Rose was a member of the Fremont Horse Arena Improvement Association, American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horses Association. She loved all animals but especially horses and her puppies Samantha and Cheyenne. She loved to take trips to Colorado and really enjoyed Estes Park. She was already packed long before her traveling companions knew they were going.
Survivors:
Son - Bill Sweet of Arkansas
Brother - Dick Helget (and special Friend Theresa Vance) of Fremont
1 - Grandson
Special Friend - Don Forsberg of Fremont
nieces and nephews
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Ed and Steve Helget) and a sister Verna Braddock.
The memorial service will be 10:30am Saturday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggest to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.)
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(14)
Ellen Kunasek
Bloomington, IL Thursday, February 24, 2011 Rose and I worked together years ago at Midland Lutheran College cafeteria. She was always pleasant to work with, and I considered her a good friend. I was sorry to lose touch with her when she left MLC. I am very saddened to hear of her untimely passing.The Spicer Girls
Ames, NE Thursday, February 24, 2011 Thinking of you.Nancy Furstenau-Boyles
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 23, 2011 To Donnie, Dick and families, So sorry to hear about Rose's passing. She was a great lady and I will miss her as many others will. Remember you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Rose and say Hi to Susie and the others!Dan, Lynn, Chris & Silas Juhl
Fremont, NE Monday, February 21, 2011 We are so saddened to hear about Rose. She was such a wonderful person and will truely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Joyce Johnson
Snyder, Ne Monday, February 21, 2011 I met Rose while working at the Fremont Golf Club. She always had a positive attitude and worked very hard. We had a lot of fun going dancing with friends. She will be greatly missed by many. My condolences to her family and friends. Keep all her memories close to your heart, she would not want anyone to cry for her, but celebrate the life she lived. RIP Friend! Joyce Johnson formerly of NickersonMary Pearson
Oakland, Ne Monday, February 21, 2011 Rose was a very valued member of the Fremont Horse Arena Improvement Association (FHAIA). She was always willing to help no matter what the activity was. Rose was very faithful to attend our meetings if she could. She was in charge for quite sometime of opening and closing the arena every Tuesday for the members of FHAIA. She never complained and was always very dependable. We will all greatly miss you Rose!!Kari Kruse
Fremont, Ne Saturday, February 19, 2011 Donnie and Rose's family Rose will be missed by alot of ppl. I remember when I met her at the Sale Barn. She was a good person and had a kind heart. She loved her country music and dancing and she loved to bar tend. I ran the sale Barn for awhile for Doug and she knew what to do and was good at it. I'm glad I met her and Donnie and my prayers are with u always... KariNetty Aufenkamp
nickerson, ne Saturday, February 19, 2011 Don,we are so sorry to hear about Rose. Keep her memories close to your heart and know she is at peace. Nettie & Joe AufenkampEva Berumen
Kearney, NE Friday, February 18, 2011 Donnie and I want to thank all of you for your kind words and fond memories of Rose. She was an amazing person and will be missed by many. I feel at peace knowing that she is no longer in pain and her light shines down on me and my family for the rest of our days. I am so blessed to not only have had her as my aunt, but also my friend. Please continue to keep her alive in your memories and know that she loved you all very much.Tom and Rose Monke
Arlington, NE Friday, February 18, 2011 To Don and the family of Rose, You are all in our prayers. Hold each other close, keep Rose alive in your memories of all the fun, wonderful times you shared. I spoke to Rose last year at the Monke Bros/NIS dinner it was my delight to visit with her and she was so positive and upbeat. Know that she is now safe{whole and healed} in the arms of our God.....there is no safer place to be! We will pray that you will feel God's love and His peace and celebrate the life of your Rose. Sharing your sorrow, Tom and Rose MonkeKathy Hansen
Colon, NE Friday, February 18, 2011 I have lost one of my true country bartenders and friend NOT a drugstore cowgirl the real deal. Rose holds a very special place in my heart and has made many memories for me. She never complained or talked down about anyone. She was full of love - loved her job, friends, horses and especially Donnie. I would always watch her country line dance she was good at that. She would make it look so easy and so much fun. I will miss my Rose but will never forget her. She lives on in my mind with warm thoughts. I love you Cowgirl Rose. Kathy HansenMark & Sandra Laughlin
Ames, Ne Friday, February 18, 2011 Rose you will be so missed. I am so sorry that your time with us was cut short and ended on such a bad note. You were so strong and such i fighter I really thought you would be this down. But you are in peace and no pain now. May you rest in peace. Gone but forgotten. Donnie if you need anything just let us know, keep the strength.Oren & Sue Irvin
Oakland, IA Thursday, February 17, 2011 Rose you will be missed by us and the horses, remember when you & Donnie helped Charm and Princess. The time we spent all day tring to save the colt in the county shed. And of course the time you had to drive Sue home from the Sale Barn and Oren hosed her down. Such good times to remember and we should always remember the good times. You wll be the animal lover in heaven and we will see you when we get there. Donnie stay strong and remember the good times. Your old Fremont friends Oren & SueJean Fauver
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 17, 2011 Rose- you will be missed dearly. You were one tough cookie and I admired your strength and straight-forwardness. You were the best bartender around-you always knew when someone was ready for another one. Cheers to you Rose! Tom and I send our sympathy to Donnie and your son.