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Simone Ann Walker (Rose) went peacefully to her heavenly home after an unexpected illness. Rose was predeceased by her parents, Joan and Lloyd Hachat, her foster son Joe Sauber, and her best friend Nancy Hachat. Rose is survived by her loving husband of58 years, Peter A. Walker, her children Mark Walker (Julie), Hilary Nunnari (Jeff), Jessica Kraus (Marty), Megan Pettine (Mike) and her 11 grandchildren, Ben Moore, Max Cuevas(Jocelyn), Alyssa Kraus, Kelsey Walker, Johnathan Moore, Paige Petrovic (Craig), Allie Schall (Joe), McKenna Cuevas, Hannah Kraus, Sam Walker, and Walker Kraus, and her 2 great grandchildren, Keelyn and Kamryn Cuevas, with baby Petrovic on the way, and her 4 loving siblings, Lloyd Hachat (Denise), Doug Hachat (Amy), Robin Leonino (Danny), Monique Andrea (Jerry).
Rose was born to Joan and Lloyd Hachat on November 25, 1946, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The family moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and she graduated in 1963. Rose met the love of her life, Peter A. Walker, at The Venice in Kent, Ohio. Their love story began in the married dorms at Kent State, where Rose dedicated her life to supporting her husband and raising four beautiful children.
In the year 1978, Rose studied Nursing at Walsh College, she then began her career as a nurse at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Rose’s passion for her patients was unending. She brought compassion and comfort to the many patients she served. In the year 1993, Rose followed her husband to Beijing, China to support his career, During the five years there, she decided to take on a career as a Medevac Nurse. Rose traveled around the world providing comfort and care to patients in critical need.
Rose and Pete began their adventures sailing through the Great Lakes. They expanded their travels throughout the world, with Vietnam being the most memorable. Rose and Pete retired to Vero Beach, Florida where they built their “forever home”. Rose spent her days tending to her garden, playing tennis, mahjongg and caring for her ailing friends within the community.
Her loving family, friends, wine girls, girls’ night groups and tennis partners will miss her “sassy”, spunky, loving ways. We know that she will always be the life of the party and that heaven just received one of the most beautiful “embellished” souls ever to enter the Gates of Heaven.
Simone and Pete have been very active in the Literacy Services of Indian River County. They have dedicated many years to volunteering and supporting this worthy cause.
In Lieu of Flowers, please consider donating to this worthy cause. You may mail or donate to the link below.
Literacy Services of IRC 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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