Rosella Evonne Gilbertson, 82, peacefully passed away while her son Soren held her hand Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at St Joseph Hospital Denver, Colorado. One of Toots wishes was to be buried next to her mother at Norway Cemetery. A graveside service will be held Saturday October 19, 2024 at 11:00 am at Norway Cemetery, rural Garretson with family and friends all invited. Lunch will follow at the Yvonne Larson home in Garretson.
She was born to Edwin "Eddie" & Margaret Larson February 16 1942. She had two Siblings an older sister Ruby Schroder and Raymond Larson. Lovely known as "Toots" being the youngest she was loved and "spoiled rotten". Toots attended District 126 Hegge Country School and graduated from Garretson High School in 1960. She attended Augustana University and The University of the Philippines.
Toots had a God given gift of music. She was granted a scholarship to Augie and played piano with the South Dakota Symphony for a short time. She brought joy to everyone she met and you could describe Toots in one word "Cool".
Later on she married Dan Gilbertson at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson. Her son Soren joined shortly after. Dan & Rosella divorced after which it was Toots & Soren taking on the world, eventually settling in Colorado. Toots was always devoted to God, blessed to worship, and always saw the spirit of God's love.
One of Toots last public performances was at her brother Ray's funeral where she played one of his favorite songs on the piano beautifully. Rosella is survived by her son Soren Gilbertson, Denver Colorado. Sister Ruby (Bob) Schroeder Hutchinson, MN. Sister-in-law Yvonne Larson Garretson. Many nieces and nephews and lots of friends. She was preceded in death by her father Eddie, mother Margaret, and brother Raymond.
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