Robert Kent Rosemont was born August 7, 1922 in Findlay, Illinois to Harold Erwin Rosemont and Carolee Katherine Schwartz. The family relocated in 1924 to western Los Angeles, where Kent attended school. Kent’s higher education included attendance at UCLA, George Washington University in Washington, D.C, and the University of Virginia.

Kent was commissioned in the Navy in 1943, where he served thirty years, including service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnamese War. He earned a Master’s degree in Management at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California. He was also a graduate of the Navy’s Command and Staff College and of the Inter American Defense College. During his service years in the Navy, Kent had command of two destroyer escorts, two destroyers, and a division of six destroyers. He commanded the Secretary of the Navy’s yacht USS Sequoia, which was formerly the presidential yacht. He also served as chief of the U.S. Naval Mission to Chile.

In 1953, Kent was married to Elizabeth Griffin. They had three children: Carolee Lance, Claudia (Michael) Rosemont-Kasner, and Ramona (Donald) Gibbs. Elizabeth predeceased Kent.

Kent retired from the Navy in 1972, and relocated to Hood River, Oregon. He worked for Sprint Telephone Company Hood River for fourteen years. Kent was a very active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. His civic involvement included two terms as Hood River County Commissioner, and service on various county boards and committees. Kent was a member of the Elks Lodge Hood River and the Lions Club Hood River, and participated for about twenty years in the Lions' Follies. Kent enjoyed golfing and current events.

In February 1974, Kent was married to Bobbie French, and became stepfather to Susan (John) French Lawyer and David (Laurie) French. Bobbie predeceased Kent. Kent was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harold Nelson Rosemont.

In September 1991, Kent married Marjorie Waller, and became stepfather to Nancy (John) Pruden, Jolie (Jim) Veltmann, Dave (Nancy) Waller, and Mary (Dexter) Kubota.

Kent is survived by his wife Marjorie, his children, stepchildren, and grandchildren Dane (Stephanie) Klindt and Kristin (Joaquin) Perez; Nicole Napiltonia and Matt Veltmann; Josh (Cassie), Alaina and Laura Waller; Tyler Kubota; Ben and Dane Weeks; Holly O’Dell and Jaron Lance; Sarah, Megan, Lexie and Mat Gibbs; Alex and Jeremy French-Lawyer; and Griffen and Samara Rooper French; also nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers contributions are encouraged to be made to either St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or to Providence Hospice of the Gorge, these gifts can be sent to Anderson’s or directly to the charity.

May the roads rise with you and the winds be always at your back, and may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Visitation will be held on Thurs. Dec. 6, 2012 from 9am to 5pm and Fri. Dec. 7, 2012 9am to 7pm at Anderson’s Tribute Center. Private Interment will be held at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Sat. Dec. 8, 2012 at 3pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 400 11th Street, Hood River, Or 97031. All flowers may be sent to Anderson’s Tribute Center.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Please visit our website to leave a note of condolence for family www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.