Rose Mary Gunderson, 92, of Walton passed from this life, Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Fox Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta, following a long illness.

Rose was born on June 27, 1922 in Glendale, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Mattern) Walbroehl. She married William Gunderson on February 14, 1942. He died on September 28, 1987. Rose was employed for many years at Woolworth's as a sales clerk and later she was a home healthcare aide. She was a resident since 1985 moving to Walton from Valley Stream, Long Island. She was a Girl Scout leader for over 40 years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and Walton Grange.

Rose loved to help people less fortunate than herself. She raised many foster children, took care of many elderly, and helped anyone in need. She enjoyed bowling till she was 88, and camping in her spare time. She also loved baking for others.

Rose is survived by four daughters: Roseann and Pat Viviano of Sidney Center; Eileen and Lou Klinegardner of Walton; Theresa Schuler of Boca Raton, FL, Debra Staffa of Valley Stream, NY and one son: William and Michele Gunderson of South Otselic, NY; 13 grandchildren, Patrick, Maryanne, Ken, Kevin, Debbie, Kenny, Kevin, Vincent, Michelle, Lauren, Nicole and Billy Jr; 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Schultz of Fishkill; Frances Grenier of Albany; and Veronica Davis of Maryland; and many nieces nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her husband William; grandson, Keith Schuler; brothers, Edward, William and Thomas Walbroehl; and 2 son-in-laws, Kenneth Edwards and Vincent Staffa

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton, NY.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9 AM on Thursday morning, May 28, 2015 at Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 17-25 Benton Avenue, Walton, with the Rev. Edward J Golding officiating. Burial will be in Rockville Center Cemetery, Lynbrook on Friday, May 29 at 1:00 pm.

Memorials contributions in Rose's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820; or Heart of the Catskills, PO Box 88, Delhi, NY 13753.

The family would like to give special thanks to Amy, Mary Wilke, Nancy Greene, Doreen Oles, Paula from Hospice and all the nurses and staff at Fox Nursing Home for all the kindness shown to their mother during her illness.