ROSA LEE STRAWDERMAN, 78, of Newton, died Saturday (March 24, 2012) at her home.
She was born on May 31, 1933 in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Lena Bell Stewart Kail. She was raised in McPherson, moving with her family to El Dorado, Ks., while in Junior High School.
Rosa Lee moved to Newton in 1962. She married James Leonard Strawderman that same year in Oklahoma, returning to Newton to live. They enjoyed being part of the Tuesday Morning Bowling League at Eastgate Bowl for many years.
Survivors include her son James Keys of San Francisco, Calif.; daughter Jeri Mosiman of Lawton, Okla.; two grandchildren Nick Mosiman of Newton and Callie Stephens of Overland Park, Ks.
Rosa Lee is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim on November 1, 1995; brothers Billy Joe Kail and James Robert Kail; and sister Dorothy Ann Barr.
At Mrs. Strawderman’s request, no services will be held as cremation has been effected.
A memorial has been established with the Newton Public Library, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.