Rose Helen Terlau

Rose Helen Terlau , 87, of Wheat Ridge, passed away June 14, 2018.

She was born September 28, 1930 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the daughter of James and Rosina (Grandinetti) Fazzio.

She was a graduate of Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

On December 26, 1947 she married Karl Terlau.

Rose will be remembered for her compassion and her cooking. She was very devoted to her family and an inspiration to her children, grandchildren, and everyone who knew her. By deed and by word, Rose made sure you felt loved and encouraged. Rose was a fun-loving and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She shared an extremely long and fulfilling life with her husband, Karl.

Rose is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Karl Terlau; two daughters, Barby Halliday, Peggy Sue (Jeff) Crain; Two Sons, Karl James (Patricia) Terlau, Steven Kurt (Jeanette) Terlau; Seven Grandchildren, Regina (Harvey) Benford, Rachel Terlau, Kelly (Chance) Lake, Jessica (Dae-Sung) Yi, Aaron (Nicole Sanchez) Bogue, Kimberly (Partner Michael Taylor) Terlau and Lindsay (Michael) Ramos; 10 great-grandchildren; Brother, Frank (Virginia) Fazzio; Sister, Katherine Allen; Sister-In-Law, Barbetta Robitaille and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by Father, James Fazzio; Mother, Rosina Grandinetti Fazzio; Sister, Angie LaSorsa and Brother, Joe Fazzio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

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