Rosie Vara (nee Bowermaster), age 58, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Rosie is survived by her husband of 37 years, Rico Vara; 5 children: Rico (Esmeralda) Vara, Jr., Angelica (Aaron) Betancourt, Destiny Vara, Aaron Vara, Jacob Vara; 5 grandchildren: Ricky and Emery Vara, Kairi and Allison Betancourt, and Alana Vara; her 5 siblings: Donna (Jimmy) Avilla, Stephanie (Kelly) Smith, Donald Gayer, Sheila Bowermaster, Bill (Carm) Bowermaster; and her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and good friends.
Rosie was preceded in death by her son, Kyle Vara; parents: Walter Bowermaster and Caroline Gayer; and her close cousin, Evelyn “Dolly” Soucie.
Rosie was born and raised in Hawaii. She met the love of her life in 1984 and later married Rico in 1985. She was a very dedicated wife and mother who took absolute care of her family, wherever Rico was stationed in the Army. Rosie was an avid ballroom dancer and won many awards. She enjoyed crafting and DIY projects. She also enjoyed camping with her family. She had a very diverse choice of music and was a proud “Believerette.” Rosie was always willing to help anyone in need; she was a very giving person who made a loving impact on everyone she met. She was also a very loving and doting Grandma to her little ones. She will be dearly missed.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Geisen-Pruzin Funeral & Cremation Services, 6360 Broadway Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Cremation will later take place.
Visit Rosie’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.