Rosemary June (Lee) Hall, 69, of Elwood, NE passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Lexington Regional Hospital from her fight with lung cancer & later pneumonia.
Viewing will be Saturday, April 29th from 2-4 PM at Waterbury Funeral Service, 4125 Orleans Ave, Sioux City, IA. Burial will be at a later date in September at Memorial Park.
Rosemary was born to E. Wayne & Ida Grace (Mangold) Lee on October 12, 1947, in Sioux City, IA. She spoke fondly of her childhood memories of her Dad, who passed when she was 14yrs old. She married Joseph Snow, Sr and welcomed 3 children whom she fiercely protected to the very end. She moved from KCMO, with her children, to Western, NE to live close to her Mother. She took Pride in obtaining her GED 13yrs after high school. She worked at General Hospital care home in Western Nebr., before moving to Louisville, KY to be close to her sister, Nancy, after their Mother passed. Both sisters became employed by Caesars/Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino in 1998, where she would work until retirement in early 2014. She was also Bookkeeper for Charity Bingo Hall. The friendships she made in KY would be ones she held so very dear. The most Precious event was a simple wedding to the Life-long Love of her Life, Ronald Hall. The lyrics in their favorite song was, "Can I have this dance for the rest of my life" and they did! They celebrated their 33rd Anniversary on January, 14th. Upon Rosemary & Ron's retirement in 2014, they moved back to Elwood to be closer to their Treasured family.
Rosemary enjoyed video chats w/her best friend, Cindy Lee & phone calls with Suz and her dear friends from KY., Brows & 'gossip', face time with Angel, surprise visits from baby Joaquin and most importantly to her were the family gatherings and puzzles, the perfect way to sit & chat for hours, to reminisce and make memories.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Ron, of Elwood, Daughter Grace (Marvin) Cochrane, Eusti, her children: Elizabeth (Juan) with Briana and Angel, of Lincoln, NE.; Amanda with goddaughter Izabella Mae-Rose; Nicole with Joaquin; Anthony, all of Lexington, NE., Dakota and family, of Omaha, NE.; Shyann and family, Broken Bow, daughter: Lori (Eric) Hagan,of Elwood, NE., children: Adam (Ray) of North Platte, NE.; Dylan, Holcomb, Kansas, KS.; Jordan, Elwood,Son Joseph Jr., Sioux City,IA., children: Kaysha (Stephen) with Taysha and Lil Tawny; Kerra June; Ashleigh, all of Greeley,CO.; Christopher with Paisley; James, Mae Rose and Evalynn, all of Winnebago, NE.,Sister, Marlyn (Duane) White, South Sioux City, NE. and Brother, Ed (Juanita) Lee, Carrollton, TX and numerous nieces and nephews that loved their "Aunt Rosie".
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Carol (Ron) Miller, Nancy (Gordon) Shofner, her Granddaughter HopeMarie (Nick) Navarrette and baby Dominik.