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1933
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2018
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Norris Rose Obituary
Norris was known for his generous and giving spirit, and lived out his Christianity by helping others in need as much as he could... shoveling snow, driving cancer patients to treatment, working with the handicap ski program, etc.
Norris loved his country and served it well as a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force, then Air National Guard.
He was born March 17, 1933 and always looked forward to his St. Patrick's Day birthday celebration with green cake! He will be missed... but we will see him again!
A memorial service will be held Fri, Feb. 2, 2018 at 1st United Methodist Church of Durango at 11:00am.
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Marion Williams
January 24, 2021
I considered Norris my best for the past 25 or so years. Many fond memories.
Lori Werle
January 25, 2020
Hey grandpa. Ian and and I saw grandma the other day in Fort Worth, TX and were missing you. Think about you often. Ian says he is more like you every day.
Lori Werle
January 31, 2018
From the first time we met, grandpa was very nice and welcoming to me. Staying at the Rose house, grandpa was very generous as he always paid for our dinners when we went out and took us jeeping up the mountain in their 4 runner. I knew him as a young man in an older man's body as he almost beat my husband and I in basketball. He used to always say confounded and loved talking politics.
I have much respect for him as he raised my husband who if anyone knows Ian, is just as stubborn as is grandfather. You now can hike and ski without the restrictions of age, rest in peace grandpa. Always remember you forever.
January 31, 2018
Norris has been a friend of ours since Ian was in high school. He was a very special man and he will be missed. Our prayers to all of the family. Pam Catron
Laurie Rose
January 30, 2018
My Dad was a Very Special Man! RIP - See you in Heaven - Now you can Ski The Highest Mountain Ever.
January 28, 2018
My sincere sympathy to the family. Please find comfort in the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
Cathy Skaufel
January 27, 2018
So very sorry for your loss Dayna, I have never forgotten the Easter at Christian Center in Boulder City, NV when he directed the choir. One song.that he taught us was There's Just Something About That Name. When I have trouble sleeping, I sing it to myself and it comforts me and I think about the choral concert that he directed. God bless you and all your family and give my love to your dear mother.
Cindy McCormick
January 26, 2018
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man of God so full of laughter and joy with such a tender spirit. He will be missed by so many. May the Lord bring comfort as only He knows how to do. God bless you.
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