On July 23, 1923, Rosemary Francis Neary was born and adopted by Dr. Bernard and Dessidaria (Smay) Neary in Helena.
She grew up in St. Xavier and Pryor, moving to Johnstown, Penn when she was a teenager. Upon graduation, she returned to her beloved Montana.
She started nursing school at St. Vincent’s hospital. After graduation, her career at St. Vincent’s began and would span over 4 decades. She served in many departments at St. V’s but her very favorite was being a nurse in the New Born Nursery.
It is at the hospital, that she met her future husband, Jesse Harold “Buck” Branstetter. The two were married on May 23, 1944 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Billings. They had four children Judith, Harold, Bernard and Bridgette.
Upon retirement she started her most important job. Rosemary moved in with her daughter Bridgette and son in law Keith Campbell to become a Nanny to her 3 youngest grandchildren, Jessica, Cole and Kaid. They and great grandson Joey were blessed to be cared for by Grandmother for over 24 years.
Rosemary enjoyed reading and loved history, which she lived through a lot in her 94 plus years., including the 1936 Johnstown flood. She was known for her brutal honesty, her kind, giving heart and being selfless. The most important thing in her life was her family. She loved her Catholic religion. The key to her long life must have been her one daily beer and chocolate!
Rosemary was met in Heaven on Sat. Dec. 9 by her grandmother, parents, husband, brother, John, son in law Harvey and grandson Joe Sr.
Rosemary is survived by her 4 children Judy, Buth (Mary), Tink (Kyla) and Bridgette (Keith), 11 grandchildren Chandel (Randy), Johnney (Amy), Corinne, Kerry, Jason (Keirston), Colleen (Chad), Trent (Vicky), Jeana (Travis), Jessica, Cole and Kaid, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons.
Memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice or to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday December 15, 2017
St Anthony Catholic Church
317 W 7th St
Laurel, MT 59044
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 15, 2017
St Anthony Catholic Church
317 W 7th St
Laurel, MT 59044
Rite of Committal
Immediately following Funeral Mass
Friday December 15, 2017
Park City Cemetery
Park City, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday December 15, 2017
St Anthony Catholic Church
317 W 7th St
Laurel, MT 59044
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 15, 2017
St Anthony Catholic Church
317 W 7th St
Laurel, MT 59044
Rite of Committal
Immediately following Funeral Mass
Friday December 15, 2017
Park City Cemetery
Park City, MT
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Denise Harvey says
To the Campbell family and the Branstetter family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you can find joy and peace in the cherished memories and legacy she has left in all of you,
Denise Harvey
Darrell Brabec says
Prayers for all the family!
Vicky stricker says
Will miss another of the great ones! I hope in heaven she and Buck are together again and she finds my mom and dad and gives them a big hug from me!
She was one lucky lady to have you care for her in her last days.
Jim Armstrong says
Our family was blessed to have Rosie, Buck and family as friends for so many years. Growing up would not have been the same with out them in our lives. My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time.
Richard Bowler says
Our thought and prayers are with you
Kathy Strub says
Very sorry for your loss. May your memories and Gods peace sustain you during this tough time.
Buggs and Loni Hartman says
We are so very very sorry for your loss. We know the Lord is holding you tightly in his arms. God bless you all. Cherish your memories.