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Rosemary Frances Mahoney
01/30/1930 — 02/19/2013
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Washington DC
Rosemary Frances Mahoney
Rosemary Francis Mace Mahoney
Rosemary was born on January 30, 1930 in Washington DC. Rosemary was the second of four children born to Mary Ellen and Frank Alonzo Jacobs. While living in Washington DC she met and married William C. Bud Mace Jr. in 1954. After they were married they moved to Sunnyside, WA and then to Ellensburg, WA where they lived in Vetvill while Bud attended school. They had 4 children together. After 20 year, of marriage they divorced.
While her children were growing up Rosemary was involved with PTA and Camp Fire Girls as a group leader, day camp counselor, and board member. She went on many camp-outs with the Camp Fire Girls and thought of all of the girls as her own. It wasn't unusual to see her driving a car full of girls to a Camp Fire function. Her house was a gathering place with kids coming and going. In November 1976 Rosemary married the love of her life John "Jack" Mahoney. She welcomed into their family his 5 children. Rosemary and Jack loved to bowl, golf and had many good times traveling with the Moose. Rosemary was an office manager for the YMCA and then for Roy's Chuckwagon and Roy's Western Smorgy.
Rosemary is preceded in death by her mother, father, her sister Gloria Eakin; brothers William F. Jacobs and Donald T. Jacobs.
Rosemary was survived by her husband John "Jack" Mahoney, Richland, WA; sons Clark Mace; Matt Mahoney Kamie, W. Richland, WA; John J. Mahoney Jr. Josie, Bellevue, WA; daughters Mary Post David, Pasco, WA; Donna Magruder Bill, W. Richland, WA; Sarah Mace Doug, Woodinville, WA; Jackie Boyd Bobby, Spokane, WA; Colleen Miller Ken, W. Richland, WA; Donna Garza Frank, Panama City, FL; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Memories at Sunset Event Center on the grounds at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland. Viewing will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Memories at Sunset Event Center.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory to Mooseheart, at Moose Charities, www.mooseintl.org or to Tri-City Hospice.
sorry to hear about Mary’s passing – now she and mom are up there have a good cigeratte and gossiping.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & family, I remember you and Rosemary had a lot of adventures with my parents Lee & Ralph, bowling, misc Moose conventions,Bingo, etc. Always hold on to the memory’s
We have lost a good friend. Our prayers are with you Jack and your family
Rosemary was a special part of my growing-up years. I have many fond memories of hanging out at the house on Benham. I am especially glad to have run into Jack & Rosemary twice this past fall and having the pleasure of talking and getting caught up and enjoying one another’s company. Cheers to a special lady.
She was a fun neighbor was always happy and had a smile. It was a pleasure knowing her.
Jack and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your tragic loss. Rosemary was a great lady and we will miss her deeply. We all had some great times in the past 27 years that we will always remember. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Paul & Bonnie Curtis
Jack, We are sorry that Rosemary has passed. As your neighbors we know how devoted you two were to each other. She always had a smile and friendly words for us. Sorry we are so far away that we cannot visit you to express our love for you. We think of your flowers and all you did for your wife. Love David and Anne Maughan
Mace family, I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother. My brother, Gary, was really good friends with her and Jack. May she rest in peace. May God comfort you all in this time of sadness.
Sincerely,
Debbie Pietz
sorry to hear about Mary’s passing – now she and mom are up there have a good cigeratte and gossiping.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & family, I remember you and Rosemary had a lot of adventures with my parents Lee & Ralph, bowling, misc Moose conventions,Bingo, etc. Always hold on to the memory’s
We have lost a good friend. Our prayers are with you Jack and your family
Rosemary was a special part of my growing-up years. I have many fond memories of hanging out at the house on Benham. I am especially glad to have run into Jack & Rosemary twice this past fall and having the pleasure of talking and getting caught up and enjoying one another’s company. Cheers to a special lady.
She was a fun neighbor was always happy and had a smile. It was a pleasure knowing her.
Jack and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your tragic loss. Rosemary was a great lady and we will miss her deeply. We all had some great times in the past 27 years that we will always remember. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Paul & Bonnie Curtis
Jack, We are sorry that Rosemary has passed. As your neighbors we know how devoted you two were to each other. She always had a smile and friendly words for us. Sorry we are so far away that we cannot visit you to express our love for you. We think of your flowers and all you did for your wife. Love David and Anne Maughan
Mace family, I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother. My brother, Gary, was really good friends with her and Jack. May she rest in peace. May God comfort you all in this time of sadness.
Sincerely,
Debbie Pietz
My sincerest sympathy to my girl and your family. Mom will be sorely missed, I am so sorry for your loss.
you will be missed rosemary…
Sorry to hear of Aunt Rosemary’s passing. She was and is so loved by all of us. Going to miss her loads!
I will miss seeing Rosemary at the Moose on Monday nights! I will always remember her! I send my sympathy to her whole family.
May God bless and keep her at his side.
Jack,
We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you.
Jack,
We are so sorry for your loss of Rosemary. She was very special to all of us.
Jack and Family, I had the honor of meeting Rosemary through the Moose. I have met hundreds this way, but Rosemary was special. She made me feel welcome back in 1994 when I first met her. She sat down and truly got to know me back when I was a young idiot, and hung with me as I became a middle-aged idiot. I always looked forward to conventions so I could sit down and talk more with her and enjoy her company. I am sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & family Jack. It’s been a while since we last saw you, But know that everytime we think about our parents Lea & Ralph You two are always in the memories somewhere. Sorry for your loss, But she’s in good company.God Bless you and yours. The Leingang Family.
When I was home in 2007 for a high school reunion my wife and I stopped by and visited with your mom and Jack for quite a while. Jack even gave us a ride back to the hotel thanks Jack!. Sure glad we saw her. Man, a lot of memories of her and Clark, Mary, Donna and Sarah…next door neighbors till I was 21.
My condolences. Mike
My sister, Donna, just sent me the news of Rosemary passing. Such sad news. I saw Jack and Rosemary at Atomic Ale a few months ago and had a nice visit. So many memories at the Mace/Mahoney house. Rosemary was always full of smiles, great stories and a house full of food! She will surely be missed. So sorry for your loss. Wish I had known earlier so I could attend her service. She will have a special spot in my heart.
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