Rose Annette Long

Rose graduated from West High School and University of Arizona with a BA in Business Administration. Rose grew up working many roles in her parent’s grocery store and after completing college worked in management in Kmart Corporations in El Paso, Texas until taking on management of Wong’s Grocery Store of Litchfield Park, AZ.

Rose resided in Spain, Georgia, and Washington state where Rose worked for the Richland School District where countless children were touched by her compassion and expectations of accountability.

She had a great passion for traveling the world and making friends wherever she went. Rose had a passion for ceramics, mahjong, bunko, Ya-Ya Sisterhood, reading, spending time with loved ones, and helping others with an open heart and a shining smile. Rose's zealous enthusiasm for life and tenacious spirit made her a true force of nature, and she was known for her fierce independence and relentless drive to leave the world better than she found it.

She is survived by her beloved husband, John D. Long; her children, Patricia Kimerer and Emily Denslow, along with their spouses and four grandchildren; her father, Francis Wong; and her brother, Kenneth Wong, and sister, Christine Wulf, along with their spouses, four nieces and nephews, and two great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Wong, and her sister, Kim Wong.

Rose was loved far and wide; we will celebrate her life in both Richland, Washington and Litchfield Park, Arizona. The Richland event will be held on October 17th at the Richland Community Center (500 Amon Park Dr., Richland) from 10 AM - noon. The Litchfield Park event will be held on November 15th 2 PM - 430 PM at the Litchfield Park Arts Center (447 S. Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park). The family looks forward to commemorating Rose's life and impact at the two Celebration of Life events.