Rosalie was born on March 3, 1923 in Red Cloud, Nebraska and passed away on October 8, 2012 in Lafayette, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Edelen; and siblings, Jerry Ellis, Everett Ellis, Alberta Easterling and Eva McNickle. Rosalie is survived by her sister, Donna Domenico; her children, Carol (David) Sartain, Martin (Sheila) Edelen, Steven (the late Janet) Edelen, Robert (Carmen) Edelen, Jr. and Susan Williams; 19 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Much beloved as Matriarch of her large family. A faithful member of her church in which she served in many ways including serving a prosteling mission in Mobile, Alabama. A light in the life of many extended family and friends. Memorial Service will be Friday, October 12, 2012 at 12 PM, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 550 Spartan Avenue, Berthoud, Colorado. Memorial donations may be made in Rosalie's honor to: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund www.ldsphilanthropies.org/missionary Please share your memories of Rosalie and condolences with her family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.