Rosemary Elpers passed away Sunday, April 18th, 2021. Rosemary was born December 28th, 1938, in Evansville, Indiana, to Chris and Evelyn Schickel. She had two sisters, Helen (deceased) and Joyce; and three brothers, Melvin, Harold (both deceased), and Ralph.
In 1955, she married Donald Elpers, and the next thing they knew, they had four children, Donna Rownd (Brad, Largo, FL), Deana Ford (George, Lehigh Acres, FL), Darrin (Holly, Crystal River, FL), and Doug (Heidi, Hudson, FL). They moved to Florida in 1969 and started a new chapter that ended up with ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
The light of her life was her family. She lived for holidays. Lived for having her family gathered around her. Lived for decorating for the seasons. Whether it be putting up pictures her grandbabies had drawn for her or coloring 6 hundred dozen Easter eggs or “Supervising” Pop putting up Christmas lights. All worth it to have her family together.
She loved her little “Sugars”. All parenting rules went out the windows the minute a grandbaby stepped into the house. That was her house and Granny made the rules.
She is preceded in death by Don, Melvin, Harold, Helen, her granddaughter, Katie, and great-granddaughter, Faith.
Her passing will leave a void in many lives. But the memories made will fill our hearts forever. Rest in peace with Pop, and all your family that have gone before you.
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes - Hudson Chapel
Larry and Jan Ladd
April 21, 2021, 4:38 am
Our Love and Prayers to the Family for the Comfort of the Holy Spirit during this time of Loss. I’ve known this special family since the early 70’s and Don and Rosemary’s door was always open to the Firehouse gang from the beaches.
Joleen Elpers
April 24, 2021, 3:39 pm
Dear Donna, Deana, Darrin and Doug, Your mom was truly a beautiful and loving person. I met her when I was 6 years old, and she spoiled me and made me feel special from that very first day. Thank you for letting me a part of your family for all of these years. I will miss my sister at heart so much. Rest In Peace dear Rose. I love you.
MartaSue Valette
April 28, 2021, 4:48 pm
Dear Darrin – so sorry for your loss; losing anyone is tough but losing mother seems to be the toughest. Hope you have good memories to keep. Sending prayers for comfort.