RoseMarie Raudebaugh December 30, 1915 - March 12, 2006
Pierce County Pioneer RoseMarie passed away peacefully after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1915 to Earnest and Gertrude Rice owners of the famous Hoyt Donut Company on 6th Avenue.
Later she was joined by her sister, Dora Mae (Coy).
RoseMarie graduated from Stadium High School in 1932. After marriage to Donavon Raudebaugh, they acquired land in Pierce County now known as Fircrest. For four years they blew stumps, poured concrete and built a one-story "vacation" home, which later became their permanent residence. RoseMarie and Don and their two daughters, Marcia and Myrna, moved in during 1942. Their home was the only house west of Alameda.
For a year the family carried water from the Anderson farm across the street, cooked on a wood stove, used kerosene lamps, and until the sewer finally made it up Spring St. to their home, there was a back-yard cozy booth with the half moon cut into the door.
In 1951 RoseMarie became a widow with two young daughters, suddenly faced with huge responsibilities. Had she been a lesser woman, RoseMarie might have crumbled. But she had talent, energy, a dominating will and a work ethic that never waned. RoseMarie went on to work for the Town of Fircrest as Town Clerk and Chief Accountant; this was in the days when all records were kept by hand!
Moving on, she worked four years at the ASARCO smelter. She then worked for Weyerhaeuser in their law office for the next 23 years as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel and as Corporate Records Manager.
RoseMarie became a capable, level-headed business woman deeply involved in community affairs as well as business. She had a part in the founding of the Fircrest Community Club and was the Fircrest reporter for the Tacoma Times and Lakewood Log newspapers.
RoseMarie was a member of the initial Fircrest Historical Society, the forerunner of the Fircrest Civic and Heritage Association. She was a charter member of the Fircrest Methodist Church as well as a member of the Greenwoods Garden Club that helped plant Kwanzan cherry trees along Regents Blvd.
In later years RoseMarie thoroughly enjoyed her years spent volunteering as a docent at Lakewold Gardens. RoseMarie became President of the Wainwright PTA and was presented with the Golden Acorn Award in 1950. It was predictable that she would be elected to the Town Council , serving three terms from 1975 - 1988. RoseMarie was a vital member of the government of Fircrest for 13 years. She also served on civic committees in Tacoma, Pierce County Council of Governments. RoseMarie was also appointed by the governor to serve on the Transit Board.
Throughout RoseMarie's life, she was recognized by her peers in both business and civic life. Among the many accolades and awards she received were: the Paul J. Raver Award for outstanding community service through leadership, presented by the Northwest Public Power Association (1989), the Presidents Award, presented by the Lions Club of Tacoma Northwest (1990 - 1991), Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Service by the Pierce County Government, and last, but not least, Pierce County Transit dedicated their conference room as the "RoseMarie Raudebaugh Conference Room" for appreciation of her outstanding service as a Pierce Transit Commissioner.
RoseMarie was predeceased by her parents, sister Dora Mae Coy, and husband Donavon. She is survived by her daughters Marcia, and Myrna (Paul) Cutler, honorary pallbearers: Paul Cutler, Jan Chamberlin, Marty (Kim) Gorman, and grandsons Jack (Julie), Gregory (Kaycie), Lance (Sharon) Cutler.
She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law Winston French Coy and her nephews Dana (Joanne) Coy and "Doc" Coy, and many other relatives.
We thank the staff of Hearthside Manor, MultiCare, and Franciscan Hospice House for their loving care of our beloved mother and grandmother. Donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. At RoseMarie's request, a private family service will be held.
Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 3/15/2006.
Pierce County Pioneer RoseMarie passed away peacefully after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1915 to Earnest and Gertrude Rice owners of the famous Hoyt Donut Company on 6th Avenue.
Later she was joined by her sister, Dora Mae (Coy).
RoseMarie graduated from Stadium High School in 1932. After marriage to Donavon Raudebaugh, they acquired land in Pierce County now known as Fircrest. For four years they blew stumps, poured concrete and built a one-story "vacation" home, which later became their permanent residence. RoseMarie and Don and their two daughters, Marcia and Myrna, moved in during 1942. Their home was the only house west of Alameda.
For a year the family carried water from the Anderson farm across the street, cooked on a wood stove, used kerosene lamps, and until the sewer finally made it up Spring St. to their home, there was a back-yard cozy booth with the half moon cut into the door.
In 1951 RoseMarie became a widow with two young daughters, suddenly faced with huge responsibilities. Had she been a lesser woman, RoseMarie might have crumbled. But she had talent, energy, a dominating will and a work ethic that never waned. RoseMarie went on to work for the Town of Fircrest as Town Clerk and Chief Accountant; this was in the days when all records were kept by hand!
