Rose Morgan Jochimsen

April 10, 1934 - December 28, 2020

Rose Morgan Jochimsen, 86, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Travelers Rest, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Blane Morgan and Annie Grace (Allen) Morgan. Rose earned her Under Graduate Degree in Psychology and Guidance at Furman University and then continued her education earning two Masters Degrees, a Masters in Social Studies from Furman University and a Masters in Mathematics from Clemson University. Rose loved teaching and retired from Berea High School after 30 years of dedicated service. Rose was also a swimming instructor at Furman University for 12 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Travelers Rest. Rose is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Marvin Jochimsen; 2 daughters: Donna Louise Jochimsen and Diane Lorraine Melancon and husband Dennis; 2 sons: Dale Eugene Jochimsen and Douglas William Jochimsen and wife Anna; 4 grandchildren: Brian Melancon and wife Nicole, Michael Melancon and wife Amy, Michelle Jochimsen Smith and husband Hac and Zane Jochimsen and wife Diamond Rebecca; 3 great-grandsons: Zachery Jochimsen, Jacob Jochimsen and Beau Melancon; great-granddaughter: Amirah Simpson. Along with her parents, Rose was also predeceased by a son: David Fredrick Christian Jochimsen; sister: Mary Melinda (Morgan) Gifford; great-granddaughter: Roseanna Elizabeth Jochimsen and daughter-in-law: Debra Davidson Boyd Jochimsen. Graveside service at Mountain View Memorial Park will be private family only. The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Rd., Greenville, SC 29607.