Rosemary Napora died on Sept. 25 at Martha and Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo. She was born on May 6, 1927, in Tacoma to Adam and Gladys Mulligan. She was 82 years of age.

Napora was also formerly of Roy.

Her early years were spent in Tacoma, attending school and working numerous jobs for local businesses including the Tacoma Tribune.

She enjoyed gardening, canning and being with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Floyd Balmer in 1950, her second husband John Napora II in 1998, her parents and a brother and sister.

She is survived by her daughters Kathaleen Balmer, Connie Gordon, MaryCarol Howerton (Roger) and Nancy (John) Kubicek; and son: John (Joanna) Napora III. She had nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four sisters and many nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Avenue NE in Poulsbo. A viewing will take place from noon-12:45 p.m. the day of the mass at the church.

Interment will be Oct. 9 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Memorial contributions can be made to Martha and Mary Health Care Services or The American Lung Association. An online guest book is available for the family at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.