October 23, 1950—September 19, 2011
Barbara Anne Altose Rosenwald passed peacefully and with dignity, having battled Huntington’s Disease so courageously, with every ounce of her being, for nearly two decades. Born in Seattle, Barbara grew up in Magnolia and was a proud graduate of Queen Anne High School (class of 1968) and the University of Washington (class of 1972). Barbara taught elementary school in the Lake Washington School District for 23 years, being as committed to her students as she was to her loving husband of 40 years, Richard (who Barbara affectionately called Dickie).
Barbara approached each day as a unique gift for living life to its fullest: Summers on Camano Island, Broadway theatre in New York, family, friends, skiing, gourmet dinners, all 162 games of each Seattle Mariners season, Northwest Folklife Festival, Oprah, Grandma’s cinnamon rolls, the changing seasons, ice cream (any flavor) and her beloved spaniels (Spencer, Sam, Joe Cocker and Frankie).
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Viola Altose and her in-laws Gilbert and Natalie Rosenwald. She is survived by her husband Richard F. Rosenwald, aunts Margaret Berg and Annette Kaplan, uncle Paul Kaplan, sister Jane E. Sullivan, brother Larry Altose, brothers-in-law James F. Rosenwald and Tom Sullivan, sisters-in-law Vivian, Barbara and Leslie Rosenwald and Anita Altose, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews (and their children).
Barbara’s beautiful smile, genuine sparkle in her eyes and unquestionably the best hugs in town will be remembered forever. Special appreciation to Adi and Chelsea Nov, who brought sunshine, tranquility, love and laughter to Barbara’s final days.
Funeral service was held September 22, 2011 at Arthur Wright Chapel, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122.