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Rosemary Grubb Obituary
March 24, 1927 - June 28, 2020
Rosemary McGill Grubb passed away peacefully June 28, 2020 she was 93.
Rosemary was born in Havre, Mont., the sixth of ten children to Willie A. and Henry E. McGill. In 1943, the family moved to Oregon and eventually settled in S.E. Portland where Rosemary would attend Franklin H.S.
Rosemary had a love for music and was an artist, poet, gardener, seamstress, chef, traveler, healer, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
In 1946 at a Portland roller rink, Rosemary would meet the love of her life, Harvey, while he was stationed in Portland with the United States Navy. Together, they would embark on a 73 year adventure that included four children, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Preceding Rosemary in eternal rest are her son, Bradley (8); daughter, Sharon (65); and husband, Harvey (94), three of the loves of her life. She is survived by daughter, Brenda Cosby (Robert); son, Brian Grubb (Leslie); sister, Ruth Sutherland (John); her 10 grandchildren; and her nine great-grandchildren.
A private ceremony was held at Willamette National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for Rosemary and Harvey Grubb will be announced on a future date.
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Mary Catherine Grubb Bartolet
July 10, 2020
As a young child, I didnt get to see my west coast family very often; however, I distinctly remember that my first impression of my Aunt Rosemary was that she was the most beautiful and sweetest woman I had ever met, and that my Uncle Harvey had to be the luckiest man in the world.
In the last several years, Ive had the opportunity to spend time with this aunt and uncle, and I quickly realized that my first impression of Aunt Rosemary was correct: she was indeed a beautiful person.
In all my years, Ive never heard one relative say an unkind word about her, but always spoke admiringly of her. What a feat to live to be 93 years old and not have a single relative speak of you unkindly. THAT is an accomplishment if ever there was one.
You will be so missed, Aunt Rosemary, by everyone who ever knew you, and we look forward to seeing you again!
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