Valerian Theodore ROSE

1894 - 1977  (82 years)

• Name	Valerian Theodore ROSE  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  	From the census data we know that Valerian changed the family surname from RUZICKA to ROSE between 1930 and 1940.
  Born	3 Aug 1894	Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA   [1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Gender	Male
  Also Known As	Valerian Theodore RUZICKA  [9, 10, 11, 12]
  Census	22 Jun 1900	South Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma Territory, USA   [8]
  		1900 Federal Census of Oklahoma Territory, Lincoln County, South Creek Supervisor's District No. 219, Enumeration District No. 118, Sheet No. 11B
  Immigration	1904  [13]
  Census	17 Jul 1906	Strathcona, Alberta, Canada   [13]
  		1906 Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Province: Alberta, District: Strathcona, Sub-District: 11, Page 45, Townships 46 To 52 Inclusive in Ranges 13, 14, 15 West of The 4th M Strathcona was a city in Alberta, Canada located to the south of the North Saskatchewan river. It amalgamated with the City of Edmonton in 1912.
  Census	9 Jun 1911	Strathcona, Alberta, Canada   [14]
  		1911 Census of Canada Province: Alberta, District No. 6 Strathcona, Enumeration District No. 15, Page 11
  Census	10 Apr 1930	Rose Park, Multnomah, Oregon, USA   [15]
  		1930 Federal Census of Oregon, Multnomah County, Rose Park Enumeration District No. 26-226, Supervisor's District No. 9, Sheet No. 6B
  Census	11 Apr 1940	Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA   [16]
  		1940 Federal Census of Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland Supervisor's District No. 3, Enumeration District No. 37-300, Sheet No. 8A, Lines 29 thru 34
  Census	9 May 1950	Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA   [5]
  		1950 Federal Census of Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland Enumeration District No. 37-373, Sheet No. 11
  Social Security Number	Oregon, USA   [1]
  	540-03-9350
  Died	3 Feb 1977	Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA   [1, 2, 7]
  		ROSE, Valerian Theodore Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008
  Person ID	I112	Family Tree
  Last Modified	12 May 2025

  
  

  Father	John William RUZICKA,   b. 28 Aug 1854, Chvaloic, Bohemia ,   d. 26 Nov 1939, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada  (Age 85 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Josephine Sophia NOHEJL,   b. 19 Mar 1858, Kobylí Hlava, East Bohemia, Czech Republic ,   d. 8 Mar 1923, Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada  (Age 64 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Married	22 Apr 1878	Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA   [17, 18]
  		RUZICKA, John W. and NOHEJL, Josephine S., Marriage License On one page you can see another marriage license document tucked in behind the current copy. The Nebraska State Historical Society informed me that a complete copy of that document is not available.
  		RUZICKA, John NOHEJL, Josephine Marriage License
  Family ID	F38	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary A GEORGE,   b. 6 Dec 1903, Greenbush, Crawford, Kansas, USA ,   d. Jun 1985  (Age 81 years)
  Married	1922	Alberta, Canada   [12]
  Children	+ 1. Marie T. ROSE,   b. 24 Jan 1923, Viking, Beaver, Alberta, Canada ,   d. 13 Sep 2010, Colorado, USA  (Age 87 years)  [natural] + 2. Marguerite Josephine ROSE,   b. 26 Mar 1925, Killam, Flagstaff, Alberta, Canada ,   d. 26 Jun 2011, Oregon, USA  (Age 86 years)  [natural] + 3. Theodore Valerian ROSE,   b. 30 Apr 1926, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ,   d. 5 May 1996, Portland, Clackamas, Oregon, USA  (Age 70 years)  [natural] + 4. Maxine Lucille ROSE,   b. 23 Aug 1927, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ,   d. 23 Oct 2020  (Age 93 years)  [natural]
  Last Modified	12 May 2025
  Family ID	F53	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 3 Aug 1894 - Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA Census - 22 Jun 1900 - South Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma Territory, USA Census - 17 Jul 1906 - Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Census - 9 Jun 1911 - Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Married - 1922 - Alberta, Canada Census - 10 Apr 1930 - Rose Park, Multnomah, Oregon, USA Census - 11 Apr 1940 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA Census - 9 May 1950 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA Social Security Number - 540-03-9350 - - Oregon, USA Died - 3 Feb 1977 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918
  		Olympic Ship Name: Olympic Years in Service: 1911-1934 Funnels: 4 Masts: 2 Shipping Line: White Star Ship description: Built by Harland & Wolff, Ltd., Belfast, Ireland. Tonnage: 45,324. Dimensions: 852\' x 92\' (882\' o.l.). Triple-screw, 23 knots. Triple expansion engines and one low pressure steam turbine. Two masts and four…
  		GRAY, Robert H ROSE, Maxine L Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968
  		Passenger Manifest of the Olympic Departure Port: Southampton, England Arrival Date: 13 Jun 1919 Arrival Port: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		RUZICKA, Valerian Theodore Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918
  		ROSE, Theodore Valerian RONDEAU, Dian L. Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968
  		RUZICKA, Albert RUZICKA, Valerine
  		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 1.
  		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 2.
  		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 3.
  		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 4.
  		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 5.
  		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 6.
  		RUZICKA, Valerian WWI letter to family. Page 7.

