Rosemary Brown Harris
1938 - 2022
Rosemary Brown Harris was born on June 10, 1938, in Oakland, California, to Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown. Rosemary passed away at home in Provo, Utah, on June 12, 2022, with her husband and daughter at her side. Two days before her death, she celebrated her 84th birthday.
Rosemary grew up in a loving, close-knit family. Her mother and father loved her and her brother, Robert Arthur Brown, deeply. The family lived in Castro Valley and Georgetown, California. Eventually, they settled in Eureka, California. While attending Eureka High School, Rosemary participated on the swim team and water ballet team; swimming remained one of her joys until the end of her life. The family had many adventures, made close friends, and created family relationships that lasted a lifetime and will continue through the eternities.
Rosemary attended BYU as a freshman, but graduated in Elementary Education from Humboldt State University. She went on to teach school for 27½ years in California, Salt Lake City, American Fork, and Orem, Utah. She touched the lives of many children with her dedication to education. She was passionate about helping every child feel cared for and be academically successful. This passion was demonstrated throughout her career. She received the Golden Apple Award in 1998.
Rosemary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in São Paulo, Brazil, from 1964 to 1966. She often recalled many touching experiences during her mission. One of those was having the rare opportunity of being in attendance at the meeting on May 1, 1966, when the first stake in Brazil was formed, which was also the first stake in South America. She developed close life-long friendships with those with whom she worked during her mission.
She met the love of her life and future husband, Derrold Dee Harris, at a mission reunion. They served in the same mission but had never met. When Dee met her for the first time, it was love at first sight. They dated for a year before being sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 17, 1970. They lived over 52 years as husband and wife. Their love was deep and strong and is a true example of a partnership based on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Rosemary and Dee had two children, Samantha and David. Their home was filled with love and fun. Many times the family embarked on motorhome trips across the country and memories abound of the adventures they had together. Rosemary loved her family. Caring for her family was her purpose in life. As the family expanded with five grandchildren (Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua), her deep love expanded to them as well. Rosemary's grandchildren meant everything to her. Throughout the children's early years, she and Dee were able to spend quality time with them at least once a week. It was an incredibly precious time.
Rosemary loved family history work and from a young age dedicated herself to researching and documenting the lives of her ancestors. Many of the motorhome trips were to rural cemeteries in the Midwest and East where Rosemary and Dee located and photographed family headstones. Her final act was to create and complete six-generation photo pedigree charts for her grandchildren. She loved to work in the temple and did so as long as she could. Rosemary and Dee also served a mission at the Provo Utah Employment Center. She leaves a legacy of family history, temple, and missionary work for generations to come.
Rosemary will be remembered for her love and kindness that she demonstrated to all those around her. Her heart was so tender and she cared deeply. She never spoke an unkind word about another. She always found and believed the best in people.
Most of all, Rosemary had a testimony of Jesus Christ. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent many hours immersed in the scriptures, serving in various callings, and sharing her testimony through her words and actions. She loved her Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ and lived her life the best she could to represent them in all that she did. She consistently and quietly went about doing good.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Derrold Dee Harris, and their children, Samantha Harris and David Harris (Stephanie). She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua; brother, Robert Arthur Brown (Jaynie); step-sister, Cyndi Brown Forsyth; step-brother, Kent Brown (Audrey); and sisters-in-law, LaVerl Kaye Harris and Shirley Jean Blair (Ray). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, including her great-niece and namesake Rosemary Empey.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown; step-mother, Pearl Brown; father-in-law, Eugene LaVerl Harris; mother-in-law, Lydia Jane Anderson Harris; sisters-in-law, Judy Murray and Sara Marie Harris; and step-brother, Doug Brown.
A little light in the world has diminished because Rosemary has left this earthly existence. God be with us all until we meet again.
— Nelson Family Mortuary | 2022
Rosemary was a dedicated Find a Grave contributor. See her contributions and profile page HERE.
