Rosemary was at her last day of work as a doctor on December 30, 2020, when she got the call informing her that Representative Lou Shurtliff had tragically passed away.

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Representative Shurtliff had just won reelection as the Democratic representative in the Utah legislature for House District 10, which included parts of Ogden and South Ogden.  Rosemary was asked to run for the seat.  She answered the call to serve, and after she was selected by the Weber County Democratic state delegates, she was appointed by Governor Cox to finish Representative Shurtliff's term.

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Rosemary brings to the Legislature a veteran’s well-honed skills of quality leadership and management, adaptability, and the attitude that lasting success is shared success.

Her work in the House is driven by the same sense of service that motivated her to join the military as she strives to address the problems facing our community and our state.  As the only Democratic veteran and one of the few physicians in the Legislature, she brings a unique perspective and valuable experiences to the table in advocating for the people of District 10.

Rosemary and her husband Dave have six children and ten grandchildren. They love sailing in bodies of water large and small, from the Pacific Ocean to Willard Bay. You’ll often find Rosemary hiking the trails of the Wasatch Mountains.

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When not outside, she and Dave are often attending community theater and music concerts. Most recently she has taken up pickleball and plays with the legislative team from the Utah House who are all very gracious in accepting a rookie.

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Rosemary is also proud to support many community organizations focused on areas such as the arts, public health, and support for those affected by domestic violence.