Rosemary Doepke Peters was born December 12, 1924 in Garden Grove, California and died peacefully at home in Beverly Hills, March 3, 2004. She is survived by her husband Ralph, of 56 years. They were devoted to their children, James and Katherine Peters. Grandma was loved by her grandchildren, Breanna and Tracey Peters and Charles and David Peters-Jimenez. 

Rosemary prided herself on being a homemaker, making her family and home her priority. She was an active participant in her children's activities; church, Blue Birds, Camp Fire Girls, PTA, Job's Daughters. She developed a circle of life-long friends, many from All Saints Church, St Claire's prayer group, and the Cheviot Hills Garden Club, where she served as president. Rosemary will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Los Angeles Times, March 19, 2004