Rose Marie French, born on March 12, 1938, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She graduated from Eureka High School and retired from Safeway, where she worked in the bakery.

She made Willow Creek her home and was a member of the Willow Creek Bible Church. Her kindness, grace, and warm smile touched the lives of all who knew her.

Rose Marie will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her passion for gardening, ceramics and all kinds of crafts. She leaves behind cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard “Dick” French. Her son Richard “Rick” French, her daughter Debbie French and grandson Ricky French; by her parents Herb and Julia McClung

She is survived by her son Robert French; by her grandchildren, Erica and Matt Gibson, Jessica Marks, Elizabeth and David Stoddard and Toni Ann French; by her great-grandchildren, Jessalyn Lewis, Joey Lewis, Michael Gibson, Mason Stoddard and Vera French; by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

A graveside service will be at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 3 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Sanders Funeral Home, Eureka.

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