Rosemary Rashman Obituary

To Posy's Family-



I'm so very saddened to hear about Posy, and I send my sincerest condolences to you. I met Posy freshman year at Michigan. She lived down the hall from me in the dorm and became part of a group of wonderful young women who made my first year of college a terrific experience. Although we didn't see each other very often as the decades piled up, we occasionally got together when business brought her to California or me to Chicago. She made a special effort to visit me when my daughter Elizabeth was born 20 years ago. It touched me that seeing my child in person was important to her.



I regret that we'd been out of contact the last few years and that I knew nothing of her illness. I will always remember Posy's beautiful big brown eyes and her completely unaffected way of speaking and of being.



Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

Betsy Palay

I will always remember Posy as a vibrant woman with a blinding smile. It is so difficult, from far away, to believe that her life has been tragically cut short. My heart and prayers are with you.

Dear Mr. Rashman, Debby and Katie,



Words cannot begin to express my shock and sadness upon hearing of Posy's passing. Although our close friendship was mostly between the ages of 13 and 25, Posy always held a special place in my heart. When we reunited in 2000, I encountered the same warm, friendly, honest, giving person that I knew years before. I have read what others have written in this guest book, and I was not surprised to see that Posy's warmth extended into her professional life as well as her personal one.



Special friends remain in our hearts long after they are physically gone and Posy will always be a part of me. I have spent the past few days reflecting on our friendship and I wonder if I would have survived junior high and high school without her. I have very fond memories, including doing our math homework together every night over the phone; making endless batches of chocolate chip cookies; spending many days and nights at your home, including a snowed-in week; carrying our cellos through the halls of New Trier when that was definitely not the 'cool' thing to do; attending rival Big 10 universities; and Posy being my maid of honor. In many ways, you were a second family to me and I will always cherish the love you extended to me and treasure those memories.



My heartfelt condolences to you on your loss. I hope that knowing how Posy touched others and lives on in them will help you through this difficult time.



With deepest sympathy,

Nancy

I just wanted to send my prayers and wishes to both of you and your father at this time. It broke my heart not to be able to give my condolences on Friday, due to a lack of babysitter. Posy was a great woman and I loved her dearly. I know she is up with her mom and mine playing with all the Bichons. Love, Julie Boyle

To Posy's Family:

I had the extreme pleasure of working for Posy at Continental Bank for about 8 years. She was a great boss and a dear friend. It has been 20 years since I moved to Seattle but I still would send Posy a holiday card and she would send me a Happy New Year Card. I treasured receiving those correspondences from Posy over all of the years. Posy set up a unique, fun learning environment for all of us at the bank--so much so, that many of us still keep in touch. She was the common bond. She was the first strong female role model in my life at a time when I needed it most. She took me under her wing as a high school employee and helped me to blossom over the years. To this day, I try to return the same kindness to the young people that work with me and for me. She was very dear to me. I remember how happy we all were for her when she was one of the first women to become an officer in the bank. We were proud of her when she got her MBA. She encouraged me to attend night school while I worked for her and I'm happy to say I got my degree because of her. She was proud of me too and took me, as her guest, to the officer's dining room to celebrate. We had many happy times. I remember her wonderful laugh and her warm sparkling eyes. We all loved her cheescakes and knew so much tender loving care went in to making them for us. I wish I could have been to the service for Posy yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss. I find comfort in my many happy memories. I am grateful that I had told her over the years how much she taught me and how much she meant to me. Dear Debby and Katie, I know how much she treasured you. I lost my sister five years ago and I know the pain you are feeling. I hope your memories and friends help to comfort you and help in time to heal your pain. To Mr. Rashman, I remember how proud Posy was of your work at the Board of Trade. She would take some of us to look for you through the viewing glass during trading times. We were all so happy when we spotted you. I hope you all know how much Posy expressed her love for all of you to us her friends and co-workers at Continental Bank. I know that Posy helped me when I so desperately needed it in my life. I had a very difficult home life and she was the bright spot that nurtured me, taught me, and encouraged me. I would not be who I am today if it weren't for dear Posy. I am in great pain at the loss of her as I know you all are. I find great comfort knowing that I carry her with me in who I am and in my memories and my heart. Take good care of yourselves. Megan Wolf and Zorro

Dear Rashmans,

I am saddened to read the news on Posy. Big loss for us all, she will be missed.



Friend and former CINB colleague

I was stunned to learn of Posy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked for Posy for many years at Continental Bank. She was my mentor before I knew I needed one in my life. My memories of Posy are filled with love and respect. I am so sorry for your loss, and hope you find peace in knowing that she touched many lives in very special ways. I know I am a better person today because of Posy.

I have wonderful memories of my years at Michigan with Posy. We lived together in the dorm and then two years in the sorority. My years at college were enhanced by my friendship with Posy. Pictures of our days there always show her with a beaming smile. She was ahead of the times being the only woman in our group of friends who entered the field of math and computers where she found great professional success. I will always have fond memories of her. My most sincere condolences to the family. Sara Brown Sher

Youthful time spent with Jon Gordon introduced me to Posy, as she was friends with Anne Gordon. Thirty plus years later I reflect fondly on the chance and pleasant meetings, where I would bump into Posy at an event, on the street or at someone's house. She always had a warm smile, exhibited honest interest in other's lives and will be missed.

Dear Katie, Debbie & Philip, I'm so sorry for your loss. Posy was an amazing lady who touched not only the lives but the hearts of the people who knew her. I consider myself truly blessed to have had her in my life for even a short time. Although I won't be able to return from Florida for the funeral you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Family of Posy:

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Posy for many years through her(and my) dear friend Kathy Kaplan. She was so warm and lovely through and through. May her memory be for a blessing. My condolences to all of you who loved and took care of her.

Karen Meyer

Dear Debby, Katie and Philip: Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Posy. She was such a good and caring person and we will truly miss seeing her every day walking Coco. We are down in Florida and can't attend the services but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark and Sandy Sherman

Dear Debby, Katherine, Philip, my sincerest condolonces on the recent loss of Posy. My heart aches with your pain for I know what the loss of a beloved sister/daughter, can do to a family. May the pains of your loss, soon be replaced by the fondness of all her wonderful memories.

Dearest Debby and Katherine, I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear and wonderful sister Posy. I got to know her through my sister Kathy when they were both at Michigan. I'm too sorry for words. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Fondly, Mary Haber