Rosalie Nofal Norton
August 3, 1926 ~ February 6, 2017
Rosalie Nofal Norton, 90, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones on February 6, 2017. Mom had requested no funeral services and to have a private burial. A celebration of life will be held at The Lighthouse Inn on Mt. Vernon Rd SE on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 12-3 p.m. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Rose is survived by her seven children, Denise (Richard) Coates, Corinne (John) Wilder, Eugene Nofal, Mary Brady, Laurice Zimmerman, Robert Norton, and Susan Norton; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Phoebe Homsey; her brother, Samuel Homsey; husband, Alex Nofal and Ernest Norton; daughter-in-law, Jean Nofal; and son-in-law, Stephen Brady.
Rosalie was married to Alex Nofal together they owned and operated the 4th Street Cafe in Cedar Rapids. Alex passed away in 1964. She later married Ernest Norton who passed away in 1982.
During her career as an exceptional bartender, Rose has worked in several prominent restaurants, such as The Flame Room and The Lighthouse Inn Supper Club. She loved her loyal customers dearly and considered them family. Rose's greatest memories are of The Flame Room/ Fox and Hounds where she worked 25 years for Eugene Haddy. She then went to work at The Lighthouse Inn Supper Club for 10 years where she worked for Theron and Josie Manson until she retired in 1990.
The family would like to give our sincere gratitude to Dr. Pope and a very special thank you to our hospice team from Care Initiatives Hospice for all the support and exceptional care of our loving mother.
In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe be made to Care Initiatives Hospice, 3720 Queen Ct. SW #9, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.
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Denise and family,
Please assured of our thoughts and prayers at Rosalie’s passing.
Deacon Bob and Barb Hurych
Thoughts andPrayers to the family of Rose. Her wings have taken her to rest in peace without the pain. She will be missed by family and friends. May God Bless you…Sue and Mary. The strength of you to take care of her till the ending.💜
Sue, Bob and family – I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I have many fond memories of her as we were growing up. May you find comfort knowing that she is at peace and no longer in pain and is now in a beautiful place (where bananas never go bad, LOL). My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Carol Mann
Rose always treated me so good every time I ever seen her. I will never forget her inviting me over to eat her( delicious) Lebanese food. My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and Bob and the rest of the family.
Denise and family,
We are sending our condolences.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
John & Connie Fosdick
Mary and family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Remember going to where ever she was working and seeing her when we were in high school. She never seemed to mind when a bunch of us would spend the night at your house! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nice picture of Rose. That is how I remember her and her big smile.
Many a nights Bob and I would go the Flame Room to visit her while she was working. She would light up the room with her personality and sense of humor.
Exceptional bartender indeed….
I’m sorry I will not be able to attend the celebration of life as it would be nice to see everyone.
Take care family. RIP Rose!
Such a special person, my life is better for having known you. Michael Hawkins
Grandma Rose I can’t believe You been Gone 4 years Today 😢 I sure miss you so much & I wish you were still here I think about you a lot & miss you every Day!! Love you always for ever!! Rip Grandma Rose