January 25, 1918—March 18, 2012
Rose Grannick Dreyfuss, age 94, passed away March 18, 2012, at her home in Bellevue. She was born January 25, 1918, to Ida and Nathan Grannick in New Haven, Conn., where she was raised in a loving and lively home, the sixth of nine children.
Rose married Joseph M. Dreyfuss of Wheeling, W.V., on May 30, 1946. She remembered her time as a young bride in Wheeling as one of love, happiness and adventure. Joseph preceded Rose in death on March 16, 1956.
After living in Florida and Georgia, Rose moved to Seattle in 1976. Rose worked for 17 years at the I. Magnin department store, where she developed lasting friendships with her wonderful customers and coworkers.
Rose is survived by her sister, Fay Zaglin, and brother, Morris Grannick; son, Ira and his wife, Dr. Jane Dreyfuss; daughter, Nanette and her husband, Dr. Melvin Freeman; six grandchildren: Joseph and his wife Angie Dreyfuss, Michael Dreyfuss and Anne Dreyfuss, Robert and his wife Dr. Margarita Freeman, Jacqueline Freeman, and Dr. Joseph Freeman; and five great-grandchildren: Emma, Zoe and Yosi Dreyfuss, and Ron and Emile Freeman.
The family extends its special gratitude for the loving care given to Rose by the staff of Emeritus at Bellevue and of Providence Hospice.
Rose was a longtime member of Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle/Bellevue.
Rose will be remembered for her love of family, sense of humor, zest for life, and love of good food and dancing.
A memorial service was held at Herzl Memorial Park in Shoreline on March 20. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose’s memory can be made to your charity of choice.