Rosemary Cory, age 87, passed away on December 4, 2019, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M, Monday, December 9, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (9460 NW Washington Avenue Elkhart, IA 50073). Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the church in Rosemary’s name.
Rosemary was born on September 18, 1932, in Albia, Iowa, to Thure and Rose (Ferris) Swartz. She was united in marriage to Buck Cory on July 28, 1956, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elkhart. Together, they welcomed one daughter, Kelly. Rosemary traveled all over the world for Buck’s Navy career, they settled back in the Midwest after his retirement and she eventually moved back to Johnston to be closer to family after his passing. Rosemary spent 18 years as an associate working for Walmart.
Rosemary was a loving military wife and mother to Kelly. To know her was to love her. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and attending all their events, from dance to choir and all kinds of sports. She was their number one fan.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kelly (Steve) Tracy of Johnston; three grandchildren; Cory, Carson and Clare Tracy along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and four siblings.
