Rosemarie passed away peacefully surrounded by family, with her husband Mark holding her hand and caressing her forehead on April 14th 2021 in Victoria BC where she was taken by the Angels to be with the Lord.
Rosemarie was born in Victoria on July 21st 1961 and is predeceased by parents Franz and Maria Schmid. She leaves the Love of her life, her husband Mark of 35 years. She will be lovingly remembered by sister Heidi, niece Carmen (David) great-nephew Matteo, nieces Claudia & Gisella (Rosario), mother-in-law Shirley, sister-in-law Lorraine (Mike), niece Kathryn (Lyndon), nephews Cameron & Jordan, sister-in-law Michelle (Darren) nieces Janelle (Jared) & Jennifer and many other extended family and friends.
Rosemarie’s life was to be one of service being a BC Civil Servant for her entire working career which included many appointments including Government House where she met Queen Elizabeth and personally got to know five of BC’s Lieutenant Governors. Rosemarie found an additional way of serving the community in philanthropy on the organizational teams for Visions, the Women of Distinction awards and the Board of Ballet Victoria.
Rosemarie’s passions were her garden, cooking and baking to share with family and friends, travel, the Arts, dance and especially ballroom dancing with her husband Mark.
At an early age Rosemarie played the piano but, in her teens, decided to take Ballet and met Paul Destrooper (Future Artistic Director of Ballet Victoria). Rosemarie was to dance with Paul in the school production Mary Poppins where she played Mary Poppins and Paul, Bert. It was hard to imagine that after all those years Paul and Rosemarie would keep in touch and in 2008, she joined the Board of Ballet Victoria as the president. Rosemarie worked with determination, tenacity and tirelessly continuing her passion with Ballet Victoria until she passed away helping to leave a legacy that will live on. As a tribute to Rosemarie, a pair of Pointe Shoes will be interred with her signed by the members of the Company of Ballet Victoria with the inscription “Thank You! Dance with the Angels”. She would have been so proud.
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:15)
We thank McCall’s for their organization of a private interment for family and friends at Royal Oak Burial Park.
In Lieu of Flowers please make Donations in Rosemarie’s name to Ballet Victoria PO Box 8877 Victoria, BC V8W 3Z1, https://www.balletvictoria.ca/product-category/donations/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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53 Responses
Paul and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Rosemarie was such a lovely lady and we always enjoyed her company. She has such an enthusiasm for life and we always enjoyed watching you two dance. Rosemarie will always be close to you with loving memories.
Mark and family of Rosemarie,
Our sincere sympathy goes out to you all.
Rosemarie was a kind, gentle and loving woman.
It was our honour to have known her and she will always
remain in our prayers and our memory.
May She Rest In Peace in the arms of our Lord.
Paul and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Rosemarie was such a lovely lady and we always enjoyed her company. She had such a enthusiasm for life and we used to enjoy watching you two dance! Rosemarie
will be greatly missed. You will always keep her close with loving memories.
Words can not express the sadness we feel at the loss of Rosemarie, she was such a beautiful person. We offer our deepest condolences and hope that you can find comfort in the love that surrounds you . Always thinking of you .
Diane and Nels
With heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We remember and celebrate with gratitude the passion and achievements of Rosemarie for Ballet Victoria.
Rosemarie was such a beautiful person inside and out.
Our sincere condolences to you Mark and the Family. Your love for Rosemarie and hers for you is an inspiration to us all. Sending you much love.
Dearest Rosemarie your bright smile and genuine greetings will always be in our hearts.
My condolences to Rosemarie’s family and friends. I know you will miss this amazing lady.
To My Love
Rosemarie my heart is broken and may never mend
On Angels wings you were meant to fly
You have been taken from your pain and despair
and you are now at peace with the Lord
Fear not my Love the Angels will hold you in their arms
until I can hold you in mine again
So please save a dance for me
I Love you eternally with all my heart
Forever Mark
Our sincerest condolences at Rosemarie’s passing. May she be at peace in her new heavenly home.