Rosemary Thompson, age 79, of Colman, passed away Thursday July 20, 2017, at her home.

Rosemary was born June 4, 1938, in Webster, S.D. and was raised by her mother Estella. She attended school in Webster and graduated from Webster High School in 1956.

She was married to James Bowar on June 20, 1958. They moved to Colman and later she moved to Madison, S.D.

She was a stay-at-home mom and small business owner. Rosemary married James R. Thompson on August 2, 1984, in Colman.

Rosemary loved spending time with her girls and grandchildren, doing crossword puzzles, golfing, fishing, playing bridge, cooking, baking, canning, crocheting, playing cards and reading.

Rosemary and Jim loved to travel, wintering in Arizona and California and spending their summers at Lake Shetek, Minn. Rosemary enjoyed watching M*A*S*H and was a huge Harry Potter fan. She was a member of the Colman Lutheran Church.

Rosemary is survived by three daughters: Elizabeth (Clifford) Mikesell, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Stephene Lebert, Colman and Jennifer Watson, Bozeman, Mon.; five step-sons: James A. (Susan) Thompson, Colman; Daniel (Donna) Thompson, Egan; William Thompson, Valley Park, Mo.; David Thompson and Christopher (Demi) both of Sioux Falls and numerous grandchildren.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, James; grandson, Nicholas; parents and numerous aunts and uncles.

A prayer service was held July 24 at Skroch Funeral Chapel, Colman with burial in the Colman Cemetery.

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