Rosemarie Handy, a former Palisadian, died peacefully in her sleep at her Atascadero home on Christmas Day 2011 at the age of 87. Rosemarie resided in Pacific Palisades from 1952 until 1991, when she retired from WISE, a social-service agency in Santa Monica, and moved to Atascadero. Her children attended Palisades Elementary, Paul Revere and Palisades High. Rosemarie was passionate about social issues, politics, the environment, and peace movements. She will be remembered for her participation in local politics and community organizations in Atascadero, including the Historical Society, the Newcomers Club, the Garden Club and Women in Black, an international peace movement. An avid reader, Rosemarie founded and participated in several book groups in Atascadero. She is survived by her son, Galen Handy of Atascadero; daughter Tina Handy of Redwood City; brother William McMillan of Carlsbad; and her companion, Joe Schwartz. Her former husband, Jamison Handy Jr., predeceased her. A memorial service will be held at a future date.
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