Patrick Cowan Rose

Patrick Rose of Coeburn VA passed away on April 2nd of 2025 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents Winfield Richard Rose and Jessie Carrie Sulfridge. Two sisters, Marian Rose and Virginia Molinary. Three brothers; Donald Rose, Burnette Rose, and Richard Rose. He is survived by Theresa Mullins of Coeburn, Virginia; his loving companion of 37 years. Two sons, Sam Rose (Brenda) of Roanoke, Virginia and Scott Rose of Williamsburg, Virginia. Two Grandchildren, Sean and Nadia Rose of Roanoke. His brother and wife; Jerry and Joanne Rose. Special nieces Patsy Adkins of Norton, Virginia, Kathy Rose (Michael Pryor) of Abingdon, and Tobie Rose Sexton (Bryan) of Coeburn, Virginia. Special nephews Victor Molinary, Mark Molinary, John Molinary, Mike Molinary (Deb); all of St. Paul, Virginia. Jim Molinary of Roanoke, Brad Rose (Mia), R.J. Rose, Donnie Rose (Susan) of Coeburn, Virginia, and a host of other relatives. A celebration of life will be held at Coeburn Methodist Church on April 5, 2025 where the family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Services will follow at 2 PM with Reverend Shane Wallace officiating. Friends and family will serve as honorary pallbearers. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the Isherwood. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from NC State, then a Master’s from Virginia Tech and started earning a PhD. He worked for the Virginia Department of Forestry and the West Virginia Department of Forestry, he was one of the first, sporting forester number 8. He delivered many lectures about forestry and conservation. Many have credited him with inspiring them to become foresters. In addition, he worked for Hamer Lumber Company and Penn Virginia Lumber Company. He also worked as a forestry consultant. Pat had stamina and surprised many. One young forester who came to consider Pat a second father figure went out on a survey with Pat and they agreed on a meeting place. Being much younger he was so confident that he would beat Pat there, only to be surprised when Pat was sitting there waiting on him and asked, “What took you so long?” He enjoyed Westerns such as Lonesome Dove and Gun Smoke. He was an avid reader. He enjoyed working with his hands. He painted pictures of ships and ocean scenes, cabins, trucks, and many other things. He is reputed to be quite the handyman and wood worker. He loved motorcycles. Pat and Theresa took a motorcycle ride from Appalachian to Nova Scotia and back. He loved nature and animals. He took walks in the woods with his dog, Willie. Sometimes it was hard to tell if Willie was Pats pet or Pat was his pet. He also collected rocks on his walks and built a rock wall with them. He loved his family and they loved him. He loved Theresa and she loved him. You needed to listen to what he was saying because he has a sneaky sense of humor. When Theresa was making sure he got the care he needed or saw to it, he did what he needed to do; he called her Nurse Ratchet. Then he submitted because he knew it was out of love and in his best interest. Pat was absolutely devoted to those he loved, including what some would call his Mistress; Gertrude his tractor. He was a friend that will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to PAWS of SWVA, P.O. Box 576 Coeburn VA, 24230.

Patrick Cowan Rose

April 13, 1932 - April 2, 2025