Norman Rose

Norman Earl Rose died on February 16th, 2002 of heart failure at Swedish Ballard Hospital in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 46. His life was full with family, friends and his love of nature. His gentle loving spirit, extraordinary sense of humor, singing and guitar playing will be greatly missed.He was born August 7, 1955 in Libby, Montana, the fifth child of Arthur and Emily Wemple Rose. Growing up in Montana, Norm developed his love of nature. He loved to hike in the woods, pick huckleberries and swim in the lakes. He graduated from Libby High School and later attended Bates Technical College and Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma, Washington. He worked for various lumber mills in Montana and Washington and for the last five years worked as a proud employee of Boeing, as a Maintenance Analyst.Norm was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Norm is survived by his wife of twenty four years, Linda, daughters, Erin Tsuji, husband, Steve and daughter, Shayla and expected twins, Miriam Mesa and husband, Mike and daughter, Mahlia and expected grandson and son, Jonathan Rose. He is also survived by his mother Emily Rose and siblings: Gerry Rose, Peggy Brothers, Sylvia Rose-Johnson, Becky Beimler, Mark Rose and Bill Rose as well as numerous relatives.Norm lived life with a sense of humor and expressed himself best through his photography, writing and his passion for singing and music. He sang with the Totemaires and Cantare Chorale. His love of God ran deep in his life and we will all remember his many gifts and talents and his absolute faith and trust in God.Norman's family invite you to come and attend a celebration of his life on Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m., at the FernHill Methodist Church, 501 South 84th, Tacoma, Washington, 98444.Arrangements are under direction of Rill Chapel, Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home and Crematory.