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Obituary

Rosemary Adele Avery died (89) on June 19, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Newport, OR. She was born on February 22, 1934, in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, and was the daughter of William A Gasser and Edith Clarice Eager. She married a Naval Flight Engineer, Vance Elton Avery, in 1960. She lived with their son, Dr. Mitchell Allen Avery, in Long Beach California, followed by Barbers Point, Hawaii; Rota, Spain; Sasebo, Japan; …

Personal note from Margaret Avery

It was easy to love Rosemary. She made me feel welcome and part of the family from the first time we met. She would frequently tell me that she did not have to worry about Mitchell anymore because he had me. There is not any higher praise you can receive from your mother-in-law. Will always miss her.

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Update from July 22, 2023

I wanted to list as many of Rosemary's friends and neighbors as possible for a non-local. Please do not be offended if your name is missing, I am just unaware. In fact, you could add your name or a note later on.
Jeany Volk - exercise coach and friend; Emily and Matt Blume (next door), Susy - Rosemary's friend and housekeeper; Marie Hashimo - friend; Peggy and Casey O'Callahan; Asia and Ollie Richardson - friends (moved); Amelia and Mike Vaughn - neighbors; Steve Foster - handyman and friend; Shannon Rowley - friend; Heather and Amy at Perfect Look - friends and hairdressers. Jenni and other friends at Fred Meyers.

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

All Nations Lutheran Church

Volunteered for

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Long Term Care Ombudsman

Service Organization

Participated in

Director of

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

Favorites

What were Rosemary's favorite vacation spots?
Spain and Greece
Spain and Greece
Spain and Greece
What were Rosemary's favorite sports teams?
No interest whatsoever.
No interest whatsoever.
No interest whatsoever.
What were Rosemary's favorite songs or musical artists?
Andrea Bocelli, Rosemary Clooney, and Johnny Mathis. She learned to play the piano …
Andrea Bocelli, Rosemary Clooney, and Johnny Mathis. She learned to play the piano and liked …
Andrea Bocelli, Rosemary Clooney, and Johnny Mathis. She learned to play the piano and liked classical composers like …
What were Rosemary's favorite books?
Jack Reacher books by Lee Child; books by John Sanford; David Balducci and others in…
Jack Reacher books by Lee Child; books by John Sanford; David Balducci and others in the myste…
Jack Reacher books by Lee Child; books by John Sanford; David Balducci and others in the mystery genre.

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Born

February 22nd, 1934
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Graduated from high school

June 8th, 1951
Battle Creek Public Schools, MI
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Had a child, MITCHELL AVERY

October 23rd, 1952
Battle Creek, MI

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Cause of death

Car accident

Method of disposition

Cremation

Neptune Society Cremation Services
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