Rosemary Virginia
Forester Combs passed away on April 26, 2016 in San Antonio after a long
illness. She was born
Published in El Paso Times from May 7 to May 16, 2016
Rosemary
Virginia Forester Combs passed away on April 26, 2016 in San Antonio
after a long illness. She was born October 26, 1938 in McCamey, Texas to
Russell and Margaret Forester, both of whom predeceased her. Rosemary
was raised in West University in Houston. She graduated from Lamar High
School and the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She began her career as the manager and buyer
for the book department of all the Foley's Department Stores. Later
while in Georgia she managed the Columbus Symphony. After a move to El
Paso, Texas she served as executive director of The Battered Woman's
Shelter. She served on the Texas State Pharmacy Board, appointed by
Governor George W. Bush. She was chosen for Leadership El Paso and
Leadership Texas and was involved in many civic activities. She loved
art, music, and gardening. She designed needlepoint and needlepoint
patterns and was an expert on the craft. She is survived by her daughter
Rebecca Piper, Rebecca's husband Todd, and their children Morghan and
Stephen. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Forester Coleman
and Susan Forester Brauchle, Susan's husband Eldon, and numerous nieces,
nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A memorial service and
reception will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Beck
Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, Texas.
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