RAPID CITY- Rose Walker, 88, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital Wednesday, August 29, 2012. She was born July 9, 1924 at Deadwood, SD, the daughter of George and Katherine (Zimmar) Beshara. She attended Deadwood schools and graduated from Deadwood High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at her father's business, Beshara's Market for several years. Rose married Dick Walker on September 11, 1946 at Deadwood. They moved to Rapid City in 1947. She was active in many community affairs. She assisted in starting the National Guard Credit Union in Rapid City and worked with them for many years. She also helped found the "Coyote Den" at the SD National Guard Camp Grounds and was a member of the National Guard "Save the Children Foundation." Rose held membership in the African Violet Society and at one time had 500 African Violets. Despite her handicap, she bowled in mixed doubles league with her husband and won the championship once. She was passionate about cooking and baking and cooked right up until her last illness. Survivors include her husband, Richard "Dick" Walker, Rapid City; a son, Richard "Rick" Walker, Rapid City; a daughter, Sandra Jaafar, Minnetonka, MN; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., Monday, September 3, with a Christian Wake Service at 4:00 p.m. at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with Rev. Michel Mulloy presiding. Interment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery, near Sturgis.