Morris, Rosemary Hansine Andersen age 81, of Lakeville, passed away on July 22. Rosemary grew up in Proctor, MN and graduat-ed cum laude from the University of Minnesota Duluth with an Educa- tion degree in 1954. She taught in MN and CA where she met Tom, the young naval officer who would be the love of her life. From that day on, Tom and their growing family would be her greatest joy. Rosemary loved laughter, children, literature, music, cooking, traveling, quiet times and loud family gatherings. As her daughters had children, her love grew to new heights. They were her pride and joy - and she loved them fiercely and thoroughly. Rosemary is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Thomas Morris. She leaves behind her "beautiful babies", Julia Morris, Barbara (Scott) Fischer, Deborah (Ron) Peterson, Patricia (Brandon) Falk and Melissa Morris as well as her eleven grandchildren. Rosemary dearly loved her family, friends, faith and country. The world was a better place with her here and she will be loved and missed every day. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at All Saints Catholic Church 19795 Holyoke Ave. Lakeville. A gathering of family and friends will take place at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr.,(Co Rd 50) Lakeville (952-469-2723) on Tuesday (7/29) from 5-8 PM with rosary at 7 PM. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Memorials can be given in her name to All Saints Catholic Church, Lakeville, MN or Wounded Warriors. Condolences: whitefuneralhomes.com

Published on July 27, 2014


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