Rosemary Anita Holmes Berry was born on August 6, 1924 in Denver, Colorado, as the eldest child of the late Dr. Clarence F. Holmes and Fairfax B. Holmes. She passed away, surrounded by family on Thursday, October 24, 2013.
After completing her primary education in the Denver Public Schools system at 24th Street, Whittier, and Cole Jr. high schools, Rosemary graduated from Manual Training High School in 1941, earned a Bachelor of Science in 1945 from Fisk University in Nashville, where she was initiated in the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and studied Medical Social Work at the University of Chicago and the University of Denver.
Rosemary enjoyed a long and successful career, both as a homemaker and in the workplace, including employment as a Medical Social Worker at Provident Hospital in Chicago, a Probation Officer/Counselor in Denver Juvenile Court, and a Social Worker in the Denver Public Schools system.
Rosemary dedicated her life to the service of others, and lived according to two main principles: the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and from her father, "There is only one race, the human race." These principles inspired her leading a life of compassion, providing services, assistance, and support for who came into contact with her. With this outlook she easily interacted with and related to people from any and all backgrounds, regardless of ethnic, cultural, or religious identity.
In addition to raising her three children she dedicated her free time to the Denver Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta, the Denver Chapter of The Links, Inc., of which she was a charter member, the Denver Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., of which she was a charter member, and as Board member of the George Washington Carver Nursery Association.
One of Rosemary's most fulfilling achievements was the union created through her marriage to Leslie J. Berry. Together they continued the family legacy received from their parents and grandparents; and have been passed on to their children and grandchildren. She was proud to have raised such educated and responsible adults who are now passing these admirable values to their own children – her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband Leslie J. Berry, Sr., brother William and her sister Clarita (Carl). Rosemary's legacy lives on through her sister June, three children Elease (William), Leslie, and Alan (Susan), two nephews Carl (Cheryl) and Anthony, and four grandchildren William Zaki, Alexandria, Ihsan, and Quincey, and a multitude of extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to:
Little Saints at George Washington Carver Learning Center
Fisk University
The United Negro College Fund - See more at: http://www.caldwellkirk.com/obituary/Rosemary-Berry/Denver-CO/1306647#sthash.CoaVD8IS.dpuf
After completing her primary education in the Denver Public Schools system at 24th Street, Whittier, and Cole Jr. high schools, Rosemary graduated from Manual Training High School in 1941, earned a Bachelor of Science in 1945 from Fisk University in Nashville, where she was initiated in the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and studied Medical Social Work at the University of Chicago and the University of Denver.
Rosemary enjoyed a long and successful career, both as a homemaker and in the workplace, including employment as a Medical Social Worker at Provident Hospital in Chicago, a Probation Officer/Counselor in Denver Juvenile Court, and a Social Worker in the Denver Public Schools system.
Rosemary dedicated her life to the service of others, and lived according to two main principles: the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and from her father, "There is only one race, the human race." These principles inspired her leading a life of compassion, providing services, assistance, and support for who came into contact with her. With this outlook she easily interacted with and related to people from any and all backgrounds, regardless of ethnic, cultural, or religious identity.
In addition to raising her three children she dedicated her free time to the Denver Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta, the Denver Chapter of The Links, Inc., of which she was a charter member, the Denver Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., of which she was a charter member, and as Board member of the George Washington Carver Nursery Association.
One of Rosemary's most fulfilling achievements was the union created through her marriage to Leslie J. Berry. Together they continued the family legacy received from their parents and grandparents; and have been passed on to their children and grandchildren. She was proud to have raised such educated and responsible adults who are now passing these admirable values to their own children – her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband Leslie J. Berry, Sr., brother William and her sister Clarita (Carl). Rosemary's legacy lives on through her sister June, three children Elease (William), Leslie, and Alan (Susan), two nephews Carl (Cheryl) and Anthony, and four grandchildren William Zaki, Alexandria, Ihsan, and Quincey, and a multitude of extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to:
Little Saints at George Washington Carver Learning Center
Fisk University
The United Negro College Fund - See more at: http://www.caldwellkirk.com/obituary/Rosemary-Berry/Denver-CO/1306647#sthash.CoaVD8IS.dpuf
Rosemary Anita Holmes Berry was born on August 6, 1924 in Denver, Colorado, as the eldest child of the late Dr. Clarence F. Holmes and Fairfax B. Holmes. She passed away, surrounded by family on Thursday, October 24, 2013.
