Rosemary Cook

Rosemary Ann Steiner Cook was born in Port Orchard, Washington on September 10, 1943, and passed away in Olympia, Washington on December 3, 2024, at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Bertha Steiner; sister: Frances Lee; brother, Albin Joseph Steiner; nephew, Harold Joseph Steiner; and nephew, Daniel Brown. She is survived by siblings, David Steiner of Spray, Oregon, and Margie Haisman of Olympia, Washington; children, Jay Kobayashi of Oregon City, Oregon, and David Cook of the Philippines; and grandchildren, Stella Cook and Lily Cook of the Philippines; nieces, Diane Cooper of Tucson, Arizona, Connie Vaughn of Mesa, Arizona, Morgan Bonaguidi or Port Orchard, Washington; Nephews Adam Steiner of Olalla, Washington, Joseph Benjamin Steiner of Belfair, Washington.

Rosemary grew up in the Olalla/Gig Harbor/Port Orchard area. She graduated from South Kitsap High School. In her teenage years she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and pursued a career as a Missionary to Japan after graduating from Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada. After almost 30 years, Rosemary returned to the States and eventually settled in Port Angeles where she worked as a home health caregiver until she retired. She made several trips to the Philippines to visit family, and while there also did missionary work at a school for orphaned children.

Rosemary loved the beautiful Port Angeles area and did many hikes in the mountains and walks along the seashore with friends. She was a prolific gardener and grew vegetables and many flowers. She was active in the Independent Bible Church. She enjoyed the bible study, prayer, and singles adult groups there. Due to health concerns, she was unable to attend all the church services.

Rosemary’s salvation and faith in God gave her strength and hope. She is in heaven now and resting in the arms of her Lord.

Rosemary's service will be held at Haven of Rest on January 11th, 2025 at 1PM with a reception to follow.