Rosemary LaPlanche
1923–1979 (age 56)
Actress/Beauty Queen
Biography
Rosemary LaPlanche (1923–1979) combined poise and heart as both a beauty queen and a working actress, winning admiration for her talent and her advocacy for healthy living. She carried the grace of the pageant stage into film and television, always mindful of the example she set for young women.
After retreating from the spotlight she focused on family and civic causes, and she rests at San Fernando Mission Cemetery where visitors honor her warmth and service.