After completing her primary education in the Denver Public Schools system at 24th Street, Whittier, and Cole Jr. high schools, Rosemary graduated from Manual Training High School in 1941, earned a Bachelor of Science in 1945 from Fisk University in Nashville, where she was initiated in the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and studied Medical Social Work at the University of Chicago and the University of Denver.
Rosemary enjoyed a long and successful career, both as a homemaker and in the workplace, including employment as a Medical Social Worker at Provident Hospital in Chicago, a Probation Officer/Counselor in Denver Juvenile Court, and a Social Worker in the Denver Public Schools system.
Rosemary dedicated her life to the service of others, and lived according to two main principles: the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and from her father, "There is only one race, the human race." These principles inspired her leading a life of compassion, providing services, assistance, and support for who came into contact with her. With this outlook she easily interacted with and related to people from any and all backgrounds, regardless of ethnic, cultural, or religious identity.
In addition to raising her three children she dedicated her free time to the Denver Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta, the Denver Chapter of The Links, Inc., of which she was a charter member, the Denver Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., of which she was a charter member, and as Board member of the George Washington Carver Nursery Association.
One of Rosemary's most fulfilling achievements was the union created through her marriage to Leslie J. Berry. Together they continued the family legacy received from their parents and grandparents; and have been passed on to their children and grandchildren. She was proud to have raised such educated and responsible adults who are now passing these admirable values to their own children – her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband Leslie J. Berry, Sr., brother William and her sister Clarita (Carl). Rosemary's legacy lives on through her sister June, three children Elease (William), Leslie, and Alan (Susan), two nephews Carl (Cheryl) and Anthony, and four grandchildren William Zaki, Alexandria, Ihsan, and Quincey, and a multitude of extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to:
Little Saints at George Washington Carver Learning Center
Fisk University
The United Negro College Fund - See more at: http://www.caldwellkirk.com/obituary/Rosemary-Berry/Denver-CO/1306647#sthash.CoaVD8IS.dpuf
After completing her primary education in the Denver Public Schools system at 24th Street, Whittier, and Cole Jr. high schools, Rosemary graduated from Manual Training High School in 1941, earned a Bachelor of Science in 1945 from Fisk University in Nashville, where she was initiated in the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and studied Medical Social Work at the University of Chicago and the University of Denver.
Rosemary enjoyed a long and successful career, both as a homemaker and in the workplace, including employment as a Medical Social Worker at Provident Hospital in Chicago, a Probation Officer/Counselor in Denver Juvenile Court, and a Social Worker in the Denver Public Schools system.
Rosemary dedicated her life to the service of others, and lived according to two main principles: the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and from her father, "There is only one race, the human race." These principles inspired her leading a life of compassion, providing services, assistance, and support for who came into contact with her. With this outlook she easily interacted with and related to people from any and all backgrounds, regardless of ethnic, cultural, or religious identity.
In addition to raising her three children she dedicated her free time to the Denver Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta, the Denver Chapter of The Links, Inc., of which she was a charter member, the Denver Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., of which she was a charter member, and as Board member of the George Washington Carver Nursery Association.
One of Rosemary's most fulfilling achievements was the union created through her marriage to Leslie J. Berry. Together they continued the family legacy received from their parents and grandparents; and have been passed on to their children and grandchildren. She was proud to have raised such educated and responsible adults who are now passing these admirable values to their own children – her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband Leslie J. Berry, Sr., brother William and her sister Clarita (Carl). Rosemary's legacy lives on through her sister June, three children Elease (William), Leslie, and Alan (Susan), two nephews Carl (Cheryl) and Anthony, and four grandchildren William Zaki, Alexandria, Ihsan, and Quincey, and a multitude of extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to:
Little Saints at George Washington Carver Learning Center
Fisk University
The United Negro College Fund - See more at: http://www.caldwellkirk.com/obituary/Rosemary-Berry/Denver-CO/1306647#sthash.CoaVD8IS.dpuf
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