Rose Cecilia Seale

Rose Cecilia Seale passed away into the loving arms of our heavenly father on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Tyler, Texas. She was born on February 8, 1920, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Her family moved to the United States when she was 13 years old and lived in the Detroit, Michigan area where she later became a U.S. Citizen. She was a humble person born into “The Greatest Generation” and was extremely proud & patriotic to call herself an American. She graduated from Hamtramck High School. During WWII while she was in college she enlisted in the Army Air Force (AAF) – WAC program. Her Basic Training was done in Daytona Beach, Florida. Rose worked in the Army Air Forces Training Command (AAFTC) War Room. She was stationed at the AAF Pilot School at Newport Army Airfield, Arkansas. She was honorably discharged by the AAF Pilot School, Spence Field, GA. For 30 yrs. Rose worked for Ford Motor Credit Company, in Dearborn, MI (she was a Money Market Specialist in the Payroll Dept.). She was a member of The Ford Girl’s Club; a volunteer at Children’s Hospital & was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church choir in Michigan. She was a devoted fan of watching her children play on their baseball teams. She played softball on the “Mom’s League” at the same time. She was a supporter of the Michigan Humane Society & the Detroit Zoo. Her favorite car was the Ford Mustang she purchased when they first came out! She enjoyed taking her young grandsons to plays and going bowling. She was an avid sports fan of the Detroit Tigers, Pistons, & Red Wings. After retirement she continued with her favorite pastime of gardening, concerts/plays & attending exercise classes. In early 2007 she moved to Tyler, Texas. Rose leaves many treasured memories with her children & grandchildren. She will be truly missed for her caring, wit and determination. There was a special bond between her & her grandchildren. She was a loving role model for them all. She is preceded in death by her mother Michalina (of London, England); her father John (of Warsaw, Poland); sisters Helen Went, Winifred (Freddy) Guzik; also her pets: Taffy, Patches & Rusty. Surviving members are: her son Robert Seale, Jr. & wife Carol of Canton, Michigan; daughter Roslyn Arnholt & husband Stephen of Tyler, Texas. Three grandchildren: Robert Seale & wife Windy; Kevin Seale & wife Christy; Amy Rose Markos & husband Jesse. Six great-grandchildren: Maisy, Ella, Joey, Nick, Adam & Claire Rose. She is also survived by her nephew Ray Went and niece Jackie Went Wiggins. She leaves behind relatives in Canada, Michigan & Pennsylvania. Per Rose’s request there will be no memorial service. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Memorials may be sent to her church: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 Hunter Street, Tyler, Texas 75701 or to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. (Please sign the on-line Condolence/guest book for Rose Seale at: www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com) .

Rose Cecilia Seale

February 8, 1920 - October 1, 2014