Rosemary (Newton) White, 77, of Kanawha, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Algona. Private graveside service will be held. Rosemary Newton was born on February 15, 1947 in Humboldt to Lester and Genevieve (Lenning) Newton. She grew up in Humboldt and graduated from Humboldt High School. Following high school, Rosemary started her work career in the medical field. On September 7, 1968 Rosemary was united in marriage to Merlin Nelson. They were blessed with one daughter, Tawny. After Merlin's passing, Rosemary went back to nursing school. She worked at various nursing homes over the years. Rosemary enjoyed going gambling at the casino and shopping – especially loved Amazon Prime! She loved spending time with her granddaughter and great-grandbabies. It was very special to her having her great-granddaughter named after her. Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents Lester and Genevieve Newton; husbands Merlin Nelson and Lenny White; and special friend Ken Ebling. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Tawny (Tony) Morris; granddaughter Joselyn Clark (Michael Breeden); and beloved great-grandchildren Cameron, Marley, Macoy, and Briar Rose; and fur baby Chi-Chi.