Moving on, she worked four years at the ASARCO smelter. She then worked for Weyerhaeuser in their law office for the next 23 years as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel and as Corporate Records Manager.
RoseMarie became a capable, level-headed business woman deeply involved in community affairs as well as business. She had a part in the founding of the Fircrest Community Club and was the Fircrest reporter for the Tacoma Times and Lakewood Log newspapers.
RoseMarie was a member of the initial Fircrest Historical Society, the forerunner of the Fircrest Civic and Heritage Association. She was a charter member of the Fircrest Methodist Church as well as a member of the Greenwoods Garden Club that helped plant Kwanzan cherry trees along Regents Blvd.
In later years RoseMarie thoroughly enjoyed her years spent volunteering as a docent at Lakewold Gardens. RoseMarie became President of the Wainwright PTA and was presented with the Golden Acorn Award in 1950. It was predictable that she would be elected to the Town Council , serving three terms from 1975 - 1988. RoseMarie was a vital member of the government of Fircrest for 13 years. She also served on civic committees in Tacoma, Pierce County Council of Governments. RoseMarie was also appointed by the governor to serve on the Transit Board.
Throughout RoseMarie's life, she was recognized by her peers in both business and civic life. Among the many accolades and awards she received were: the Paul J. Raver Award for outstanding community service through leadership, presented by the Northwest Public Power Association (1989), the Presidents Award, presented by the Lions Club of Tacoma Northwest (1990 - 1991), Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Service by the Pierce County Government, and last, but not least, Pierce County Transit dedicated their conference room as the "RoseMarie Raudebaugh Conference Room" for appreciation of her outstanding service as a Pierce Transit Commissioner.
RoseMarie was predeceased by her parents, sister Dora Mae Coy, and husband Donavon. She is survived by her daughters Marcia, and Myrna (Paul) Cutler, honorary pallbearers: Paul Cutler, Jan Chamberlin, Marty (Kim) Gorman, and grandsons Jack (Julie), Gregory (Kaycie), Lance (Sharon) Cutler.
She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law Winston French Coy and her nephews Dana (Joanne) Coy and "Doc" Coy, and many other relatives.
We thank the staff of Hearthside Manor, MultiCare, and Franciscan Hospice House for their loving care of our beloved mother and grandmother. Donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. At RoseMarie's request, a private family service will be held.
Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 3/15/2006.
RoseMarie Raudebaugh December 30, 1915 - March 12, 2006
Pierce County Pioneer RoseMarie passed away peacefully after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1915 to Earnest and Gertrude Rice owners of the famous Hoyt Donut Company on 6th Avenue.
Later she was joined by her sister, Dora Mae (Coy).
RoseMarie graduated from Stadium High School in 1932. After marriage to Donavon Raudebaugh, they acquired land in Pierce County now known as Fircrest. For four years they blew stumps, poured concrete and built a one-story "vacation" home, which later became their permanent residence. RoseMarie and Don and their two daughters, Marcia and Myrna, moved in during 1942. Their home was the only house west of Alameda.
For a year the family carried water from the Anderson farm across the street, cooked on a wood stove, used kerosene lamps, and until the sewer finally made it up Spring St. to their home, there was a back-yard cozy booth with the half moon cut into the door.
In 1951 RoseMarie became a widow with two young daughters, suddenly faced with huge responsibilities. Had she been a lesser woman, RoseMarie might have crumbled. But she had talent, energy, a dominating will and a work ethic that never waned. RoseMarie went on to work for the Town of Fircrest as Town Clerk and Chief Accountant; this was in the days when all records were kept by hand!
Moving on, she worked four years at the ASARCO smelter. She then worked for Weyerhaeuser in their law office for the next 23 years as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel and as Corporate Records Manager.
RoseMarie became a capable, level-headed business woman deeply involved in community affairs as well as business. She had a part in the founding of the Fircrest Community Club and was the Fircrest reporter for the Tacoma Times and Lakewood Log newspapers.
RoseMarie was a member of the initial Fircrest Historical Society, the forerunner of the Fircrest Civic and Heritage Association. She was a charter member of the Fircrest Methodist Church as well as a member of the Greenwoods Garden Club that helped plant Kwanzan cherry trees along Regents Blvd.
In later years RoseMarie thoroughly enjoyed her years spent volunteering as a docent at Lakewold Gardens. RoseMarie became President of the Wainwright PTA and was presented with the Golden Acorn Award in 1950. It was predictable that she would be elected to the Town Council , serving three terms from 1975 - 1988. RoseMarie was a vital member of the government of Fircrest for 13 years. She also served on civic committees in Tacoma, Pierce County Council of Governments. RoseMarie was also appointed by the governor to serve on the Transit Board.
