Rosemary King
October 24, 2011
Rosemary “Rosie” King, 76, died Monday, October 24, 2011, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. She was born January 17, 1935 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Thomas and Marie Caraher.
Rosemary retired in 1999 after 20 years of service to Qwest. Prior to working at Qwest, she owned and operated the Donut King on E. 14th Street with her husband, T. Raymond King.
Rosemary is survived by her mother, Marie; daughter, Diana (Harold) Jensen of Des Moines, son, John (Chris) King of Carlisle, daughter, Julie King of Des Moines, daughter, Lisa (Karl) Krech of Clive, and daughter, Rhonda (Bill) Jensen of Des Moines; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, father and one brother.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 27 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House Hospice in loving memory of Rosemary.
Bud Taber
10/31/2011
John and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the losss of your mother. I am in Green Valley, AZ just got moved here in Sept and ended in the hospital for 10 days. My sister Kathy just told me about your Mom. John, I really regret that You, Gary and I did not spend more time together while I was in Des Moines. We had so many years of hours and hours together playing sports, riding bikes and just having a great time.. I really think of how we all had such freedom and yet we all knew if we messed up we were in trouble. I think we were all lucky to have the parents we had and the childhood we had. I know I think about those days often. My Email is btmlog@hotmail.com drop me a line if you get a chance and you are always welcome here in AZ if you need to get out of Des Moines.
Bud Taber
Susie Acheson
10/28/2011
To Rosie's family...I wish God's speed to her on her journey. And to you her dear children go my heartfelt sympathies. Those of us who were lucky to have known Rosie and appreciate the fine woman that she was. She was so supportive and fun to work with her. She had the best laugh in the world. She was truly a good friend and I will miss her. RIP Rosie, you've earned it. Susie Acheson (Des Moines, IA)
DONNA WILHOIT
10/28/2011
Diana,
As you know there's really no words to say at a time like this but I wanted to tell you and your family I'm so sorry you lost your Mom and that I've been thinking about you. Take care,
Love,
Donna
david
10/27/2011
Rosemary, We hardly knew Ye. But we all knew parts of Ye. Mostly, to me, you meant donuts. Mother coming home from Des Moines after visiting you-- with Donut King donuts. Touch of heaven. I rememeber stopping by your shop often in my late teens, after Daddy died. You provided solace during a difficult time. Thanks. Hope heaven girded itself for your arrival. It's amusing to imagine you, Jimmy, and Ray in heaven -- raising hell. Another star in the universe has burnt out. But light only travels at a fixed speed. So it'll be a while before your light vanishes to us.
David
Jack/Joyce Krech
10/27/2011
Dear Lisa and family,
We were very sorry to learn about Rosemary. Our special condolences to Marie on the loss of her daughter.
We wish you peace at this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jack and Joyce
Ed Caraher
10/27/2011
Rosie,
Your undaunted spirit impressed and influenced me. In a cafe, decades ago, your food was just as bad as mine but you had the courage to send it back while I was too afraid. You not only told it like it is but like it should be and, loudly, like it would be if you were in charge.
I enjoyed telling you humorous things just to hear your strong, lusty laugh. If any sound could make tears dry up it was that laugh. I realize that the last years of your life contained more suffering than smiles but at least your children will have the legacy of your humor, strength and fearlessness.
Finally, you had a great deal of and kindness that I admired. Specifically towards Jimmy. Most of his siblings including myself steered clear of Jimmy and his unsociable ways but you, like the good samaritan, took him in and lent him money. I hope you are blessed in heaven for that and other compassionate deeds you performed.
Circumstances prevent me from attending your funeral but I will be remembering you and your family on that day with kind thoughts.
Your Brother,
Ed Caraher
Mother, Marie Caraher
10/26/2011
Dearest Rosemary,
Mother's shouldn't have to say final "good byes" to daughters.
Fate has deemed otherwise.
Good bye Rosemary.
I enjoyed having you for a while. Life would have been dull without you!
You have been a lovely girl, a beautiful woman - A great mother.
I wish the hereafter gives you peace and eternal rest.
I hope you know you were loved,a lot, by parents who did their
best to give love and a path to happiness.
Love,
Mother
The FitzSimons Family
10/26/2011
Chris, John, and the entire King Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that Rosie loved going to Hawaii with you (Chris and John) and all the times that teh entire family spent with her are memories that last forever.
Love,
Stephanie, Chris, Griffin, & Carter
Diana Keller
10/26/2011
Julie, John and Family,
I know this is a very sad time for all of you. Take comfort in each other.
You will all go through so many emotions in the coming months. I pray that
all of you will take the time to grieve and find understanding by those around you. My prayers are with you. God Bless.
TJ McCauley
10/26/2011
I am so truly sorry for your loss. I will remember Rosemary in my daily prayers.
TJ McCauley
Karen/Victor Zajcew
10/26/2011
We are sorry for loss.Rosie was dear to our heart's and we will miss her luagh.Our Thoughts are with all of you.Rosi'e private"Chef"
Diane Potts
10/26/2011
To the Family of Rosemary. Enjoyed Rosie. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Paulette from New Zealand
10/25/2011
To Di and family, you have my heartfelt sympathy.
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.