Rosa Farquhar

ROSA LEFEVER FARQUHAR age 86 of Manassas, Virginia died Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Rosa was born on February 3, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She moved to Buckland, Virginia in 1925. Then moved to the Manassas area in 1926. She attended Manassas elementary schools and graduated from Manassas High (Osbourn) School in 1938. In 1940 she was employed by Remington Rand, Punch Card Division as administration assistant to the branch manager. She left this position when she married Butch in 1946. They would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in September of this year. Rosa and Butch had many adventures together from attending plays on Broadway, to the World Fair in New York. She had three sons, Arthur Edmund III, Edward Anthony and Michael Christopher. Arthur and Michael preceded her passing in 1968 and 2001 respectively. Rosa was full of life and love. She was an adventurer traveling to Europe with the Nuns from Linton Hall, going to Las Vegas with her two sons, Michael and Ed and flying in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon. Yes there was nothing that she would not try, she loved life. Even going in a canoe ride in the Dismal Swamp with her son Michael. Wanting for nothing but giving to everyone. She was able to touch many lives and in return she was given love and kindness. She will be truly missed but her spirit will live on forever in many of our hearts. She worked at the Prince William County Welfare Department in 1950 as office assistance to the superintendent. During this position, Rosa wore many hats. Not only working full time she volunteered in many areas. She was a member of the Cancer Society in Manassas. For a number of years, she served as Chairman of the Service Committee which included the task of arranging for the sewing and construction of supplies to those patients that needed cancer dressings. Ready made dressings were not available in those days, consequently she established sewing groups for the construction of bandages, bed pads and other items that were needed for the patients. These groups were established in a number of churches in the area, one of these in Nokesville lasted for many years. When the dressings were no longer needed, they continued sewing for other charity causes. Rosa was a den mother in the cub scouts "Troupe 670" sponsored by the Methodist Church in the 1950s. Her involvement in the community did not stop there. She became involved with the Osbourn band boosters in the 1960s with her son Arthur. This involved fund raising, chaperon and other leader activities. Rosa has been a member of the Prince William Hospital auxiliary since the opening day of the hospital in June 1964. Rosa was a member of the Soroptimist Club of Manassas in the 60s and 70s and became President during her tenure. Rosa was also involved with All Saints Church, being a teacher and mentor to the younger generation. She taught the first CCD class of the 7th and 8th graders at All Saints Church. Rosa also volunteered at other church functions for the different festivals at the church. Rosa was also a member of the ladies auxiliary of The Knight of Columbus. She was a Charter Member of the Prince William Genealogy Society. One of the local projects the group accomplished was the organizing of records of the City owned cemetery. Rosa was one of a group of four members who checked the records against the tombstones in the cemetery. From the information that they were able to put together a book was published, thus bringing the records up to date. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M. Sunday, August 5, 2007 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where a rosary will be said 8:00 P.M. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 6, 2007 at All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas with Rev. Robert C. Cilinski officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to All Saints Catholic Church Building Fund, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas, Virginia 20110 or Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, Virginia 20109 in memory of Rosa L. Farquhar. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

Rosa Farquhar

February 3, 1921 - August 1, 2007