Rosanna "Rosie" Reynolds Vincent, 79, formerly of Rock Island, Viola and Las Vegas, Nev., died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Comfort Harbor Home, Milan. There will be no visitation. The family will hold a private gathering at a later date to honor her memory. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center, Moline, is assisting the family. The former Rosanna Ellen Moyer was born Jan. 18, 1934, in New Boston, the fourth of 12 children, to William W. Sr. and Inice P. Long Moyer. After graduation from Cordova High School, she married Paul Reynolds on Aug. 16, 1952. They had four daughters together. She later married Theron Tygret in Phoenix, Ariz., and then Paul Vincent in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death "Little" Rosie spent several years working in retail. While living in the Quad-Cities, she worked forNational Tea Co. in Rock Island, first at the 11th Street store and then moved to head cashier at the18th Avenue store when it was opened. She later worked as head cashier at the Randall's store in East Moline After moving out of the area, she worked for Payless Cashways both in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Though only 4'11", Rosie was a spitfire, full of spirit and heart. Those left behind to honor Rosie's memory include daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Marion Strickler, of Rock Island, Teresa and David Clack, of Las Vegas, Paula and Ed Peterson, of Viola, and Pamela and Jim Randall, of Vernon Hills; grandchildren and spouses, Scott Reynolds, of Las Vegas, Andy and Angela Peterson, of Indianola, Iowa, Malissa and John Hager, of Cordova, Kathleen and Brandon Holley, of Colona, Matthew Peterson, of Davenport, Janell Soliz, of Houston, Texas, and James Randall, Lindy Randall and Drake Randall, all of VernonHills; great-grandchildren, Jessica Reynolds, Kallista Peterson, Braden Peterson, Jillian Holley, Jacob Holley, Braxton Hager, Sailor Hager and Jack Hager. She also leaves behind sisters and brothers-in-law, Julia and Jerry Canady, of Cordova, Inez and Lyle Talbot, of Hampton, and Elsie Moyer and Donna Sierra, of Colona; brothers, Christian Moyer and Stanley Moyer, of Colona, and Lester Moyer, of Rock Island, and brother-in-law, John Burden, of Surprise, Ariz.; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Paul Vincent, Rosie was preceded in death by sisters, Eunice Ward and Elva Burden; brothers, William Jr., Samuel, Delbert and Joseph Moyer; sisters-in-law, Rosaline Moyer, Lois Moyer and Grace Moyer; and brother-in law, Norman Ward Sr. The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of Comfort Harbor Home for the loving care they gave our mother, as well as the staff of Hospice Compassus for the supportthey provided our Mom and entire family during her final days.A Faded Rose, her petals wilted and scent gone, crumbles to earth from whence she came; memories open as once did the rose, sweet fragrance fills our senses, soft petals glisten with dew and reachtoward the sun. Rosie'sfamily invites friends to share stories and condolences and light a candle in her memory at www.TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.
Today is Saturday, May 25, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The annual review of the fire department of this city took placeyesterday and made a fine showing with machines and hose carts in tip-top order. 1888 -- 125 years ago: Last night's prayer meeting at Central Presbyterian Church wascalled off due to water in the basement, residue of last week's flood. 1913 -- 100 years ago: The junior class of Rock Island High School will hold a riverexcursion on the steamer St. Paul next Tuesday. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The 75th Anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal today finds thenation's largest ordinance manufacturing plant filling many important orders for the army. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Miss Patrice Daly, Rock Island, a senior at Rock Island HighSchool, won second place in the recent state public speaking contest held in Peoria underthe auspices of the Knights of Pythias. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Hampton's sesquicentennial committee and the Hampton HistoricalSociety have scheduled a full slate of activities, which will be held throughout the year, to celebrate the village's 150th birthday. The first celebration will be the Memorial Dayprogram at 10 a.m. May 30, at the Brettun and Black Store Museum on River Road. Therewill be a sesquicentennial display.