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Rosa Clayton Obituary

In loving memory of Rosa Clayton age 75 of Manitou Springs who passed away on December 4th at her daughter's home in Colorado Springs. Born March 10th, 1940 in Deggendorf, Germany, she was hard-working, generous and kind. She enjoyed the past 13 years of retirement from Agilent, by walking Tate, the family dog, spending time with her Granddaughter, and annual trips back home to Germany to visit her family. She will be profoundly missed by her husband John Clayton, daughters Angelika Hackl and Monica Vanderbeek, as well as her granddaughter Avery Vanderbeek.

Services will be held on Friday, December 11th at11am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 8, 2015.

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Diana Preston

December 2, 2021

Sending love to your family Rosa. You will never be forgotten. I love you always!!!

Diana Preston

December 2, 2019

Remembering how much you meant to me Rosa. You were like a mom to me hanging around with Angie. Thinking of Angie, Monica, John and family today.

Mom, John and Avery

Angelika Hackl

December 13, 2015

Thank you all for your loving words of condolences. Yesterday I was at Mom's house gathering some of her possessions. It was a very heartbreaking to step into her home and take things away. Thank you all for your sweet memories of my Mom.

Gail Miller Schmeeckle

December 11, 2015

Rosa, you always acted as my step mom and made me feel like one of your children. We did not always agree but that's what parents and children do, you always provided me with sandles, your clothes, Monica's clothes and I still have the dress you gave me in the 90's that belong to Monica! If I would have known, I would have been there today to wish you a great after life in person! I love you Rosa and Max and I wish you a great after life and our lives will be brought together again! I'm sure Max will great you and you both can enjoy a cocktail or a class of wine! You have always been an inspiration!

Arlene Nickerson

December 11, 2015

Thinking of you during this sad time, Angie - May you be comforted by the love and friendship of your family and friends as you mourn the loss of your sweet mom. My heart is with you, Monica and family. Take care, my friend.

Nelida Gonzalez

December 10, 2015

Monica, I am so sorry for your loss.

Jackie Harman

December 9, 2015

I was shocked to hear of Rosa's passing. I worked with Rosa at Hewlett-Packard and Agilent. When I was sick she was nice enough to help me clean my house because I was moving. So sorry John and family for your loss.

Barb Palma

December 9, 2015

She has her wings ,fly on high Rosa

Donata and Frank

December 9, 2015

John, Angie & Monica ~ Rosa was truly one of the most open, loving and giving friends we have ever met. We are so blessed that we were able to spend so much time with her and we know that heaven just received one of the most special angels. She will always have a place in our hearts. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. We love you.

Diana Preston

December 8, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Angie & Monica. I wish I could be there for you right now. I loved your mom very much and this breaks my heart. I love you both very much!!!

Keith and Sherry Raboteau

December 8, 2015

Angie and family, please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. It was an honor to witness what great energy and love she radiated. May God continue to bless and embrace you and your family in comfort during this difficult time.

Patty Allgood

December 8, 2015

So sorry. I worked with Rosa for many years at HP & Agilent. She was an amazing lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you John & the family.

Lisa Mills

December 8, 2015

Rosa was so good to me and my family my whole life. She always had a perfect delivery of good advice. She was a second mom to me and great neighbor. I miss her so much!

December 8, 2015

ich werde meine lieblings tante sehr vermissen wir hatten immer eine menge spass in deutschland in liebe deine susi mit all meinen gedanken bin ich bei John angie monica und avery

Lori Eschler

December 8, 2015

I'm so sorry Angie. My prayers are with you for peace and comfort.

Elisabeth Sommerdorf

December 8, 2015

Angie, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Juergen and Christa Niedermeyer

December 8, 2015

Now in German for Rosa
Gott wird abwischen alle Tränen von ihren Augen, und der Tod wird
nicht mehr sein.
Offenbarung 21/4
In loving memory and always in our thoughts dear Rosa. Good bye.....

Karen Ritchie

December 8, 2015

In a german upbringing friends are either Mr and Mrs or Tante and Onkle. Tante Rosa was my moms best friend for 20 years till my moms death in 1997. However she was always family to me. Since 1997 we continued to spend every holiday together till the last year. She was the grandmother my kids didn't have and a second mom to me. Tante Rosa was the most generous and loving person to all around her, even the 4 legged friends. She never showed up at my house without treats for the kids and dogs. I will miss her in the same way I miss my mom. Tante Rosa will always be in my heart.

Mom and I

Angelika Hackl

December 8, 2015

My mom was sick for a year and the Angels came for her on Dec 4th. Mom was so many things, Wife, Grandma, Mom, Sister, Best friend, Co-worker to many of us. The light of the world left her beautiful eyes but they will forever shine brightly for us.
In loving memory of Mom. Rest in Peace.

Jack Casey

December 8, 2015

Rosa will always live in my memories of the very best times of my life at Hewlett-Packard. I will never forget when Rosa instructed me on the fine details of the difference between asking a German to do something and just telling them. Rosa, you are very special and I love you.

December 8, 2015

I am so sorry to see that Rosa has passed away. She and Tate were good Stratton Open Space buddies of me and my dog Shelby. I have thought about her often and wondered why I had not see her for awhile. My deepest condolences to your family.
Sarah Jaecks

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