of Mountain View, AR
September 21, 1935 - June 17, 2016
Van Richard Rosa was born September 21, 1935 in Little Rock Arkansas. He departed this life on June17, 2016 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Stone County. Van graduated from Mountain View High School in 1953. He attended the University of Arkansas and was a graduate of UAMS College of Pharmacy. Van was the fourth generation of Rosa pharmacists to practice in Mountain View.
Van married the love of his life Sharon Nixon Rosa, in 1964. They owned and operated Van's Drug Store for twenty-six years.
Van had many hobbies during his lifetime. He was an avid Razorback fan and loved attending the games with his daughters. He and Sharon raised Santa Gertrudis cattle for many years. His farm was home to horses, dogs, cats, ducks, and geese. He loved to watch his favorite horse, Girlfriend, graze in the pasture. Following a serious farming accident Van developed a love for Cowboy Poetry. He published a book of his poetry as the result of this passion.
After recovering from a broken neck, Van began spreading the Gospel to the utter most parts of the earth. He made twenty-three foreign mission trips. His travels took him to Cuba, China, Philippines, India, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Nepal.
Van is survived by his wife Sharon of the home; sons Rick (Judy) Rosa and Curt (Donna) Rosa; daughters Paula (Tim) Gammill and Drs. Gina (Wayne) Hudec; grandchildren Aarika (Tyler) Jackson, Makayla Passmore, Brice (Cindy) Rosa, Sydney (Christopher) Flud, Brayden Rosa, Lacey (Aaron) Vanemburg, Callie (Brad) Taylor and Indy Hudec; great-grandchildren Adelynn Jackson, Layla Vanemburg, Tucker Taylor, Tate Van Taylor, and Bradlee Brooke Taylor.
Van was preceded in death by his parents, Von and Grace Lackey Rosa and brother Bob Rosa.
A celebration of Van's life will be held on Monday, June 20 at The Sanctuary Church in Mountain View. We know he is whistling as he moon walks on the streets of gold.
In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family requests donations be made to The Sanctuary Church or Stone County Humane Society.
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31 Condolence(s)
Karla Bunker
Friday, October 28, 2016
The Sweetest Dearest Man I know...I sure will truly miss him every Sunday Morning at Church and Church get togethers...His sweet spirit is now in Heaven taking care of God's Horses was his wish...
Becky Zygowicz Crowe
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
So sorry to read about Van's passing. The Zygowicz family from Chicago wishes to extend condolences, thoughts and prayers to both the Rosa and Nixon families.
Greg Edmonds
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Van, I will always remember your smile and happy greeting every time we came into the pharmacy. Your professional pharmaceutical support to Mtn View was always a comfort. We knew we could count on you in this small town.
I will also remember all of your support to Mtn View athletics and seeing you on the sideline supporting Rick and the rest of us on the team during the football, basketball, and track competitions. You made a difference and left a legacy here Van. RIP.
Nancy Jayroe
Monday, July 4, 2016
Dear Sis. Sharon: So Sorry for the loss of Bro Van; I know he will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you and the family during your time of sorrow.
Praying that comfort will surround you in the days to come.
With all our Love,
Cary and Nancy Jayroe
Ladeanna Strutton
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
so sorry for your loss, the family is in my prayers!
Marsha McCurry
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Sharon--so sorry to hear about Van. Suzie called to let me know. Even though I couldn't make it over, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family. Uncle Howard thought so much of Van and you. With love to all.
Remonica Wallace
Monday, June 20, 2016
My heart goes out to the Rosa Family! Many wonderful memories of Mr. Van Rosa! May the Lord be with family. May the wonderful memories, the love of friends and family surround each of you.
Loving Prayers!
Jonathan Masters James Sutton Mathas Badgley
Monday, June 20, 2016
Mr Van was always a guy who could brighten the darkest of days for those around him . He always had s joyful spirit and the love of Christ always shined through his smile. I don't believe he ever met a stranger. You always knew when Mr Van was around by the song he was whistling and the " Why Hello how are yall doing" greeting.. All of us here at the Co-Op will miss him and forever he will be in our hearts and whistling in our memories
JE Webb
Monday, June 20, 2016
God bless you. He will be missed.
Jeff and Shana Mynatt
Monday, June 20, 2016
Sharon, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. What a wonderful man that loved life and the hogs. He always made you smile. We will miss that at the shows, but we know that he is in paradise today.
