Rosemary Margaret Prater

Rosemary M. Prater, 87, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011.

She married Arthur Prater on February 23, 1952. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She unselfishly assisted her husband in his dental practice and raised their son while remaining close to her faith. A life-long volunteer, Rosemary served and provided to those in need: Wyandotte Pregnancy Clinic, Villa St. Francis, St. Joseph Catholic Church, and Junior League. As a member of the Lake Quivira Country Club, she volunteered at many golf tournaments.

A woman ahead of her time, she understood the stock market, and became a savvy investor. She earned an associate degree from the Johnson County Community College at the age of 62. She loved oil painting, ball room dancing, jazz, silver smiting, golf, college basketball and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her husband on October 4, 2007, two brothers, William (Pat), and Harry (Betty) McDonald, and sister, Mary Emma Loxterman. Survivors include her son, Dr. Fredric Prater (Karen McDaniel), St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Rita Camp of Hannibal, Missouri; close friend Pauline Jung; and many nieces and nephews.

Rosemary will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Thursday, Dec. 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11711 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203; burial in Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Villa St. Francis Nursing Center, 16600 W. 126th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062.