Rosanna Isabel Hemming
Rosanna Isabel Hemming, 66, passed peacefully on Friday December 16 th , 2022, after complications form a long battle with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surrounded by her loved ones.
Rosanna Isabel (Baker) Hemming was born on October 21, 1956, in San Jose, California to Cleo Marie Ayotte and Donald Leroy Baker. Rosanna lived most of her life in California, she met the love of her life Robert Donald Hemming in July of 1977, they were married in Palo Alto, California on April 28 th , 1979.
She lived in San Jose, California until 1992 and then moved to Ben Lomond, California. She had an eye for photography, she loved taking landscape pictures so living in the redwoods and by the ocean she thrived. There were many things that Rosanna enjoyed in life, she had a zest for travel. She spent many years traveling the country in her beloved motorhome and had many great adventures throughout the years. Before her illness progressed, she enjoyed going on cruises and seeing many world locations. Rosanna and her husband Robert moved to Nampa, Idaho in 2013 to be closer to her children and grandchild.
Rosanna and Robert celebrated their 43 rd wedding anniversary in April of this year 2022, from the moment they met Robert knew Rosanna would be the woman he would spend the rest of his life with. Their connection was instant, and their love withstood many trials and turbulent times only to come out so much stronger. They truly were meant for each other and destined to be soul mates.
Rosanna had two children Sara Jean Hemming born May 21 st , 1980, and John Robert Hemming born January 18 th , 1983, they were her world, she never let a day go by without telling her children just how much she loved them and how proud she was. She always made sure to show up for all their important life moments and taught her children how to be strong, independent individuals who love as fiercely as she did.
Rosanna had a very special relationship with her grandchild Elias Atreus Hemming, when Elias came into the world there was an instant bond. Elias was the reason she was able to quit smoking and live a better life. Rosanna from that moment on was forever known as Mema and Robert was Papa. Mema loved to take Elias on trips and enjoyed many memories at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Disneyland which were some of their favorite places. When Elias was a baby Mema loved to roll him up in his blankie and make a baby burrito and sing Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two). That was a song they shared even when Elias grew into an adult. Elias will forever remember the love and special bond they shared.
Rosanna and Robert had lifelong friends Sherry and Dave Castaneda, a friendship that spanned over 40 years, they enjoyed many vacations, special life moments, and just a relaxed game of dominos. She had a close-knit family that she loved dearly; she had a very special bond with all her sisters. There were many family gatherings that were full of laughter and memories. She was a lover of animals, over the years she had many cats and dogs she adored (Special, Smoky, Sunshine, Princess, Rocket, Sweetheart, Thumper, Jasmine, Emily, and Sierra).
Rosanna Isabel Hemming is survived by her loving Husband Robert Hemming, Daughter Sara Hemming, Son John Hemming, Adopted Daughter Tania Brumbly, Grandson Elias Hemming, Adopted Granddaughter Kelsea McDonell, Sister Cheryl Campbell, Sister Donna and husband Clayton Bolton, Sister Michelle Baker, Brother In-Law David and wife Brenda Hemming, Sister In- Law Ruthie and husband Brad West, Brother In-Law Michael and wife Jerry Hemming, and Sister In-Law Theresa Nolan. Nieces and Nephews (Celeste, Cara, Cody, Randi Lynn, Ariel, Kylie, Ryan, Shelly, Tara, Miranda, Tiffany, and Ashley) many cousins and relatives, and friends Sherry and Dave Castaneda.
Rosanna is preceded in death by Father Leroy Baker, Mother Cleo Marie, Grandmother Georgia Baker, Aunt Beverly Cady, Father In-Law John Hemming, Mother In-Law Alma Hemming, Brother In-Law Tommy Campbell, Nephew Charles Campbell, Niece Jessica Kirk, and Niece Barbara McComas.
Special thanks to the team of Doctor’s and Specialists who took care of Rosanna over the years with her medical conditions and her main care giver and husband Robert Hemming.
Rosanna’s wishes were to have a simple cremation, she preferred not to have services. She wanted all to celebrate her life by living it to the fullest and telling the ones we love everyday how loved they are. How lucky we are to have someone like Rosanna that makes saying goodbye so hard. Love is how we stay alive, even after we are gone.
In Lieu of flowers we hope you will consider a donation to the https:// www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Donate/Donate-Now.aspx in Rosanna’s name.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.