Rozeann Ilen Beck Clark

RozeAnn Ilen Beck Clark, 51, of Grants Pass, Oregon died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Fair View Transitional Health Center in Grants Pass from complications of pneumonia.

A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Newman United Methodist Church in Grants Pass with The Reverend David Goodrich officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Grants Pass.

In memory of RozeAnn, a fund has been established. Contributions may be sent to the RozeAnn Clark Memorial Fund, c/o West Coast Bank, 550 Center Street NE, Salem OR 97301. A permanent gift will be purchased in her name for use by the Oregon State Fire Marshall’s Office.

RozeAnn Ilen Beck was born in Grundy Center, Iowa on March 24, 1955 and soon after moved to California. She spent 12 years in southern California before moving with her parents and three siblings to Grants Pass, Oregon in 1968. She participated in many school activities and graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1973. After three years at Oregon State University she lived and worked for a number of years in Alaska. She returned to Oregon with her two daughters in 1990, settling in Salem. In April 1994 RozeAnn suffered a cardiac arrest. She spent the next 12 years as a patient being cared for at Fair View Transitional Health Care Center in Grants Pass.

Her greatest satisfaction and strength came from her relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ. His example was her inspiration as she lived her daily life loving and caring for her family, friends, and community. She especially enjoyed her involvement with her church, which included singing, counseling, and helping others.

The joys of her life were her two daughters and the many activities they shared. Whether it was camping, biking, helping them with their homework, or guiding them in their daily lives, she loved being their mom.

Her pursuit of excellence was revealed at an early age as she developed her talent for baton twirling. At 2 years old she marched in her first parade as a majorette. By the time she was nine, she had won over 300 trophies in twirling competitions. She twirled with both the GPHS marching band and the OSU marching band. One of the highlights of her twirling career was being featured during the half-time show of the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams game.

RozeAnn enjoyed and found great personal reward working in the Oregon State Fire Marshall’s office. She was significantly involved in developing and original rules and regulations for the cleanup of hazardous materials for the state of Oregon.

She also enjoyed waterskiing, sewing, arts and crafts, and artistic design.

In addition to her parents, Rozella and Vernon Beck of Grants Pass, Oregon; she is survived by two daughters, Alaina Clark Campbell and her husband, Jeremiah of Palmer, Alaska; and Alissa Clark Tessay and her husband Seth serving in the U.S. Air Force in Germany; a brother LeeVern Beck of Grants Pass, Oregon; two sisters, RozeLee Rugh and her husband, Tom of Dallas, Texas; and RozeLyn Beck of Hartford, Connecticut; aunt, Morella Larsen of Salem, Oregon; uncle, Kenneth Beck and his wife, Brenda of Nixa, Missouri; a grandson, Conner Campbell; and a nephew, Tyler Rugh.