Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
May 6, 1940 – Mar 10, 2020 (Age 79)
Parsons, Rosemarie Helen (nee Dillon), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Parsons; loving mother of Dawn Marie Parsons, Laura Anne (Scott) Donovan and Deborah Jean (Dayna) Soares-Parsons; adored grandmother of Patrick Joseph and Sean Christopher Donovan, Cecelia Grace and Elliot Robert Soares-Parsons; dear sister of Victor (Dolores) Dillon.
Rosemarie loved learning, travel, and adventure. She started her career as a teacher with the Department of Defense which took her all over the world. She earned a Masters Degree later in life. Rosemarie was deeply spiritual and her wise counsel impacted many lives. She loved fishing, the beach, and most of all being surrounded by her family.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, March 13, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Ellisville for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Missouri Botanical Garden or American Heart Association. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guest book at Schrader.com.
Read MoreIm so heartbroken to hear about Rosemaries passing. I have known her for a few years now and she was one of the sweetest people Ive ever met. My thoughts and prayers will be with her family.
Mackenzie Icenogle
April 19, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
We never had the honor of meeting Rosemarie, but anyone who can raise a daughter like Dawn must have been a truly special woman. Our thoughts are with everyone who loved her.
Amy Gardner & Keith Sbiral
March 12, 2020 | Chicago, IL
It is such a shock that Rosemarie is gone. I served with her over a number of years on about a dozen retreats. I always looked forward to encountering her warm, pleasant and down-to-earth demeanor. We often had time to chat about our common interests of traveling (if I understood it correctly I think she rode a camel on one of her most recent adventures) and fishing (she often reminisced about fishing in the Florida Keys, encouraging me to get myself down there). It really made an impression...
Clarence Heller
March 12, 2020 | Manchester, MO | Friend
Being a friend of her daughter Dawn, (we were prosecutors together) - I never had the pleasure of meeting her mom but I know how much Dawn's family meant to her. Wishing all of you comfort and grace during this difficult time.
Theresa Crayon
March 12, 2020 | Kansas City, MO
Rosemarie was always an inspiration to me and many. Her love of life and laughter lingers in my heart. I am grateful for her shared wisdom.
Pat Bauer, SSND
March 11, 2020 | St. Louis, Missouri
Rosemarie was a very friendly, knowledgeable, and generous person. She always inspired me.
Miriam Wesselmann, SSND
March 11, 2020 | Florissant, MO | Friend
Rosemariewas a bright light and inspiration to those who knew her. I know she
Is at peace in loving arms of her Creator. Julie Harig
Julie Harig
March 11, 2020 | St. Louis, MO | Coworker
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
March 11, 2020
I knew Rosemarie as a generous servant of the needy through Ignatian Volunteers. People like her leave an imprint of joy and faith in those they touch.
richard vogt
March 11, 2020 | St. Louis,, MO | Acquaintance