Rosalind Marinou Klump

January 12, 1952 – September 28, 2025

Rosalind was passionate about people, animals, the planet, and the art of living.

She was born in San Diego on January 12, 1952, the second child of Marjorie and Larry Crandall, both graduates of San Diego High School. Rosalind grew up in Los Angeles, where she remembered with fondness the row of eucalyptus trees that lined the driveway of her childhood home. She attended La Jolla High School and was the editor of the 1969 school yearbook. Rosalind went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of San Diego. She later pursued graduate studies at the University of San Francisco, working toward a Master’s degree in Marketing and Strategic Management.

Rosalind was extremely talented in the arts and not only studied and performed the Segovia method of classical guitar, but also wrote hundreds of poems over the course of her life. Her music reflected a quiet discipline and reverence for beauty, while her poetry gave voice to her innermost reflections — celebrations of love, nature, and the human experience.

To understand Rosalind’s heart, one only needs to read her poetry. This poem, among the many she wrote, reflects the beauty and wisdom she shared with the world:

i’d love to be the sea’s gypsy

and the moon’s mistress

rolling in and out at their command

rushing to the sand—

i’d dress in seaweed

and use octopus ink

for my poetry.

Rosalind’s entrepreneurial journey began early. At just 19, while still in college, she managed a luxury boutique purchased by her parents, honing her skills in business and customer experience. As the daughter of a corporate executive and the granddaughter of a successful entrepreneur, Rosalind often said her “corporate entrepreneur” training began around the dinner table, where the bar was always set high.

Her professional career took off when she was recruited by I. Magnin & Co. as a gold jewelry buyer. During a period when gold prices soared 200% in just six months, Rosalind quickly devised a new business model to adapt to the shift. At just 26 years old, she proved her vision and tenacity by generating over $1 million in incremental sales within a year, earning the confidence of skeptical executives.

She went on to build a distinguished career in business, operations, and community development, holding leadership roles at ATT Wireless, Puget Sound Energy, Marketrealization and Neopoint Consulting where she landed a feature with photo on the Wall Street Journal front business page boosting margins in an $80+MM deal with Sprint. Her work reflected her lifelong passion for people and her ability to combine vision, strategy, and compassion in service of others.

Rosalind married Wolfgang Klump, a research scientist from Germany, in 1993. Together they shared many adventures around the world, including witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and later joining thousands of others with hammers in hand to break off pieces of history. The experience remained deeply meaningful to her, symbolizing freedom, resilience, and hope. Another highlight was a sailing trip with friends through Tahiti in 2000, a journey she often recalled with joy. The couple lived in Issaquah, Washington, before returning to Encinitas, California.

During this time, Rosalind and Wolf welcomed a pure-bred black standard poodle named Lila into their family. Lila quickly became the light of their lives and served as the inspiration for the next chapter of Rosalind’s creative endeavors.

Rosalind poured her creativity and determination into founding T1C MOMANT ®, a venture dedicated to bringing people together and celebrating life’s moments. For her, it was more than a website — it was an extension of her generous heart and innovative mind, a labor of love that reflected her belief in joy, connection, and possibility.

Among her many adventures, Rosalind also took part in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Cancer Walk, covering 60 miles from the base of Mount Rainier to downtown Seattle. She raised thousands of dollars in the fight against cancer, calling it one of the most memorable experiences of her life.

Later in life, Rosalind returned to the Pacific Northwest, living in Portland, Oregon, before settling in Redmond, Washington in 2020.

Rosalind is survived by her brother, Chip Crandall, and his wife Patti; her nephew Nick, his wife Diana, and their sons Jaxson and Austin; her nieces Torre and Stephanie; her nephew Taylor and his wife Eunjie; her sister Alicia Barry and her husband Randy, and their sons Jacks and Tim. She is also remembered with love by many extended family members and lifelong friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Seattle area. Friends and loved ones who wish to attend may reach out directly to the family for details.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rosalind’s honor to Hopelink.org.

Rosalind will be remembered for her courage, her compassion, and her unshakable belief in the power of community. Her legacy of love, adventure, and service will live on in all who were fortunate to know her.