Rosemarie Jimenez
May 11, 1935 - February 10, 2021
Rosemarie “Rosie” Jimenez; Our loving wife, mother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Rosie was born to Matilda and George Marushack on May 11, 1935 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was the darling of Rock Springs High School where she was a Cheerleader and member of Student Council, Pep Club and the National Thespian Society.
She earned her nursing degree from Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 and practiced as a registered nurse for 30 years. Her extensive career included positions as a surgical nurse at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and as a home health nurse for Community Nursing Service of Salt Lake. She retired as the Director of the Outpatient Clinic at Shriners Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City, Utah. Although retired, Rosie never stopped nursing. She continually cared for her family, friends and neighbors. Even recently, she actively assumed a “nursing position” consoling her fellow residents and the staff at Sunrise of Sandy memory care unit.
Rosie won the heart of Lee Joseph Jimenez and they married in 1957. They shared a wonderful life together until Lee passed in 2011. Rosie and Lee moved across the nation, from Wyoming to Florida, New Jersey to Utah and numerous places in between. Along the way their family grew to include their four children, Paul (Siama), David (Alicia), Daniel (Secret) and Renee Justice.
Rosie loved music and dancing, her Utah Jazz, the Rock Springs hometown spirit and the color purple. She took great pride in and celebrated her Croatian heritage. She widened our food experiences with traditional “Old Country” fare and a very short stretch of French cooking.
Those who knew Rosie best remember her infectious laugh and silly adorable personality. She has been described as one of the purest souls, nurturing, caring, kind and selfless. She is a friend to everyone and a role model of how to treat others.
Rosie’s giving spirit is carried on by her four children, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, her sister, and extended family relations and friends from every walk of life.
The family extends their utmost appreciation and thanks to the many amazing caregivers and friends Rosie met at Sunrise of Sandy and Inspiration Hospice. Their special care and love for Rosie gave her family peace of mind.
A Wake will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Please call the funeral home at 801-474-9119 between the hours of 9 and 5 to make a reservation in order to abide by social distancing guidelines. Rosie was a long-time parishioner at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest in a private committal ceremony at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Funeral mass and urn burial may be viewed online by returning to this website and clicking the “Watch Service” button which will appear above. Online condolences may also be offered here. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association by clicking the “Donate” link above.
In Loving Memory
Paul, Siama and Isabella�� So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and grandma! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a very sweet lady! Hugs and love to all of you. ��Tom, Michelle, Josh, Brandon & Erika
So sorry for your loss Dan, Dave, Renee and Paul. It was good to hear that Aunt Rosie passed peacefully. I will always remember her for being so sweet, unprejudiced and accepting. Thinking of you all and wishing you all the best. ~Justin~
To My Jimenez family I hope all is well you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Grandma Rosemary was a great wonderful smart and joyful person. From everything I remember she always used to have a great big smile on her face and her laugh oh gosh I will never forget her laugh she was always kind and she loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart. She was a strong person with great ambition someone who we miss dearly and will cherish for the rest of our lives. Today she would tell us all that (Our live is an occasion.........rise to it!) love you grandma always and forever your grandson Justin John Jimenez
Renee, I am sending you my deepest sympathy during this time. May the happy memories help you through this time.
I had the pleasure of working with Rosemarie at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Salt Lake City when she was the Director of The Outpatient Department. Unfortunately, she retired about 6 months after I began working there. On the bright side, we were able to continue our friendship through our mutual friend, Connie Brunetti. we were enjoyed various dinners, lunches and other social events together. May her memory be eternal.
I feel a great loss at the passing g of my sister. I have great memories of us together in early years . She was a wonderful wife and mother of her children. She was kind and helpful to all people, including me.
In Loving Memory
