On April 4th of 1961 Rose was born in Chester Montana to Joseph and Sally Evans and soon became a Daddy’s Girl. Raised on the family farm in Browning she often ran her Dad’s fencing crew as Rose was such a reliable, hard worker. Playing high school basketball for the Browning Indians, she quickly proved to be an amazing athlete. After graduating from Browning high school, she soon began college at University of Montana Western in Dillon where she majored in Business.
On August 3rd of 1984 Rose gave birth to her son Curtis Andersen making her such a proud Mama. Rose later began employment with the Forest Service as a Dispatcher. This was a career Rose truly enjoyed and would always have many stories to tell of her involvement with the Forest Service. Rose and her son Curt later moved to Helena to begin a new chapter of their lives. This is where she met the love of her life, Taylor Berg. After being together for 10 years, Taylor and Rose married on September 1, 2001. It’s such a special thing to marry your best friend.
In the years passing, Taylor and Rose were proud of son Curt’s accomplishments; His College, leading him to a good Engineering Career, his marriage to Erin Mills and especially fulfilling Rose’s life by giving her 3 wonderful grandchildren, Aleksia, August, and Asher.
Employed for nearly 25 years as an Underwriter for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rose dedicated her time and hard work to the company until she retired from there in 2021.
Camping and riding their Side by Side and Four Wheelers was truly a weekend passion. Friends and Family would often meet in Lincoln for endless trail rides and many fun campfire stories. There was always a request for Rose to make her soo delicious potato salad and homemade Blu Cheese dressing.
Most that know Rose seemed to reach out to her for advice as she always had a wise yet practical solution to make anyone a little at ease when in a predicament. Rose Knows is what we always said.
On April 4th of 2023 (on her Birthday) our dear Rose gained her angel wings after a hard battle with cancer. So Mrs. B, we will hold all of our memories of you close to our hearts forever so your legacy will always live on. We Love You.
Rose is preceded in Death by her parents, Joseph and Sally Evans, her Sister Lila Evans and Brother Tony Evans. She is survived by her husband Taylor Berg, Son Curt and Erin Andersen and Grandchildren Aleksia, August, and Asher Andersen.
Rose wants to say Thank You to her friends Will and Tracy Hawthorne for sharing their home in Lincoln and all the special times spent together playing in the mountains. Niece Jamie Evans always showed her undevoted love to her Auntie Rose by sharing her Great Big Heart. Rose sure wanted to give their good friend Mike Sharp a sincere Thank You for 40 years of driving us on the back roads of Montana. And not to forget to say a special thank you to Rose’s Guardian Angel, Deb Roudebush. Many more friends not mentioned but all hold a special memory to Rose and Family.
Letter from Rose’s Son Curt…
For Mom
I heard it said once that it hurts so much to lose someone you love because when you love them you give a piece of yourself to them and they to you, and so when they die a piece of you dies as well and you bear that pain. Yet this is only half the tale, a half that is dark and lonely perspective of the world without the one you loved in it. We do those we love a disservice to ignore the rest of this story. The rest is beautiful and too easily overlooked in the pain, that is that a piece of the one you loved, given to you in that love, lives on in you. In that amazing gift those we loved are not lost, instead they live on in all of those whom they loved. You can continue to love them, share joy with them, and allow them to live by love through you. While our pain of loss weighs on our hearts now, we ask you not to let that pain take away the piece of Rose that lives on in each of you she touched.
As per Rose’s request, No Services will be held but a Special Day of Beer Drinking at the Glass Slipper on Saturday April 15th at 2:00 pm, we will all gather for a Pot Luck to raise a glass for Rose.
Service Schedule
Social Gathering
2:00 p.m.
Saturday April 15, 2023
Glass Slipper Lounge
5720 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Social Gathering
2:00 p.m.
Saturday April 15, 2023
Glass Slipper Lounge
5720 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Marilyn & Steve Hale & family says
Our sincere condolences on Rose’s passing.
Kathy Crawford says
Taylor and family so very sorry to hear of Rose’s passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Darla Flansaas says
Taylor I am very sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. Your beautiful wife’s love and memories will be in your heart forever. Reach out to your friends and family for strength and to help you through this very difficult time. Just take one day at a time.
Florence H Shaw says
So very sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. Sincere condolences to the family.
Mary says
I am so sad to hear Rose passed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Wendie says
Taylor, I am so sorry for your loss.
Joyce Day says
Taylor I am so sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy and Scott Virag says
Taylor,Curt & Erin I’m so sorry for the loss of our dear long stem Rose but never to be forgotten we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers please reach out to us at anytime you need.
