Ann Helen Rouse

Ann Helen Rouse Rock Springs - Ann Helen Rouse, 88, of Rock Springs died Friday December 14, 2012 at her home after a short illness. She was born July 18, 1924 in Thermopolis, Wyoming, the daughter of George and Mary Mehalek. She attended schools and graduated from high school in Thermopolis. She married Claude James Rouse. He preceded her in death in 1966. She had been employed at the Outlaw Inn for 38 years, retiring in 2009. She was a member of the Eagles for 38 years. She was also a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests were baking, sewing, reading, music, spending time with family, grandchildren, and friends, making people laugh. Survivors include her son Forrest D. Rouse of Rock Springs; daughters, Patti S. Ritchison and fianc'Clarence Hernandez, Claudia Boschetto, and Sandra "Candy" Knodel and husband Les all of Rock Springs; daughter-in-law Margaret Rouse of Rock Springs; grandchildren Aaron, Josh, Brittany, Alissa, Gerrica, Vinnie, Ashley, Tiffany, Lloyd, Buckley,Jimmy, Warren, Kenneth, and Margaret Ann; numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents, husband Claude Rouse, son Jimmy Claude Rouse, son-in-law Gerry Boschetto, and great-grandson PFC Joseph Mayek. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs.