Rosemary Loretta Massman
September 15, 2010
Rosemary Loretta Massman, 83, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Urbandale Healthcare Center. She was born on May 19, 1927 in Des Moines to Charles and Bertha Hector.
Rosemary was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. She was a switchboard operator for many years, working for places such as US West, Massey Ferguson, and Broadlawns Hospital.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Doug) Ziemer and Don (Erin) Massman; grandchildren, Joshua Massman and Bethany Massman; and great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Kody, and Bailee; and a host of other family and beloved friends. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Billie; brother, Donald Hector; and sisters, Ruth Pardue and Patricia Horras.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 17, 2010 at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue at 10 a.m., with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice or Urbandale Healthcare in loving memory of Rosemary.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sheryl Harvey
09/17/2010
Your mom was such a good friend to our mother, Helen Shrader when they both lived at 3801 Grand. She could pull her out of a sad day in a minute. they were definitely buddies!
I also enjoyed her company and conversation when visiting my mom. Oh those beautiful red fingernails! My mom loved her beatiful white one-eyed cat.
We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to know her and are so sorry for your loss.
The Family of Helen Shrader/3801 Grand resident
Vicki Shepherd
09/16/2010
Kathleen and Family: I am so very sorry for your loss. It was a shock to see this in the paper today. Our deepest condolences.
Love,
Vicki & Jerry Shepherd
Kim & Dan Horras
09/15/2010
Kathleen and Donald,
We were sorry to hear of Rosemary's death and wanted to let you know we're thinking of you. Dan will be at the service on Friday, but I will be on my way to sunny Florida and won't be able to come.
I'll keep you in my prayers and know I'm giving you a virtual hug!
Love,
Kim