Rosemary McCracken

My name is Arne Geiger and I am very honored to share a few memories of Rosemary. I am associated with Hope Center church across the street from her residence. We moved into the building on Jan 1, 2006. Our property includes the parking lot adjacent to Rosemary's home. It is part of my maintenance to keep the lot clean and I would use an electric leaf blower. I would run an extension cord across the street from the church and then one day I had an idea of asking Rosemary if she had an outlet we could use and pay her for electricity. She was very gracious and would not accept any payment. During the ensuing years I had the opportunity to visit with Rosemary and get to know her some. I don't believe I every saw her without a smile. I remember seeing her out shoveling the sidewalk up until about a year ago. I would have occassional visits as we would sit in her porch for 20-30 minutes. She would share how much she missed George. Her eyes would glisten and sometimes become teary and yet proud of all he did and how she wished she could do some of those things. She liked to talk about her career as a hair stylist. She was very humble and yet very proud. It was always a challenge to leave as she just wanted to keep talking and sharing memories of the past. She was very thankful for her niece and husband who she knew she could always depend on if she needed something. I will miss that smile and those visits and yet I know she is with Jesus and with George who she missed so much. Thanks Rosemary for the memories.

We have lost a wonderful neighbor and friend. Rosemary will be greatly missed by our family. Rosemary and George are united once again....RIP