Rosemary Theresa O’Bryan, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, Washington.
She was born on July 31, 1928 in Dimock, South Dakota to Joseph and Rose (Konkly) Erlacher.
Rosemary was a resident of Sedro-Woolley for the past 40 years and formerly resided in Forks, WA. Rosemary had worked as a floor supervisor at the Dynes Egg Co. for many years.
She was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Sedro-Woolley, volunteered at the Food Bank and was active with Better Breathers, and she also enjoyed watching Mariner’s baseball.
She is survived by her 5 children, Gladen Norris and his wife Vicki of Concrete, Richard Norris of Winlock, Theresa Huizenga and her husband Jake of Sedro-Woolley, Lorraine Norris of Burlington and Chris O’Bryan and his wife Cathy of Camano Island. 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and her sister, Ann Weiss of Parkston, SD.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Lee Russell for her loving friendship to Rosemary, and also to extend a special thank you to Dr. Edwin Stickle and Associates of Physician Care, United General Hospital, and Josephine Sunset Home for the loving care given to Rosemary.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Billy Farrar of Grace Church in Mount Vernon officiating. Visitation is available on Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday at Lemley Chapel from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Cremation will follow the services. Memorials are suggested to the Helping Hands Food Bank or Better Breathers.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Rosemarys family, she was a wonderful woman whom I totally loved and respected very much. I love all of you and am here if you need me!
I am thinking of all of you. Gramma Rose will always be remembered in our hearts
My prayers for peace and comfort are with Rosemary’s family.
To quote a passage from Enya’s song, “Only Time”:
” Who can say
Where the day goes
Where the road goes
Who knows… Only time”
It reminds me that time is a great healer, and that each day gives us new roads to follow,
and new ways to love and be loved.
Rejoyce and celebrate the life Rosemary so richly lived.
I feel that is what she would want.
Peace and blessings to her family.
Steve