Dallas William Rose, 16, Princeton, MO passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home.
Dallas was born the son of Daniel and Stephanie (Odom) Rose in Jefferson City, MO on May 13th, 2008, completing our little family. He was raised on a farm with his two older sisters, where they gave us the greatest memories. He loved riding his dirt bike, four-wheeler, and go-cart. Always going fast! Dallas was attending Princeton High School, having started his junior year this past Fall, after moving to the town in May 2024.
There are so many things to say about him, it’s hard to figure out where to begin. We’ll always remember him as our sweet little boy, stealing our hearts and making everyone smile, however, this last year has been one of much change and growth in so many wonderful ways. Watching him change from boy to young man, learning to make his way in the world, has been an experience like none other. He had so many irons in the fire. No step he made was without purpose. From thousands of adventures through the woods and in the fields with his sisters to teenage boy hanging out with his new friends. There was always something to learn, something to explore. A puzzle to figure out, a code to crack. A task to complete, high scores to beat, tests to ace. He had a love for space and astronomy, that began at an early age when he got his first telescope and continued on as he grew. He was always writing stories and poems, bringing his imagination to life through his characters and worlds.
Dallas was such an amazing person. Sweet and kind and good. To know him, was to love him. Although nothing took a backseat to his family, he would always try to make time for everybody he came in contact with, no matter how small the interaction. He never held any ill will towards anyone, but was always quick with a joke. He thoroughly enjoyed making people smile and laugh. He was on the A honor roll and had a list of activities and projects he was either continuing or beginning this year. Scholar bowl, teacher’s aide, Dungeons and Dragons DM, disc golf, football…he was just simply thriving here. He made an impact on so many people in such a short time.
There aren’t words to describe the loss we are feeling. Our boy left a 6 foot 5 inch hole in all our hearts. And his just grew too big for this world. The strength and love of his memory will live on forever in all of us.
Dallas is survived by his parents; sisters, Emma and Rebecca Rose; maternal grandfather, Brad Odom and paternal great grandfather, Calvin Schaefferkoetter.
Dallas has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Dallas Rose Memorial fund in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
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