Rosemary V. Koenig

Dear Mary Lou,

It was with the deepest of sadness that I received your note on the passing of your Mom, Rosemary.

My mother, Evelyn Valin, was an early resident of the original Shelter. This is where I first met Rosemary, and it was an privilige and honor to know her. I will never forget my Mom telling me of Rosemary's plans of a shelter for the disabled. When I found out that she was a 70 year old retiree, I wouldn't have bet a dollar that she would have...

Grams will forever be a light in my heart.


Lisa

Rosemary entered my life 33 years ago, shortly before founding her Shelter of God's Love. Her son and my husband were friends from childhood. We never know just why certain things occur in our lives, but Rosemary was given to me for a reason. She helped me look to see who I was and who I was becoming. I'm just one of the countless others whose lives were deeply touched by this tiny dynamo. She knew how to strike right where you live, and how to show you that you were important to her, and to...

Dear Mary Lou, My fond memories of your dear mom go back a long time to your house on Seeley(?).She certainly lived a long productive life guanteeing her a spot in Heaven!!!

I will miss Grams every day.