Rosemarie Bejcek

Life is what we make it, and what a life you have made.
Filled with memories of family and friends, things you would never trade.
You see the good in others, and that colors all you do…
For “you” are the wonderful example, 
Here’s to celebrating you!
For you are the most wonderful and beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. You are missed dearly.

Our beloved Mother, Rosemarie Bejcek, 92, of Susanville, California, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Born in Yreka, California, Sept. 11, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Marie Gemmet, of Placerville, California, and the middle child of four brothers.  She was the wife of 47 years to the late Ronald C. Bejcek.

Rosemarie attended grammar school in Pollock Pines, California, graduating from El Dorado County High School in 1950.  She supported herself as a nanny while attending and graduating with a nursing degree from San Francisco Mt. Zion Nursing school in 1956.  Rosemarie married her childhood friend, Ronald Bejcek, in 1958.

She started her nursing career in Placerville. In 1970, her career brought her and her family to Susanville, where they raised their five children.  She retired 47 years later from Lassen Memorial Hospital.  While raising their five children, she gracefully balanced her family, career and many extra social events, including her church, 4-H Events, school events and fundraisers.  She was very loyal to her family and community

She is survived by her five children ‑ daughter, Naomi (husband Frank) Turner, of Susanville; daughter Holly (husband Michael) Carlson, of Fair Oaks, California; daughter Renee (husband Bill) Rouse, of Colorado; son Steve (wife Terri Lynn) Bejcek, of Janesville California; and son Wade (wife Jennifer) Bejcek, of Washington State.  Rosemarie leaves behind nine grandchildren: Laree Pierce; Morgan Roe; Adam and Joseph Rouse; Travis Bejcek and Danielle Schlesener; Taylor, Spencer and Collin Bejcek, and eight great grandchildren.

 Rosemarie was a “social butterfly,” a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend. She had a big heart and would always welcome you.  She was passionate about life, family, friends, her career and community.   And we will never forget her love of yard sales!

In her retirement years, she stayed very active with the Salvation Army and the Senior Center.  She often delivered food for the needy, volunteering for the preschoolers pre-med clinics and driving patients to their appointments in Reno.

Rosemarie was active with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Native Daughters, American Legion, Monticola Club, Jolly Elders, Bridge club and the Senior Center.

She enjoyed traveling with friends to New Zealand, Switzerland, Hawaii, Mt. Rushmore, the Rose Parade in LA, just to name a few.

 Please pass along your fondest memories to friends and family.

Her smile, generosity, and friendship will forever be remembered and missed by all who knew her.

Rosemarie’s Memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday Dec. 5, at at the Susanville Monticola Club, 140 S. Lassen St.  Luncheon to follow.

Donations:  Honey Lake Hospice, PO Box 1166, Susanville, CA  96130.