Throughout RoseMarie's life, she was recognized by her peers in both business and civic life. Among the many accolades and awards she received were: the Paul J. Raver Award for outstanding community service through leadership, presented by the Northwest Public Power Association (1989), the Presidents Award, presented by the Lions Club of Tacoma Northwest (1990 - 1991), Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Service by the Pierce County Government, and last, but not least, Pierce County Transit dedicated their conference room as the "RoseMarie Raudebaugh Conference Room" for appreciation of her outstanding service as a Pierce Transit Commissioner.
RoseMarie was predeceased by her parents, sister Dora Mae Coy, and husband Donavon. She is survived by her daughters Marcia, and Myrna (Paul) Cutler, honorary pallbearers: Paul Cutler, Jan Chamberlin, Marty (Kim) Gorman, and grandsons Jack (Julie), Gregory (Kaycie), Lance (Sharon) Cutler.
She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law Winston French Coy and her nephews Dana (Joanne) Coy and "Doc" Coy, and many other relatives.
We thank the staff of Hearthside Manor, MultiCare, and Franciscan Hospice House for their loving care of our beloved mother and grandmother. Donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. At RoseMarie's request, a private family service will be held.
Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 3/15/2006.
Pierce County Pioneer RoseMarie passed away peacefully after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1915 to Earnest and Gertrude Rice owners of the famous Hoyt Donut Company on 6th Avenue.
Later she was joined by her sister, Dora Mae (Coy).
RoseMarie graduated from Stadium High School in 1932. After marriage to Donavon Raudebaugh, they acquired land in Pierce County now known as Fircrest. For four years they blew stumps, poured concrete and built a one-story "vacation" home, which later became their permanent residence. RoseMarie and Don and their two daughters, Marcia and Myrna, moved in during 1942. Their home was the only house west of Alameda.
For a year the family carried water from the Anderson farm across the street, cooked on a wood stove, used kerosene lamps, and until the sewer finally made it up Spring St. to their home, there was a back-yard cozy booth with the half moon cut into the door.
In 1951 RoseMarie became a widow with two young daughters, suddenly faced with huge responsibilities. Had she been a lesser woman, RoseMarie might have crumbled. But she had talent, energy, a dominating will and a work ethic that never waned. RoseMarie went on to work for the Town of Fircrest as Town Clerk and Chief Accountant; this was in the days when all records were kept by hand!
Moving on, she worked four years at the ASARCO smelter. She then worked for Weyerhaeuser in their law office for the next 23 years as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel and as Corporate Records Manager.
RoseMarie became a capable, level-headed business woman deeply involved in community affairs as well as business. She had a part in the founding of the Fircrest Community Club and was the Fircrest reporter for the Tacoma Times and Lakewood Log newspapers.
RoseMarie was a member of the initial Fircrest Historical Society, the forerunner of the Fircrest Civic and Heritage Association. She was a charter member of the Fircrest Methodist Church as well as a member of the Greenwoods Garden Club that helped plant Kwanzan cherry trees along Regents Blvd.
In later years RoseMarie thoroughly enjoyed her years spent volunteering as a docent at Lakewold Gardens. RoseMarie became President of the Wainwright PTA and was presented with the Golden Acorn Award in 1950. It was predictable that she would be elected to the Town Council , serving three terms from 1975 - 1988. RoseMarie was a vital member of the government of Fircrest for 13 years. She also served on civic committees in Tacoma, Pierce County Council of Governments. RoseMarie was also appointed by the governor to serve on the Transit Board.
Throughout RoseMarie's life, she was recognized by her peers in both business and civic life. Among the many accolades and awards she received were: the Paul J. Raver Award for outstanding community service through leadership, presented by the Northwest Public Power Association (1989), the Presidents Award, presented by the Lions Club of Tacoma Northwest (1990 - 1991), Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Service by the Pierce County Government, and last, but not least, Pierce County Transit dedicated their conference room as the "RoseMarie Raudebaugh Conference Room" for appreciation of her outstanding service as a Pierce Transit Commissioner.
RoseMarie was predeceased by her parents, sister Dora Mae Coy, and husband Donavon. She is survived by her daughters Marcia, and Myrna (Paul) Cutler, honorary pallbearers: Paul Cutler, Jan Chamberlin, Marty (Kim) Gorman, and grandsons Jack (Julie), Gregory (Kaycie), Lance (Sharon) Cutler.
She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law Winston French Coy and her nephews Dana (Joanne) Coy and "Doc" Coy, and many other relatives.
We thank the staff of Hearthside Manor, MultiCare, and Franciscan Hospice House for their loving care of our beloved mother and grandmother. Donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. At RoseMarie's request, a private family service will be held.
Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 3/15/2006.
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