Jami Rose

Rose, Jami L. 4/19/1961 - 4/28/2022 Portage, MI Jami Louise Rose died unexpectedly Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her home. She was born April 19, 1961, in Kalamazoo, MI daughter of Les and Jettie (Christison) VanWagner and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Jami was a graduate of Loy Norrix High School and went on to pursue a career at Leiner Health Products. On January 11, 1991, Jami married the love of her life, John Rose and enjoyed all her years living in Gobles, where they raised their family. She was known for spending time cooking for her friends and family, including making her famous "Mama Rose's Pizza". She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her beloved grandson, Noah John, relaxing by her pool listening to John Mellencamp & Eric Clapton, or in her garden. Jami played an active role in her children's lives and took pride in ensuring that "The Rose House" is where everyone always wanted to be. Jami took Jesus Christ as her savior, and always tried to show others the same unconditional love that The Lord had for her. She was always more than happy to help anyone and everyone who needed it, as she always wanted to be a "professional do-gooder". Jami was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Rose. She was also preceded in death by her father, Les VanWagner and her stepfather, Arthur MacRitchie. Jami is survived by her children, Alicia (Daniel) Carrasco-Silva and Tyler John Rose; grandson, Noah John Carrasco-Silva; mother, Jettie MacRitchie; siblings, Jettie (David) Noyes, John (Theresa) VanWagner, Jodi (Harry) Wesaw, Jeff (Mary) VanWagner, David MacRitchie, Jody (Scott) Martin, and Scott (Marianne) MacRitchie; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Jami's family will receive guests Thursday, May 19, 2022, from 1 to 2:30pm when a memorial service will begin at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S. 9th St, Kalamazoo MI 49009. To view Jami's personalized web page, please visit https://www.langelands.com