Obituary for Rosemary F. Colwes
In Loving Memory of Rosemary F. Colwes
December 16, 1929-May 21, 2019.
In 1952 she married David W. Colwes Jr., her beloved husband for 46 years until his death 1998. Loving mother of Dean (Debbie) Colwes and Tracy (Matt) Scott; Cherished grandmother of Aaron (Shana) Colwes, Brandon Colwes, Trevor (Megan) Colwes and Kalan (Bethany Lockerbie) Scott; Cherished great grandmother of David and Lucy Colwes, Jack and Elise Colwes and Arya Scott; dear sister to the late Loretta Proie. Among her descendants are her sisters’ children; Sherry Miller, Mark Proie and many nieces and nephews. Rosemary Graduated from South Hills High School in 1946. She worked for the Koppers Corporation before marriage and followed her husband in the Army to Munich Germany where she worked for Radio Free Europe, with extensive European travel for 1 year. Moving to Mt. Lebanon in 1963 and working for Pediatricians McHenry & Lanz as office manager for 20 plus years. She was a member of Sunset Hills Presbyterian Church and a passionate conservative who loved her country. Rosemary passed due to natural causes at 89 years of age but lived a rich life. A devoted mom, grandmother, and loving sister. She will forever remain in our thoughts but especially in our hearts, Love you Mom. A service will be held Tuesday May 28, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Mt. Lebanon cemetery. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS (412 531-4000). Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com
December 16, 1929-May 21, 2019.
In 1952 she married David W. Colwes Jr., her beloved husband for 46 years until his death 1998. Loving mother of Dean (Debbie) Colwes and Tracy (Matt) Scott; Cherished grandmother of Aaron (Shana) Colwes, Brandon Colwes, Trevor (Megan) Colwes and Kalan (Bethany Lockerbie) Scott; Cherished great grandmother of David and Lucy Colwes, Jack and Elise Colwes and Arya Scott; dear sister to the late Loretta Proie. Among her descendants are her sisters’ children; Sherry Miller, Mark Proie and many nieces and nephews. Rosemary Graduated from South Hills High School in 1946. She worked for the Koppers Corporation before marriage and followed her husband in the Army to Munich Germany where she worked for Radio Free Europe, with extensive European travel for 1 year. Moving to Mt. Lebanon in 1963 and working for Pediatricians McHenry & Lanz as office manager for 20 plus years. She was a member of Sunset Hills Presbyterian Church and a passionate conservative who loved her country. Rosemary passed due to natural causes at 89 years of age but lived a rich life. A devoted mom, grandmother, and loving sister. She will forever remain in our thoughts but especially in our hearts, Love you Mom. A service will be held Tuesday May 28, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Mt. Lebanon cemetery. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS (412 531-4000). Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com