Rosemary Buchanan Halstead

Rosemary Buchanan Halstead was born on February 11, 1940 in Albert Lea, the daughter of William and Doris (Turbett) Buchanan.  She grew up in Gordonsville and attended school in Northwood through her junior year. Rosemary graduated from Glenville High School in 1958.  On August 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to James “Big Jim” Halstead at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They were the owners of Big Jim’s Wheel Inn in Glenville and the Time Out Restaurant in Albert Lea. Rosemary was a member of First Lutheran Church of Glenville. She enjoyed doing Hardanger, crocheting, reading, writing poems, cooking, watching movies and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her children Bill (Rita) Halstead of North Mankato, Theresa Halstead of Albert Lea, Loralee (John) Cook of Albert Lea and Gordon (Robin) Halstead of Poway, CA; several step-children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Kathy Schlede of Austin; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Jim.