1938 - 2022
Rosemary Brown Harris was born on June 10, 1938, in Oakland, California, to Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown. Rosemary passed away at home in Provo, Utah, on June 12, 2022, with her husband and daughter at her side. Two days before her death, she celebrated her 84th birthday.
Rosemary grew up in a loving, close-knit family. Her mother and father loved her and her brother, Robert Arthur Brown, deeply. The family lived in Castro Valley and Georgetown, California. Eventually, they settled in Eureka, California. While attending Eureka High School, Rosemary participated on the swim team and water ballet team; swimming remained one of her joys until the end of her life. The family had many adventures, made close friends, and created family relationships that lasted a lifetime and will continue through the eternities.
Rosemary attended BYU as a freshman, but graduated in Elementary Education from Humboldt State University. She went on to teach school for 27½ years in California, Salt Lake City, American Fork, and Orem, Utah. She touched the lives of many children with her dedication to education. She was passionate about helping every child feel cared for and be academically successful. This passion was demonstrated throughout her career. She received the Golden Apple Award in 1998.
Rosemary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in São Paulo, Brazil, from 1964 to 1966. She often recalled many touching experiences during her mission. One of those was having the rare opportunity of being in attendance at the meeting on May 1, 1966, when the first stake in Brazil was formed, which was also the first stake in South America. She developed close life-long friendships with those with whom she worked during her mission.
She met the love of her life and future husband, Derrold Dee Harris, at a mission reunion. They served in the same mission but had never met. When Dee met her for the first time, it was love at first sight. They dated for a year before being sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 17, 1970. They lived over 52 years as husband and wife. Their love was deep and strong and is a true example of a partnership based on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Rosemary and Dee had two children, Samantha and David. Their home was filled with love and fun. Many times the family embarked on motorhome trips across the country and memories abound of the adventures they had together. Rosemary loved her family. Caring for her family was her purpose in life. As the family expanded with five grandchildren (Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua), her deep love expanded to them as well. Rosemary's grandchildren meant everything to her. Throughout the children's early years, she and Dee were able to spend quality time with them at least once a week. It was an incredibly precious time.
Rosemary loved family history work and from a young age dedicated herself to researching and documenting the lives of her ancestors. Many of the motorhome trips were to rural cemeteries in the Midwest and East where Rosemary and Dee located and photographed family headstones. Her final act was to create and complete six-generation photo pedigree charts for her grandchildren. She loved to work in the temple and did so as long as she could. Rosemary and Dee also served a mission at the Provo Utah Employment Center. She leaves a legacy of family history, temple, and missionary work for generations to come.
Rosemary will be remembered for her love and kindness that she demonstrated to all those around her. Her heart was so tender and she cared deeply. She never spoke an unkind word about another. She always found and believed the best in people.
Most of all, Rosemary had a testimony of Jesus Christ. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent many hours immersed in the scriptures, serving in various callings, and sharing her testimony through her words and actions. She loved her Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ and lived her life the best she could to represent them in all that she did. She consistently and quietly went about doing good.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Derrold Dee Harris, and their children, Samantha Harris and David Harris (Stephanie). She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua; brother, Robert Arthur Brown (Jaynie); step-sister, Cyndi Brown Forsyth; step-brother, Kent Brown (Audrey); and sisters-in-law, LaVerl Kaye Harris and Shirley Jean Blair (Ray). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, including her great-niece and namesake Rosemary Empey.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown; step-mother, Pearl Brown; father-in-law, Eugene LaVerl Harris; mother-in-law, Lydia Jane Anderson Harris; sisters-in-law, Judy Murray and Sara Marie Harris; and step-brother, Doug Brown.
A little light in the world has diminished because Rosemary has left this earthly existence. God be with us all until we meet again.
— Nelson Family Mortuary | 2022
Rosemary was a dedicated Find a Grave contributor. See her contributions and profile page HERE.
