Rose A. Earley

Rose Earley passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, in Lone Tree, Colorado, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 94 years old.

Early Life and Education

Rose was born on March 22, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jesse and Angela Bavaresco. She was the fourth daughter born to the family. Raised in a strong Italian Catholic community in Omaha, Rose attended and graduated from Duchesne College with a degree in education. The family later relocated to Denver, Colorado.

Career and Family Life

Rose began her career as an educator, teaching at Washington Park Elementary School for several years. In 1960, she met and married Tom Earley. The newlyweds moved to London, England, where Tom completed his surgical residency at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. While living in London, they welcomed their first son, Thomas.

Upon returning to Colorado, Tom began working at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and their family quickly grew. Following the birth of their second son, David, and two daughters, Amy and Kate, the couple planned a move to southeast Denver. They built a home near the Highline Canal and Los Verdes Golf Course, where they spent their free time as often as possible. The arrival of their third daughter, Sara, completed their family of five children.

Rose and Tom later purchased a home in Fraser, Colorado. They cherished spending weekends teaching their children to ski in the winter, and taking long summer trips for fishing and hiking. In between family adventures, they enjoyed golf trips and memorable travels to Hawaii, Mexico, and Ireland.

A Legacy of Strength and Family

When Tom passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54, Rose met the profound loss with incredible grace, strength, and resilience. Guided by her deep faith and the love and support of her family, she navigated her remaining years as a widow, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother beautifully. For close to 20 years, she arranged and hosted an annual summer family vacation in the Colorado mountains for her growing lineage. Her final family gathering brought together 23 attendees.

Rose moved from her longtime family home to Highlands Ranch in 2008, where she enjoyed community life in Glen Eagles Village. In 2022, she moved to MorningStar in Lone

Tree, where she spent her final years. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Survivors and Services

Rose is survived by her children: David, Amy, Kate, and Sara; as well as her many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Tom Earley; her son, Thomas; and her parents.

Service Details: Services will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, located at 8035 S Quebec St, Centennial, CO 80112.

· Recitation of the Rosary: 10:15 AM

· Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM

Memorial Donations: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Rose's honor to the ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter.  ALS Colorado Memorial Donation