Rosemary Ferne Hollingsworth

Rosemary was born on March 7th, 1919, in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1933, she moved to Portland, Oregon with her mother and step-father Hazel and Elton Haase. Rosemary graduated from Franklin High School. In 1939, she married Jay Hollingsworth, a union that lasted 66 years, until his death in 2005. During the war, Rosemary worked at the Oregon Shipyards. Rosemary went on to hold a variety of other jobs, but her most valued time of employment was the years she spent working for the Portland Police Bureau from 1958 to 1981. Rosemary truly cherished the relationships and bonds that were cultivated with many of her co-workers which carried on long after retirement.
Everyone that met Rosemary was impressed by her compassion and thoughtfulness. She also turned many a head because of her stunning looks, which was easily matched by her inner beauty. Rosemary was very supportive of her son's and grandson's activities and always made time to attend their school and athletic activities.
Rosemary passed away on June 7th, 2009, at the age of 90. Rosemary is survived by her son's Jim and wife Ida, Steve and wife Karen, and two grandsons, Jason and Scott
A memorial service for the family has been scheduled at Willamette National Cemetery on June 19th, 2009. There will be a public Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 19th, 2009 at Stanich's Restaurant located at 4915 NE Fremont, St. Portland, OR. Remembrances may be sent to the Police Activities League at 449 NE Emerson, Portland, OR. 97211.

Celebration of Life

Stanich's Restaurant
4915 Northeast Fremont Street
Portland , OR US 97213-1754
Friday, June 19, 2009, 2:00 PM

Cemetery

Willamette National Cemetery
11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd.
Portland , OR US 97266
Friday, June 19, 2009,

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