Sandra Michelle Rose, 50 of California, MD, died on April 4, 2011 at Hospice House, Callaway, MD. Born on April 3, 1961 in Patchogue, Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of Peter M. and Arline J. Suhr Mesmer.

Sandra worked for a Hotel as an Assistant Manager Desk Clerk. She was a member of LDS Relief Society. She attended Great Mills High School and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sandra taught seminary and Institute classes, also taught Sunday school and genealogy classes. She devoted many years to genealogy of her own family. She also worked as an ordinance worker in The Washington Temple for many years.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her husband, Danny R. Rose, siblings, Sheryl L. Mesmer, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Cindy L. Mesmer-Freret of Chantilly, VA, Anne M. Mesmer Tippet, of Damascus, MD, Michael M. Mesmer, of Lexington Park, MD, Wm. R. Mesmer, of California, MD, and Andrew S. Mesmer, of Palm Coast, FL, and Dale A. Mesmer, of Franklinville, NC, 28 nieces and nephews, and 4 grand nephews and 1 grand niece.

Predeceased by a brother, Glen D. Mesmer.

A Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, April 8, 2011 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lexington Park, MD where Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m. on Friday with Bishop Dennis Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.