Rosemary Ann Partridge

After a long and difficult struggle to sustain her health, Rosemary Ann Partridge passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Her family was with her and surrounding her bedside.

Rosemary was born on June 5, 1956, in Battle Creek, MI. She was the daughter of James Milo and Mary (Mackaluso) Partridge and moved to Hastings, MI when she was six years old. Rosemary graduated from Hastings Highschool in 1974 and she graduated with an associates degree in business from Kellogg Community College in 1975. She was previously married, first to Robert Williams for five years and then the Larry Bingaman for 20 years. Rosemary started her career as a secretary for the United States Army at the Federal Center in Battle Creek, MI. She then transferred to Fort Huachuca, AZ, where she worked for 20 years. She also traveled internationally many times and worked abroad in Worms, Germany for six years. She finished her government career by working at the Detroit Arsenal until her retirement in 2013.

During her time in Hastings, Rosemary was a member of the First Baptist Church. In her youth, she was a leader on their quiz team and sang in their church choir. She was a compassionate Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for victims of child abuse in Arizona. Rosemary also won a citizenship award at Fort Huachuca and received awards for her outstanding work every year. Additionally, three banquets were given in her honor and a large photograph remains displayed in Grayling Hall to commemorate her achievements. For leisure, Rosemary enjoyed playing her computer games and participating in Bingo events at the Commission on Aging. You would often see her with a good book in her hands or joyfully supporting her family with her time and presence. Rosemary was an active and passionate community volunteer and she gave many hours of her time volunteering with Michigan Blood and Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her father, James Milo Partridge, stepfather, Gary Arnold, grandparents, Paul Dominac and Rebecca (Slayer) Mackaluso and Milo and Lily Partridge, aunts Barbara Underwood and Mildred Wiley, and uncle, Robert Louis Mackaluso.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Arnold of Hastings, MI, brothers James Milo (Lainie) Partridge of Hastings, MI and Frank Richard (Ginger) Partridge of Scottsville, KY, nieces Lindsay and Katherine, nephews Matthew and Jake, great nieces Isabella and Rebel, and great nephews Donovan and Nolan.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058.  Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Hastings Baptist Church, 309 E Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI 49058 with a viewing one hour prior.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Donations can be made in her honor to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Michigan Blood, and Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .

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