Rose (Holzer) Archibald was born in Raleigh, ND, on August 23, 1934, to Martin and Margaret (Nagel) Holzer. She was raised near Shields, ND, as the 2 ^nd of 6 children. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Minot, ND, and took summer school at Minot State College.  She taught school for one year near Shields, ND.

Following her teaching, she worked two years at the St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND, followed by two years at the Bismarck Telephone Company.

Rose then worked for 12 years at the Hettinger Clinic where she met Donald Archibald of Lemmon, SD.  She was united in marriage to Don on February 22, 1966.  They resided on the farm south of Lemmon, SD.  They raised many nieces, nephews, cousins and 2 children, David and Deanna.

Don and Rose farmed and ranched together for over 50 years.  Rose enjoyed working alongside Don while farming, calving, and haying.  She loved doing puzzles, bowling, playing slot machines, arts and crafts, and spoiling her grandchildren.  Anyone who knew Rose also knew about her huge garden and her love of gardening and canning.  Her home was always open for family gatherings and holidays.

Rose was called home Monday evening, March 23, 2020 while at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND.

She is survived by her children, David (Marla) Archibald, Lodgepole, SD; Deanna Archibald, Pomaria, SC; three grandchildren, Rayne Archibald, Lodgepole, SD; Abigail Prestrude, Denver, NC, and Trevor Prestrude, Pomaria, SC; two brothers, Willie Holzer, Hettinger, ND, and Charles Holzer, Lemmon, SD; one sister, Donna Balliet, Carson, ND; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Archibald; two brothers, Joseph and Raymond Holzer; and her parents.

A memorial celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  The following people are all honorary pallbearers in addition to all of her family and friends: C.J. Holzer, Eric Holzer, Ryan Fulker, Larry Balliet, Jeff Holzer and Mike Holzer.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, family is requesting memorials be directed to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, West River Regional Medical Center or the charity of your choice.