Rosemary (Rosie) Robertson

Friday, Aug. 28, 2020

November 30, 1934 ~ August 11, 2020

We announce with heavy hearts the passing of Rosie on the early morning of August 11, 2020. However, there is peace knowing she found solace in the Lord’s arms while in the care and comfort of her home, at the age of 85.

Rosemary was born on November 30, 1934 to Joseph and Clara Mages, in Ford County, Kansas. She grew up in Spearville, Kansas with three brothers and three sisters.

She met her first husband Phillip Lenz in 1949. They were married August 4, 1953 and in their love they created two children, Jeanne and Tom. Phil died tragically in 1956.

She met Roy Evans in 1958 and they married the same year on December 28. They created five more sons, Rick, Mark, Greg, Randy and Steve, and spent 27 wonderful years together until his untimely death in 1986. They had settled in Bountiful, Utah in 1966, where she became a staple to the community and Saint Olaf Parish.

She married William Robertson on October 7, 1989. They blended families, adding eight more children.

Rosie was a key member of Saint Olaf Parish. In 2013, she received The Madeleine Award in response to the valuable role she played with her dedicated service. She was active in the Council of Women and was a previous aid in the scouting program and volunteered for Saint Olaf School.

She is survived by her husband William “Bill” Robertson; children Jeanne (Larry) Cross, Tom (Ginger) Evans, Rick (Teresa) Evans, Randy (Stephanie) Evans; stepchildren Gloria (Ken) Fullmer, Nancy McEwan, Mike Robertson, Pat (Joni) Robertson, Gina (Ernesto) Garza, John (Margaret) Robertson, Mary Eileen (Susan) Evans; 39 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, as well as countless relatives and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her cherished former husbands; children Mark Evans, Greg Evans, Steve and (wife) Kristy Evans; stepdaughter Deborah Vanderbur, stepson-in-law Mike McEwan; stepgrandson Jake Robertson; grandson John Mark Evans; great-grandson Timothy Riding; parents, Joe and Clara Mages; siblings Alvin and (wife) Angie Mages, Marian and (husband) DelLoyd George, Jerry Mages, Joan and (husband) Ray Stacy; brother in law Al Koechner, Tony and (wife) Marty Mages.

A funeral Mass was celebrated August 22, 2020 at Saint Olaf Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Saint Olaf Catholic Church.