Rosemary Brown Harris
1938 - 2022
Rosemary Brown Harris was born on June 10, 1938, in Oakland, California, to Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown. Rosemary passed away at home in Provo, Utah, on June 12, 2022, with her husband and daughter at her side. Two days before her death, she celebrated her 84th birthday.
Rosemary grew up in a loving, close-knit family. Her mother and father loved her and her brother, Robert Arthur Brown, deeply. The family lived in Castro Valley and Georgetown, California. Eventually, they settled in Eureka, California. While attending Eureka High School, Rosemary participated on the swim team and water ballet team; swimming remained one of her joys until the end of her life. The family had many adventures, made close friends, and created family relationships that lasted a lifetime and will continue through the eternities.
Rosemary attended BYU as a freshman, but graduated in Elementary Education from Humboldt State University. She went on to teach school for 27½ years in California, Salt Lake City, American Fork, and Orem, Utah. She touched the lives of many children with her dedication to education. She was passionate about helping every child feel cared for and be academically successful. This passion was demonstrated throughout her career. She received the Golden Apple Award in 1998.
Rosemary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in São Paulo, Brazil, from 1964 to 1966. She often recalled many touching experiences during her mission. One of those was having the rare opportunity of being in attendance at the meeting on May 1, 1966, when the first stake in Brazil was formed, which was also the first stake in South America. She developed close life-long friendships with those with whom she worked during her mission.
She met the love of her life and future husband, Derrold Dee Harris, at a mission reunion. They served in the same mission but had never met. When Dee met her for the first time, it was love at first sight. They dated for a year before being sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 17, 1970. They lived over 52 years as husband and wife. Their love was deep and strong and is a true example of a partnership based on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Rosemary and Dee had two children, Samantha and David. Their home was filled with love and fun. Many times the family embarked on motorhome trips across the country and memories abound of the adventures they had together. Rosemary loved her family. Caring for her family was her purpose in life. As the family expanded with five grandchildren (Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua), her deep love expanded to them as well. Rosemary's grandchildren meant everything to her. Throughout the children's early years, she and Dee were able to spend quality time with them at least once a week. It was an incredibly precious time.
Rosemary loved family history work and from a young age dedicated herself to researching and documenting the lives of her ancestors. Many of the motorhome trips were to rural cemeteries in the Midwest and East where Rosemary and Dee located and photographed family headstones. Her final act was to create and complete six-generation photo pedigree charts for her grandchildren. She loved to work in the temple and did so as long as she could. Rosemary and Dee also served a mission at the Provo Utah Employment Center. She leaves a legacy of family history, temple, and missionary work for generations to come.
Rosemary will be remembered for her love and kindness that she demonstrated to all those around her. Her heart was so tender and she cared deeply. She never spoke an unkind word about another. She always found and believed the best in people.
Most of all, Rosemary had a testimony of Jesus Christ. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent many hours immersed in the scriptures, serving in various callings, and sharing her testimony through her words and actions. She loved her Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ and lived her life the best she could to represent them in all that she did. She consistently and quietly went about doing good.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Derrold Dee Harris, and their children, Samantha Harris and David Harris (Stephanie). She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua; brother, Robert Arthur Brown (Jaynie); step-sister, Cyndi Brown Forsyth; step-brother, Kent Brown (Audrey); and sisters-in-law, LaVerl Kaye Harris and Shirley Jean Blair (Ray). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, including her great-niece and namesake Rosemary Empey.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown; step-mother, Pearl Brown; father-in-law, Eugene LaVerl Harris; mother-in-law, Lydia Jane Anderson Harris; sisters-in-law, Judy Murray and Sara Marie Harris; and step-brother, Doug Brown.
A little light in the world has diminished because Rosemary has left this earthly existence. God be with us all until we meet again.
— Nelson Family Mortuary | 2022
Rosemary was a dedicated Find a Grave contributor. See her contributions and profile page HERE.