  
  

• Sources

  [S124] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935 - 2014. Name: ROSE, VALERIAN Birth: 03 Aug 1894 Death: Feb 1977 Age: 82 Last Address of Record: 97213 Issued By: Oregon SSN: 540-03-9350 [S653] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008. Name: Valerian The Rose Age: 82 Birth Date: Aug 1894 Death Date: 2 Feb 1977 Death Place: Multnomah Spouse: Mary Certificate: 77-02538 [S911] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968, Multnomah-Tillamook> 1948. 1. Place of Marriage: (a) County: Multnomah; (b) City or town: Portland 2. Date of Marriage: 01 Aug 1948 4. Full Name: Robert H Gray 8. Birth Date: 09 Jun 1925 11. Birthplace: Montana 18. Maiden Name: Maxine L. Rose 22. Birth Date: 23 Aug 1927 25. Birthplace: Oregon 28. Birthplace: Nebraska 29. Name: Valerian T. Rose 30. Birthplace: Kansas 31. Mary A. Rose [S920] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Name: Ted Val Rose [Theodore V Rose] Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 30 Mar 1926 Birth Place: Portland Mul, Oregon Death Date: 5 May 1996 Father: Valerine Rose Mother: Mary George SSN: 541204703 Notes: Mar 1942: Name listed as TED VAL ROSE; 14 May 1996: Name listed as THEODORE V ROSE [S1051] 1950 U.S. Census, Oregon, Multnomah, Portland, Seventeenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 37-373, Sheet No. 11. Lines 26 and 27 [S908] Obituary of Maxine Lucille GRAY, (Name: Oregonian, The; Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; Date: 04 Nov 2020;). Maxine Lucille Gray Aug. 23, 1927 - Oct. 23, 2020 Maxine was born in Portland, Oregon to Mary and Valerian Rose, attending Gregory Heights Grade School, Grant High School, Oregon State and Portland State Universities graduating with a BA Education. She was married to Robert H. Gray on August 1, 1948 and is survived by her four children, Lesley Sutter (David, dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, and Robert H. Gray Jr (Maria), ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Maxine was a lifelong learner and a beloved third grade teacher in the Reynolds School District. She lived her creed, and never missed the opportunity to remind all near her that the “creative and intelligent are never bored”. She was a member of the PEO sisterhood for 35 years, ceaselessly supporting women’s education. Maxine’s interest in art took her all over the world visiting galleries and learning from various cultures, however she always returned to her favorite local destination, Cannon Beach, Oregon. There Maxine immersed herself in family, gathered to enjoy the summers, walking to Haystack Rock, singing the Alphabet song backwards, playing spoons, and eating lasagna. Maxine loved her family dearly. She was always available to help, having the innate ability to recognize when any of her children or grandchildren needed it whether requested or not. Maxine and Bob retired to Napa, CA where she volunteered as a docent at the local art museums, returning to Portland in 2003 after Bob’s passing as a resident of Holladay Park Plaza. She was at the center of social and educational activities, played bridge and delighted at entertaining in the dining room. Late in her life Maxine participated in a neurological study of the human brain to advance the knowledge of