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1924
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2015
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Rosemary Van Deusen Obituary
Rosemary was born on February 11, 1924 in Bartlesville. She was the daughter of John R. Beeson and Myrtle Ellen (Fulk) Beeson. She was raised in the Bartlesville/Nowata area where she attended elementary school in Nowata and graduated high school in Bartlesville from College High in 1941.
In 1941, Rosemary was employed initially by Kreigh Music Company in their sales department in Bartlesville. In 1946, she became an employee of Phillips Petroleum Company as a receptionist where she remained for 41+ years, retiring in 1985.
Rosemary and Krider Van Deusen were united in marriage on May 28, 1954 in Bartlesville. Krider was also an employee of Phillips and they made their home in Bartlesville. Krider preceded Rosemary in death and she had continued her residence in Bartlesville before moving to South Carolina to be near family.
Rosemary was a member of the Highland Park Baptist Church in Bartlesville; an active member of the Elks Country Club; member of the American Legion Auxiliary #105; and a Jane Phillips Sorority (now Society) member. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her daughter, Gail Elaine Galipp of Mabank, Texas; three grandchildren, Suzan Seilinger and her husband, Donald, of Summerville, South Carolina; John Barnes and his wife, Katie Sprang, of Paeonia Springs, Virginia; and Rebecca Cook and her husband, Warren, of Dallas, Texas; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her mother in 1962 and her father in 1971; and her husband, Krider, in 2009.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Rosemary's name may be made to the American Heart Association, Tulsa Chapter, 2227 E. Skelly Dr., Tulsa, OK 74105.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 11:00 AM-8:00 PM in the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home, 710 S. Dewey Ave. Family will be present to greet friends from 7:00-8:00 PM.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, at 2:00 PM, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary Van Deusen
Vicki Henderson
December 13, 2015
Rosemary and Krider were good friends of my parents, Jim and Donna Lynn. I have many fond memories of her. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who loved her.
kristina dudley
December 7, 2015
What can I say but you were a great member of "the group." I grew up with Krider and Rosemary even traveling with them to California. You all were so good to me and always had a smile and laugh for everyone! Be sure to give all the members of the group a big hug in heaven.
December 2, 2015
You were my Oklahoma Mom! You have been missed!
Steve Crutchfield
December 2, 2015
I remember Rosemary as a young man, and years later working at Phillips, and then after I left B'ville. Looking back, she was always smiling and very friendly, and really knew her business. You might say she was actually an ambassador for Phillips, because she was one of the first people you'd see when visiting others or getting directions. She became a friend and her infectious smile will always be remembered.
American Heart Association
December 1, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
stan green
December 1, 2015
You were a great lady and will be missed
Michael Farr
December 1, 2015
I was saddened to read of Rosemary's passing. She was part of my childhood! Rosemary and Krider were very close friends of my late parents, Lynn and Margorie Farr. Rosemary and my mother grew up together in Nowata. She and Krider along with my parents were active in the Elks Lodge in Bartlesville and were quite close. Krider was a pallbearer to both my mother and my father. I will always remember both of them fondly. My thoughts are with the family.
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