Layne Herbert Rose Obituary (1952 - 2017)

Layne Herbert Rose, 64, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Layne was born December 14, 1952 in Niles, MI to Phyllis and the late William Rose. On March 5, 1977, Layne married Jennie Morros at a ceremony in Niles. He enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, mushroom hunting, and the Berrien County Youth Fair; especially watching his children, then grandchildren, show goats. He loved spending time with his granddaughter, Gemma, taking her on golf cart rides. He will be remembered by many for his endless jokes, always giving a helping hand to others, and his love for his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jennie; mother, Phyllis; children, Joshua (Colene) Rose, Melissa (Matthew Sewcyck) Richards; brother, Gary (Cindy) Rose; grandchildren, Shelby Pruett, Gemma Richards; close friends, Mark Richards, Charlie (Cindy) Cantrell, Glen (Cindy) Devalk, Rita Layman; many nieces and nephews, and his dog, Kermit. Memorial service for Layne will be held by the family from 5 - 8 pm on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Berrien Center Township Hall, 8916 M-140, Berrien Center, MI 49102. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com