Rose M. Greenberg

Rose M. Greenberg, 87, Grand Forks, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at her home. Rose Marilyn Aasen, the daughter of Lewis Aasen and Marie (Hannestad) Aaasen was born July 23, 1929 in Grand Forks.  She was raised and educated in Grand Forks, graduating from Central High School in 1946.  Rose married Raymond Johnson on November 12, 1950.  Raymond died in 2000.  Rose married Art Greenberg on May 22, 1980.  Art died March 14, 2016.  Rose was an  active and lifelong  member of United Lutheran Church.  Her family, friends, and pets were of great importance to her.  It was not uncommon to find a dog at her side. Rose is survived by her 3 children, Terri (Russell) Leidholm, Washburn, ND, Todd (Kathie) Johnson, Grand Forks, and Tyler Johnson, East Grand Forks, MN;  8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren;  a sister Lil (Duane) Denney, Grand Forks.  She was preceded in death by a son, Tim; her husband, Art; and 7 siblings.  In addition to her children, Rose is survived by Art’s 4 children, Skip (Rochelle), Grand Forks, Chris (Sonya), of Arizona, and Joseph, and Melissa, of Florida. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Prayer Service on Friday, November 4, 2016 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks.  In celebration of Rosie’s life, please wear your favorite hat in her honor, or grab one of hers off the hat rack as you walk in.  In Rosie’s words, “that would be the cat’s meow”. The family prefers memorials to the Circle of Friends Humane Society in Grand Forks.