Rose Kumorek

Rose was born January 18, 1922 in Nordegg, Alberta and moved to Fernie at age 2. Daughter of Frank and Assunta Marasco, oldest of nine children.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY: St. John Ambulance:
Mrs. Kumorek has been involved in many aspects of the community. She is most known for her extensive involvement with St. John Ambulance as a leader, instructor and coach for junior first aid teams in the Trail area. She became interested in first aid at the age of 14 and began taking St. John Ambulance courses in 1938.

1938: Began taking St. John Ambulance courses. At age 20 worked in hospital in Fernie as a War Aid.
1943: Married Frank Kumorek (from Femie) in Edmonton.
1947: Moved to Trail - Frank employed at Cominco.
1949: First child born - Frances.  
1951: Second girl born - Marian Barbara
1962-72: Bookkeeper/owner 'Inland Electric'
1974-91: Employed at West Kootenay Wholesale as bookkeeper

In recognition of voluntary service and commitment to training and teaching, she received the following:

- A 50 year service certificate with St. John Ambulance in 1988.
May 11, 1966 Serving Sister; May 22, 1974 Officer Sister; February 14, 1979 Commander Sister; February 6, 1991 KNIGHTED DAME OF GRACE
This was a true honour for Mrs. Kumorek as well as the community of Trail. An article was written in the Trail Times featuring Mrs. Kumorek with the Lieutenant Governor of Canada as she was knighted.
First Aider - other areas of service:
Sports:
- Smoke Eaters attendant for games - 22 years.
- Minor Hockey - covering tournaments - 20 years.                             - Track Meets - 20 years.
Training Students at J. L. Crowe High School for 25 years and instructor at many other local schools.
Local Events: Terry Fox Run, Moonwalk for Zellers, Little League, Festival of Arts, Silver City Days, Babe Ruth Baseball, Senior Citizen's First Aid Attendant, Performances in Arena.

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