Rose Ann Otterson passed away February 15, 2023, at the age of 92, in Elk Grove, California.

Rose Ann was born in Sacramento, California on May 18, 1930, and raised by her parents Agnes
and Walter McCoy in Grimes. She was the oldest of 5 children, including Margaret, Fran, Jim,
and Mary. Rose Ann was married to Don Otterson for 66 years. She was preceded in death by
Don and her daughter Doreen Otterson.

She is survived by her children Carrie Nishikawa, Jim Otterson and Patty Filice. She is also
survived by her grandchildren Jennifer (Kris) Kinnings, Mike (Vanessa) Nishikawa, Doreen (Alex)
Filice Gabel, and Montina Filice, as well as great-grandchildren Malia and Kaden Kinnings, and
Sam Gabel.

Rose Ann attended Sacramento Junior College while working in downtown Sacramento. At
school, she met Don, who was attending a summer session. After their wedding in 1951 they
lived in Davis while Don went to UC Davis and Rose Ann worked at the UC Davis Veterinary
Clinic. They then moved to Willows to live and work on the family ranch and raise their
children.

Rose Ann worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles and following her return to college at
Chico State in the late 1970s to earn a history degree, Glenn Milk Producers and Glenn General
Hospital as the Nursing Coordinator. Her most treasured career, however, was teaching. When
she and Don left the ranch, Rose Ann returned to Chico State in her 50's to get her teaching
credential, and taught 4th grade for 15 years in Sacramento. Her classroom focus was
developing her students' reading abilities.

Rose Ann was a wildflower enthusiast and an avid bridge player. Her other loves were travel
with Don, time at Donner Lake, the theater, and See's candy. Her greatest pleasures were
family gatherings and time with Don and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She will be whole-heartedly missed.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on March 6, 2023, at Good Shepard Church,
9539 Racquet Court in Elk Grove. A luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests
any donations be made to Rose Ann's favorite charity, Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento.