Rosie Lejeune was born December 21, 1918, in Tracy, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Pauline (Lee) Plasschaert. Rosie grew up in South Dakota, where she attended rural schools around the Philip area, before attending Philip High School, graduating in 1936.
Rosie was united in marriage to William “Bill” Humphrey in Philip. They made their home in various places in South Dakota while Bill worked on various ranches. In 1964, they moved to Bakersfield, California where Rosie had various jobs throughout the years. Her husband Bill preceded her in death in 1967. Rosie continued to remain in Bakersfield after his death.
In 1981, Rosie was united in marriage to Elgie Lejeune. They made their home in Bakersfield, where Rosie worked as a clerk for the court systems. Her husband Elgie passed away in 1998.
In 2009, Rosie moved to Philip, South Dakota to be near her sister Marie and her family, where she has since resided.
Survivors include her son James “Jim” Humphrey and his wife Nancy of Eureka, Nevada; three grandchildren Scott Humphrey and his wife Teri of Burnt Ranch, California, Nancy Mondonca and her husband Ben of Newman, California, and Jody Freitas and her husband Vic of Newman; three great-grandchildren Jenna Vanderziel and her husband Jeremy of Bakersfield, California, Jaimee Humphree of Bakersfield, and Clay Freitas of Newman; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her first husband Bill and her second husband Elgie, Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Richard Plasschaert; one sister Marie Hansen; and one sister in infancy Alice Ruth Plasschaert.
Memorial services were held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.
Guest Book
Oh Sweet Rosie!
How sad to think of this grand lady not among us anymore but, the joy of the Lord shown through her on earth and I see her and Marie joyfully before the Lord now and how could you not be glad for them both?!
How blessed we all were to have known Rosie these last few years and how much you, her beloved family, will miss her.
May you once again, as you gather to honor, remember, cry and laugh together, be comforted and wrapped in joyful remembrances.
~ Rebecca Williams
Philip (5/23/2013)
Aunt Rosie, we will miss you so very, very much. We know you and Mom are together again, just four months to the day Mom left us. We love you so much - please tell Mom we love her, too.
~ Sonny and Charlene Reed
Pierre, South Dakota (5/23/2013)
To the family of Rosie,
I just met her a few months ago,doing her hair and enjoyed her very much. She was a very sweet lady. I enjoyed being with her. My deepest sympathy to you all.
~ Pat Vollmer
Midland,SD (5/23/2013)
What memories I have of Rosie. She was my second grade teacher as well as a family friend. My parents spent much time with her family as I was growing up. My sympathy to the family and God bless you all.
~ Jo Ann Sandal Miles
200 W 1st St, Hartford, SD (5/23/2013)
We all loved our Aunt Rosie. She was such a kind, talented and fun woman. Whether we were spending Thanksgiving with her and Uncle Bill at the ranch or she and Marie were visiting us in Whitewood, we always had a great time together. She enriched my life.
~ Kerry Humphrey Greear
Whitewood, SD (5/23/2013)
Aunt Rosie was gracious, kind and always with that smile you see in the picture above. I had not seen her in years but my mom and I stopped in Philip to visit with her about a year ago. Even at her advaced age she was sharp, witty and full of life. I used to love spending time at their place near Wasta and fondly remember the many Thanksgiving dinners at her table - she will not be forgotten.
~ B.J. Humphrey
Eagle River, Alaska (5/23/2013)
Aunt Rosie was a delightful lady who made each of us feel special. I have many treasured memories of her from my childhood, and am so grateful I had the opportunity to visit her last summer. She will be remembered with much love.
~ Molly Humphrey Skinner
Colleyville, TX (5/23/2013)
Praying for you all in this sorrowful time. Never forget when she lived by us and we would walk by with the kids. She would always visit and had a smile on her face. God bless.
~ The Drurys
Philip (5/23/2013)
I will so miss Rosie's hugs & sweet smile--she brightened my day each time I saw her. My sympathy & prayers---Audrey
~ Audrey Neiffer
Philip (5/23/2013)
How our family is amiss without you. You were my next favorite person in this world next to my mom. You were such a great sister to Mom.
I know how much your family loved you and will miss you, as we all will. Rest in peace Aunt Rosie.
Give Mom a hug for me.
~ Paula Poss
Lake Mathews, CA (5/23/2013)