Rosemary C. Roland
July 06, 2012
Rosemary C. Roland, 72, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
Rosemary was born August 5, 1939, in Waukee, Iowa, to Nicholas and Helen Born. She lived in the Des Moines area her whole life, and married Donald Roland on December 7, 1957. She was the private confidential secretary at Deaf Services of Iowa for 17 years. She was a Civil War buff, and was active in the Civil War Preservation Trust. Rosemary enjoyed sewing, knitting, camping, reading and made the best apple pie around. She was also involved in various charities. Her family and friends will remember her for her strong will and determination.
Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Don; sons, Tom Roland and Ted Roland (wife, Sandy Tarrant); and sisters, Margaret Trapp, Lavona Miller (husband, Fritz) and Carol Hunt. She was preceded in death by her children, Eric Roland and Wendy Bowman.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Altoona Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ruth Harbor Home, 534 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
jeff zimmer
07/13/2012
Uncle Don, Tom and Ted:
So very, very sorry to read this. May GOD bless you and the family. She was my favorite Aunt, maybe being her age to me. Wishing the best for you, will miss her even with me being overseas.
Jeff Zimmer
Pam (Kushman) Wallingford
07/11/2012
Tom -
I was sorry to read of your Mom's passing in the Altoona Herald today. Many memories of your Mom from childhood and the years at Covenant. My sympathies to you, Ted, and your father.
David and Suzonne Evans
07/10/2012
Uncle Donald, Tom, and Ted,
You are in our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort during this sad time. So sorry for your loss....loved Aunt Rosemary.
Judy Gouldsmith
07/10/2012
Rosemary and I became friends when I worked for Deaf Services Commission of Iowa. After I left, I looked forward to catching up with her through our Christmas letters every year. She was so proud of her husband and children (actually all of her family) and spoke of them often. She will be greatly missed. Don and the rest of her family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Last - Vinton, Iowa
07/10/2012
I have many fond memories of your household from childhood sleep overs with Wendy. May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
Chris & Sylvia Christiansen
07/09/2012
Don,
We are sorry to hear about Rosemary. You, Tom & Ted are in our prayers.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble." Psa. 46:1