1938 - 2022
Rosemary Brown Harris was born on June 10, 1938, in Oakland, California, to Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown. Rosemary passed away at home in Provo, Utah, on June 12, 2022, with her husband and daughter at her side. Two days before her death, she celebrated her 84th birthday.
Rosemary grew up in a loving, close-knit family. Her mother and father loved her and her brother, Robert Arthur Brown, deeply. The family lived in Castro Valley and Georgetown, California. Eventually, they settled in Eureka, California. While attending Eureka High School, Rosemary participated on the swim team and water ballet team; swimming remained one of her joys until the end of her life. The family had many adventures, made close friends, and created family relationships that lasted a lifetime and will continue through the eternities.
Rosemary attended BYU as a freshman, but graduated in Elementary Education from Humboldt State University. She went on to teach school for 27½ years in California, Salt Lake City, American Fork, and Orem, Utah. She touched the lives of many children with her dedication to education. She was passionate about helping every child feel cared for and be academically successful. This passion was demonstrated throughout her career. She received the Golden Apple Award in 1998.
Rosemary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in São Paulo, Brazil, from 1964 to 1966. She often recalled many touching experiences during her mission. One of those was having the rare opportunity of being in attendance at the meeting on May 1, 1966, when the first stake in Brazil was formed, which was also the first stake in South America. She developed close life-long friendships with those with whom she worked during her mission.
She met the love of her life and future husband, Derrold Dee Harris, at a mission reunion. They served in the same mission but had never met. When Dee met her for the first time, it was love at first sight. They dated for a year before being sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 17, 1970. They lived over 52 years as husband and wife. Their love was deep and strong and is a true example of a partnership based on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Rosemary and Dee had two children, Samantha and David. Their home was filled with love and fun. Many times the family embarked on motorhome trips across the country and memories abound of the adventures they had together. Rosemary loved her family. Caring for her family was her purpose in life. As the family expanded with five grandchildren (Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua), her deep love expanded to them as well. Rosemary's grandchildren meant everything to her. Throughout the children's early years, she and Dee were able to spend quality time with them at least once a week. It was an incredibly precious time.
Rosemary loved family history work and from a young age dedicated herself to researching and documenting the lives of her ancestors. Many of the motorhome trips were to rural cemeteries in the Midwest and East where Rosemary and Dee located and photographed family headstones. Her final act was to create and complete six-generation photo pedigree charts for her grandchildren. She loved to work in the temple and did so as long as she could. Rosemary and Dee also served a mission at the Provo Utah Employment Center. She leaves a legacy of family history, temple, and missionary work for generations to come.
Rosemary will be remembered for her love and kindness that she demonstrated to all those around her. Her heart was so tender and she cared deeply. She never spoke an unkind word about another. She always found and believed the best in people.
Most of all, Rosemary had a testimony of Jesus Christ. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent many hours immersed in the scriptures, serving in various callings, and sharing her testimony through her words and actions. She loved her Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ and lived her life the best she could to represent them in all that she did. She consistently and quietly went about doing good.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Derrold Dee Harris, and their children, Samantha Harris and David Harris (Stephanie). She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Kristen, Victoria, Abigail, Spencer, and Joshua; brother, Robert Arthur Brown (Jaynie); step-sister, Cyndi Brown Forsyth; step-brother, Kent Brown (Audrey); and sisters-in-law, LaVerl Kaye Harris and Shirley Jean Blair (Ray). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, including her great-niece and namesake Rosemary Empey.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Brown and Rose Cox Brown; step-mother, Pearl Brown; father-in-law, Eugene LaVerl Harris; mother-in-law, Lydia Jane Anderson Harris; sisters-in-law, Judy Murray and Sara Marie Harris; and step-brother, Doug Brown.
A little light in the world has diminished because Rosemary has left this earthly existence. God be with us all until we meet again.
— Nelson Family Mortuary | 2022
Rosemary was a dedicated Find a Grave contributor. See her contributions and profile page HERE.
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