RoseMary Walsh (82 years and 7 days), of Oak Harbor, passed away peacefully July 16, 2016.

She was born in Bellingham in 1934. RoseMary graduated from Bellingham High School in 1952.

Following high school she enlisted and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War (’52 – ’54) where she met her husband John Walsh.

Married in 1954, they began a life together in which they raised three boys, now grown: John W. (61), David A. (59) and Daniel K. (58).

RoseMary was a partner in the printing company, MHB printing in Sunnyvale, Calif. She was a member of Oak Harbor Elks Emblem Club and she loved golf, painting, baking, flowers and family.

RoseMary was preceded in death by her mother Nellie Gesse and sister MaryAnn Gwinn. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, John L. Walsh; sons, John W. Walsh, David A. Walsh and Daniel K. Walsh; grandchildren, Kimberly, Laura, Mike and John; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Gavin; and sisters Georgeen Gordon and Mildred Nelson.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to San Juan Care Center, Hospice of the Northwest, and most especially to her husband John for all his love and care.

If you would like to make a memorial donation in RoseMary’s honor please donate to the Parkinson’s Foundation. RoseMary’s memorial service was held Friday, July 22 at Burley Funeral Chapel.