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Rosemary A. McGowan

May 25, 1938 - December 20, 2023

Rosemary A. McGowan, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 20, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 85. Born on May 25, 1938, in Lincoln Nebraska, Rosemary always cherished her roots in the College View area where she spent a fulfilling life marked by dedication, love and unwavering kindness.

In her early years, Rosemary worked at Alice’s Restaurant along with Kings Drive In before dedicating over 30 years of her life to Howards Pantry, where her commitment and hard work were an inspiration to all who knew here.

Rosemary is survived by her loving children, Lance McGowan of Lincoln, and Debbie McGowan of Clayton North Carolina. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her five grandchildren: Shelby McGowan, Josie (Seth) Quillen, Brier McGowan, Avery Stevenson, and Andrew Priefert; six great grandchildren: Many nieces and nephews, sisters Barbara Winters, Gifford IL, and Carolyn Donner Oshkosh WI. All will forever cherish her memory.

She is preceded in death by parents William and Estella (Thorpe) Walker; Brothers Merle, Don, Daryl, Richard and Kenneth and sister Janice.

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