Rose Ella Hatt of Port Orchard passed away June 12, 2013, in Bremerton.

Rose was born Dec. 16, 1943, in West Seattle to Nina and Clifford McKinney.

She was educated in the Tacoma School system.

Rose and Gary Hatt were married Feb. 4, 1962, a union of 51 years. She retired from the Washington State Veterans Home in Retsil in the late 1990s.

She enjoyed playing bingo, trips to the casino, game shows and traveling, but most of all talking to friends.

Rose lived in West Seattle, Tacoma, Gig Harbor and Port Orchard.

Survivors include her husband Gary, daughter Carla, son Greg, three grandchildren, a brother and a sister and her cat Skeeter.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings and her son, Craig Hatt.

A funeral service was held June 20. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to assist with services. There is an online memorial at www.rill.com.