Alzheimer’s. She continues to give and educate even post mortem. It is her request that any donations be made to Oregon Health and Science University Foundation whose slogan is “this will help fuel our research and work-so we can make discoveries faster, save more lives and give hope to millions.” She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. A private committal service at Willamette National Cemetery will take place on November 13th at 2:30PM. Please contact Lori Vranizan, lorivranizan@me.com if you wish to attend. (This shorter obituary was found on legacy.com...) Maxine, loved by all who knew her, especially her children and family, Lesley Sutter (Dave, Dec.), Lori Vranizan (Edward), Layne Gray, Robert Gray Jr., (Maria); 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. [S99] GRAY, Maxine, Email of 13 Apr 1998 from vibrabob@aol.com. Dad was born in Kearney, Nebraska and passed away on 2/3/1977 [S5] 1900 U.S. Census, Oklahoma Territory, Lincoln, South Creek, Twelfth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District #219, Enumeration District #118, Sheet #10, Line 53. [S161] Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914 - 1918. 1. Surname: Ruzicka 2. Christian name: Valerian Theodore 6. Place of birth: Kerney [sic], Nebraska, U.S.A. 10. Name of next-of-kin: John William Ruzicka 11. Relationship of next-of-kin: Father [S913] Canada, World War I CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918, Rus - Sau > Box 8573 (Rutter, Thomas - Ryall, William Frederick). Name: Valerian T Ruzicka [Valerian Theodore Ruzicka] Birth Date: 3 Aug 1894 Birth Place: Kerney, Nebraska Residence Place: Edmonton, Alta, Canada Father: John William Ruzicka Regimental Number: 2115839 [S914] Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Halifax, Nova Scotia > 1919 > June. Name: Valerian T Ruzicka Departure Port: Southampton, England Arrival Date: 13 Jun 1919 Arrival Port: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Vessel: Olympic [S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942. Name: Valerian Ruzicka Gender: Male Marriage Date: 1922 Marriage Place: Killam, Alberta, Canada Spouse: Mary A George [S508] 1906 Census of Canada, Alberta, Strathcona, Sub-District No. 11, Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Schedule; Online Images, Page 45. [S165] 1911 Census of Canada, Province: Alberta, District No. 6, Strathcona, Enumeration District No. 15, Page 11. [S19] 1930 U.S. Census, Oregon, Multnomah, Rose Park, Fifteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Enumeration District No. 26-226, Supervisor's District No. 9, Sheet No. 6B. [S793] 1940 U.S. Census, Oregon, Multnomah, Portland, Sixteenth Census of the United States Schedule; Online Images, Supervisor's District No. 3, Enumeration District No. 37-300, Sheet No. 8A. Lines 29 thru 34 [S91] Marriage Certificate of John RUZICKA and Josephine NOHEJL. Issued 16 April 1878 [S962] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908. Name: John Ruzecka [John William Ruzicka] Gender: Male Marriage Age: 23 Record Type: Marriage Birth Date: abt 1855 Birth Place: Austria Marriage Date: 22 Apr 1878 Marriage Place: Bohemian Town Omaha, Nebraska, USA Marriage County Office: Douglas Father: John Ruzecka [sic] Mother: Anna Ruzecka [sic] Spouse: Jose Nohejl