Rosemary Napora

passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009 at Martha and Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on May 6, 1927 in Tacoma, Washington to Adam T. and Gladys E. Mulligan. She was 82 years of age. Rosemary was also formerly of Roy, WA.Rosemary's early years were spent in Tacoma, Wahington attending school and working numerous jobs for local businesses including the Tacoma Tribune. She enjoyed gardening, canning and being with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children; Kathaleen M. Balmer, Connie Gordon, Nancy Kubicek and her husband John, John V. Napora III and his wife Joanna and MaryCarol Howerton and her husband Rodger. There are nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and four sisters and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband Floyd T. Balmer in 1950, her second husband John V. Napora II in 1998, her parents and one brother and sister. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Avenue NE in Poulsbo. A viewing will take place from 12-12:45 PM the day of the Mass at the church. Interment will take place on Friday, October 9th at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.Memorial contributions can be made to Martha and Mary Health Care Services or The American Lung Association.