Char Lewis says
Taylor we are so sorry for your loss. Rose 🌹 was the sweetest soul and one that will be with us forever❤️
Annette Rinehart says
Taylor – so sorry for the loss of Rose. She was alot of fun at hunting camp. It was great seeing you two in Lincon sharing burgers and stories with your gang. She will be missed by many.
Julie Miles says
Taylor we are sending our deepest condolences to all of you and thinking of you in these hard times. If you need anything please know we’re here.
Love Kent&Julie Cathey
Donna Yellow Owl says
So sad to hear this news. Rose and I went to and graduated from high school together. Rose was always so kind and helpful and was always ready to lend a helping hand. My prayers and condolences are with her husband and children
C Castle says
“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.”
Taylor, we are so, so sorry to hear the news about Miss Rose. Please know we are thinking about you with love and care. Biggest of hugs, Ron & Carrie
Nick Spano says
Rose was a good step mom and friend. Prayers go out to her family. She will missed.
Gwyn Andersen says
Rest in peace Rose. The Andersen Family
Tammy Gouws says
Taylor, we are so sorry for the passing of dear Rose. I will pray for you, and your family in this time of need. May she rest in peace. Love you Tammy ,Connie, Gavin, Brenden, Bella.
Stephanie Tacke says
I have a lot of early memories of Rose at the Ward family reunions. I always knew that the fun was really about to be had when I could hear Rose’s signature laugh echoing through the whole campground. The reunions will never be the same without her. I pray for comfort for Taylor and Curtis and the rest of her family. She will be greatly missed!
Christy Jackson says
Taylor we are so sorry for your loss. We are sending love and prayers to you and your family. Stay string and reach out. I’m sorry we won’t make the potluck and beer drinking but will be thinking of you all!
Jim & Christy
Lonnie M Collings says
Taylor and family we were so sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. We can only hope she can now rest with no pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She will be missed. Dan and Lonnie
Sara Graveley says
Rose was so kind. I worked in Marketing at BCBS when she was an Underwriter . I admired her work ethic and efficiency. Always approachable and had the best laugh!
I’m so sorry for your loss .
Rick OConnell says
Taylor. So sorry to hear of Rose heading out to show heaven what fun really is. Curt. Beautiful letter. See ya on the trail.
Rick O
Doni says
Our prayers and love to your family . Rose was a classmate and I was just wondering where she was as I drove past the home in Browning . This lady always had a strength that inspired me . Gods Blessings for You . Doni & Girls
Wendy Nielsen says
Rose married Tom Andersen of Dillon on June 13, 1981 and they had a son, Curtis Andersen on August 3, 1984, they later divorced and she married Scott Spano in 1990, they also divorced.
Rose loved to garden and work in her yard, she loved boating and camping. She was very creative and made wonderful gifts for friends and family. Rose accompanied her Dad on the cattle drive from Roundup to Billings that was a part of the Montana Centennial celebration held in 1989.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lila Evans, brother Tony Evans and brother-in-law Andrew Andersen.
Rose is survived by her husband, Taylor, her son, Curtis and daughter-in-law Erin and three grandchildren, Aleksia, August and Asher Andersen.
She is also survived by three brothers, Joseph “Corky” Evans (Dalynn) of Kila; Boyd (Lila) Evans of Browning and James “Mike” Evans (Doni) of Potomac; three sisters; Gwyn Andersen of Kalispell; Mary Forozowsky (Zenon) of Arizona and Wendy Nielsen (Bob) of Henderson, Nevada as well as 16 nieces and nephews and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Rose was a beloved member of the Walter and Teresa Ward family, with aunts, uncles and cousins numbering over 100 strong, scattered across the US and they will all miss her.
mick plovanic says
Rose always had a smile. I will miss seeing her and Taylor at the Mother Lode
Nina Martello says
Rose was such a special lady & had a great laugh and smile. I will miss visiting with her whenever I met up with her.
Tayler you will alway have a “guardian angel” watching over you. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Terry Harris says
Taylor so sorry to hear about Rose,what a great lady. Prayers for you and the family.
Ben, Amber, & Aryn Amber Anderson says
Taylor, you are in our prayers. Amber, Aryn, and I are extremely sorry for your loss.
Leslee and Wayne Effertz says
Taylor so sorry to hear about Rose. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kaysee says
So sorry to hear about Rose 😔. Sending love and prayers to Taylor and family. Big hugs. ❤️🙏
Tina L Morrison says
So sorry.. many prayers and songs for your family and Rose..
Liz Cornish says
I met Rose while working at Blue Cross. I had the honor of being her tax preparer for many years. She was great tow work with at Blue Cross and as a client. I came to think of her as a friend. I thought she was awesome. I’m so sorry for your loss Taylor and please let me know if you need anything.