On January 5, 2021, Rose Marie Verrall passed away after her courageous battle with cancer at the age 82.  Rose entered into eternity while surrounded by her family.  Rose was a lifelong resident of Butte.

Rose was born March 25, 1938 to Edith and Claude Shaw in Butte, MT.  She was one of twelve children.  From a very young age, Rose was a hard worker.  In her early years, she worked at Hennessey Department Store as an elevator operator.  She later worked at Marthaś cafe as a dishwasher, and a housekeeper at Mile High and City Center Hotel.  In 1980, Rose and her husband, Bill, started their own business, LV Janitorial Services.  Rose had impeccable work ethic, and continued to work until she was 80 years old.  One of the best Motherś Day gifts Rose received was when her daughter-in-law, Michele, agreed to work alongside Rose every Sunday until she retired; a gift that only Rose could truly appreciate.  Although she may have been tired she always persevered.

Rose met the love of her life, Bill Verrall, when she was 17 years old.  They married on July 23, 1955, and had 6 children. Roseś joy came from raising her children and grandchildren.  She was a devoted grandmother, and any time spent with her children or grandchildren was treasured.  She jumped at any opportunity to spend more time with family.  She enjoyed traveling to North Dakota with Randy and family to see Mt. Rushmore.  She also cherished her visit to the Oregon coast with family to visit her granddaughter; where she was able to put her toes in the sand for the first time.  Rose always went the extra mile when it came to her family.

Her grandchildren and great grandchildren could rattle off the countless memories created with Grandma Rose.  She enjoyed Christmas family get togethers and 4th of July fireworks at her home, and she especially loved her shopping trips to Ross Clothing Store.    Up until the end of her life, she really cherished the sleepovers that she would have with her great grandchildren, Lachlyn and Laney.  Even at her old age, they kept her young.

Rose had an amazing sense of humor, and could make a whole room burst into laughter; even up until her last days.  Whether she would tell a joke or allow the grandchildren to give her a makeover, Rose was always lighthearted.  Rose's vibrant personality has left an imprint on many because even on the worst of days, there is always a reason to laugh.

Outside of spending her time with family, Rose enjoyed a quiet evening with her dog.  She first fell in love with Aly, a gift from her son Randy, but had to mourn the loss of Aly.  Elle later became Roseś 'companion, and never left her side; even up until she took her last breath.

Rose received the unfortunate diagnosis of cancer in February of 2020.  Rose fought a tough fight, and continued to call the shots up until her last days.  Rose made the courageous decision to quit treatment and the decision on when her hospice care would begin.  Rose was surrounded by her family when she exhaled her last breath into eternity.  As Rose left this Earth, she was serenaded by family members singing, ¨You are my Sunshine.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Claude Shaw, her husband, Bill Verrall, her daughter, Peggy Powell, her infant son, her sisters, Edith Campbell, Sheila Morris, Claudia Durham, Maryanne Shaw, her brothers, John Shaw, Jimmy Shaw, and Butch Shaw, and her great granchild, Gracie Faith Taylor.

She is survived by her daughters Pam (Mark) Barry, Lori Verrall, Kim Verrall, her son Randy (Michele) Verrall , and her two son in laws Leon Huizinga, and Jim Powell.  She is survived by her sisters, Jean Forrest, Louella (Greg) Briggs, and her brothers Neil (Linda) Shaw and Ted Shaw, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.   She is also survived by her grandchildren Jimmer, Shane, Shelly, Kelly, Sharlie, Cory, Brody, Beau, Brandi, Tiana, Mereasha, Kaila, and 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.

We would like to thank the following healthcare workers that helped Rose throughout her life and through this difficult journey. Thank you to Lori Lagerquist, Dr. Massough, nurses and staff at The Cancer Care Center at St. James Hospital.  Also, thank you  to Compassus Hospice and the nursing staff.  Your efforts and compassion helped ease the burden along the way.

Rose was a remarkable wife, mom, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend.  She was a wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, love and laughter.  We will hold onto all of this, until we meet in heaven.

¨Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." John 16:22

Due to Covid, funeral service for close family members

Graveside services will be conducted at Mountainview Cemetery at 2:00