Rosemary Marker

Rosemary Ella Marker of Kerrville, Texas passed away the morning of Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born January 13, 1940 in Selma, California to Ila Katherine MacIsaac and Alexander John MacIsaac.\r\n\r\nRosemary attended Elementary School and High School in Coalinga, California. She continued her education at Coalinga College and then graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Elementary Education in 1961. She loved to help children learn and taught in various School Districts and Catholic Schools for 18 years. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Edward L. Marker, on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1963. \r\n\r\nOver 57 years of marriage together, Rosemary and Ed enjoyed adventures world wide. They lived in Coalinga, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Whittier, Brea and Pasadena. Rosemary was an amazing and encouraging mother to their three children. The family enjoyed their years in Singapore and Balikpapan, Indonesia as well as life in Houston, Midland, Sugar Land, and Kerrville. She made numerous lasting friendships over the world.\r\n\r\nRosemary loved to help others. She volunteered at Family Outreach, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department, and taught water aerobics to the Tierra Linda Ranch Community. Rosemary's greatest gift was her love for her family and friends. She cherished relationships with all of her grandchildren. The happiest times she spent were watching and cheering them on. She had beautiful relationships with all of her nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Her dearest friend was her older sister Lyn Baker, who she spoke with daily and who lovingly helped us care for our mother in her final weeks. Rosemary believed these relationships made her rich in love and life. \r\n\r\nRosemary's deep faith gave her strength and courage in her 16-year journey with cancer. Rosemary lived her life to the fullest.\r\n \r\nThe Family would like to thank Dr. Rebecca Barrington, nurses and her staff for their beautiful care, humanity and professionalism. We are grateful for the nurses and staff at the Peterson Ambulatory Care Center. \r\n \r\nRosemary is preceded in death by her parents; her two brothers, Alexander (Sandy) MacIsaac and Timothy MacIsaac; her younger sister, Victoria MacIsaac; and brother-in-law, Jim Baker.\r\n \r\nRosemary is survived by her husband, Edward L. Marker; sister, Lyn Baker of Cambria, California; and sister-in-law, Nancy Richards and husband Roy. Rosemary also is survived by her three children: son, Edward T. Marker, wife Michelle of Midland, Texas, daughter Julie Swendig, husband Brad Swendig of Midland, Texas, and daughter, Jane Davis, husband Tom Davis of San Antonio, Texas; and nine grandchildren, Eddie, Thomas, and Ross Marker, Ashley and Alex Swendig, Jack and Luke Davis, and Mason and Jaxon Dolan. She is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.\r\n \r\nRosary will be at 6 PM, Monday, January 15, 2018 at Grimes Funeral Chapels.\r\n \r\nFuneral Mass will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Notre Dame Catholic Church.\r\n \r\nMemorials may be given to: American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229; Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department, 406 Oak Alley, Kerrville, TX 78028; and Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028.\r\n