In loving memory of my mom
Rosemarie Wilde Haigler
August 6, 1934 – January 19, 2020
Lived 85 years
Swain Memorial · Bryson City, NC
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."
Life story
Bryson City native, lover of travel, best friend to my dad, amazing mom, and lover of all animals.
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1934
Born August 6
1935
Rosemarie was 1 when Parker Brothers released Monopoly
1942
Rosemarie was 8 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"
1955
Rosemarie was 21 when Disneyland opened
1969
Rosemarie was 35 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1977
Rosemarie was 43 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1982
Rosemarie was 48 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1997
Rosemarie was 63 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
Rosemarie was 70 when Facebook was launched
2010
Rosemarie was 76 when Instagram was launched
2020
Passed away January 19, age 85
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