Love you guys,
Jeff and Shana
William Brown
Monday, June 20, 2016
You have my deepest Sympathy to you and yours on the loss of your Father. May he rest in Peace.
JUDY RECTOR
Monday, June 20, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Randy and Judy Rector
Ed and Joyce Tudor
Monday, June 20, 2016
Sharon, and the rest of the family: We are so sorry to hear
of Van's passing. We enjoyed knowing Van and your families since we were in Stone County.
L.D. and Martha Everett
Monday, June 20, 2016
So sad to hear of the news of Van's death. A fine fellow who was always gracious and kind to all. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace......
Chuck & Pat Stuckey and Johna (JJ) Lawrence
Monday, June 20, 2016
We are so blessed to have had Van in our lives these past 20 years. Such a sweet sweet spirit. We love you both and will forever hold you in our hearts. There has never been a doubt that Van would be at the right hand of God someday – and though we weren't ready to see him go, we rest assured of his homecoming. Selfishly we wish he were still here with us, offering prayer before the horse show, his wonderful devotions on the occasional Sunday horse show and his testimony of faith. We love the stories, especially the ones about the love of his life, Sharon, and will remember them always. Thank you Sharon for sharing your lives with us - We love you.
Waiting to someday enjoy ornamental food in heaven with you!
Love,
Chuck, Pat & JJ
Kristi Trammell Harris
Sunday, June 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for God to send comfort to the family. Van's life touched many and his passing leaves a large void, but hold on to the wonderful memories. I was not blessed to have had Van as a friend, but the memories I have of him were good ones. He always seemed happy and that joy rippled out and touched all those who came near. God bless.
Mazie Lee
Sunday, June 19, 2016
I want to express my sincere sympathy for you Sharon and all of the family. I remember how Van and you were the first ones we told in the Hospital parking lot about Ronnie's health problems and we all prayed right there, and now it has not been long and now Van is with Ronnie on those streets of Gold. I will pray for you to have comfort in dealing with your loss but Heaven's gain.
Mazie Lee
Jessica sterlin
Sunday, June 19, 2016
What a wonderful inspiration to the whole community!!! God bless the family! Praying for you all!
Odis & Pat Stevens
Sunday, June 19, 2016
I believe Van is now walking the streets of gold in the presence of his savior ,family and friends. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. Sharon I am praying for you and the family. If we can help in any way we would be happy to. We love you!
Jennifer Johnson
Sunday, June 19, 2016
We are praying for your family during this time; Was just talking to my grandma today and she was saying "Van was such a good man!" Sharon, if you ever need to talk or need a friend to lean on my grandma, Juanita, is just a phone call away.
Kristy Traylor
Sunday, June 19, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Van was a special person. I remember going into the drug store as a little girl and he always had a smile on his face. He had a box of toys for the kids that came in to pick from. It made sick childrens days a little brighter. I will never forget that when he picked up Tate he would always thank us ladies for want we do and make us feel appreciated, his kind words always made our days a little brighter. He always made sure he spoke to me if he saw me out and about. He called me tates little buddy.. He will be missed so very much. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Kelli Trammell
Sunday, June 19, 2016
My heart and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The world has lost a wonderful man. I have many happy memories of Mr. Van Rosa from as early as I can remember. I remember going into the pharmacy with my mom. He will be truly missed.
Michelle Turner
Sunday, June 19, 2016
A gracious wonderful man who was a friend to all. This world feels the loss, but heaven is rejoicing. Prayers and hugs to this wonderful family.
David and becki Dahlstedt
Sunday, June 19, 2016
we were so surprised and saddened to learn of Van's death. our thoughts are with his family.
Reda Davis Cartwright
Sunday, June 19, 2016
I'll miss seeing you my dear friend,until we meet again.Love Reda.
Debby McClung
Sunday, June 19, 2016
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Sammy & Rebecca Mize
Sunday, June 19, 2016
We love you and send prayers and love to all.
Garry Gammill
Sunday, June 19, 2016
I sure will miss van condolences to his family he was always very kind to me each time that I got to see and visit with him he always asked how I was doing and I always told him that I was better than I deserved he seem to like that response it made him smile god bless you all in this sad time .
Jerry Wilson Tammy Branscum
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Jerry and I are so sorry for this family's loss. Van was a great man and he will be dearly missed.
Dwain and JaniceCrymes
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Rick & Anita Green
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Sorry for your loss! Our Prayers for all the family. He will be missed! Blessings to all!