Obituary of Roy Allen Norden

Obituary Roy Allen Norden, 90 of Ft. Collins, Colorado, passed away November 3, 2022. Viewing will be held November 9th at Vessey Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Services will be held November 10th at Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church at 9:30 a.m. in Ft. Collins. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, Colorado, at 2:30 p.m. Roy was born November 22,193l, to George and Amelia Ruf Norden. He graduated from Crook High School in 1949, where he met his wife, Betty Debus. He farmed with his father and grew sugar beets, beans, corn and alfalfa. He also enjoyed raising cattle and a few calves which kept his family supplied with beef. Two of Roy's favorite pastimes were fishing and playing cards. Roy never met a stranger and was always ready for a good conversation. Watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports was very special for him. He also played golf when Crook had a golf course. Roy was always ready to have a party with family and friends. One time we had a fire truck visit their home, courtesy of fireman Josh DeSanti. On Roy and Betty’s 70th Anniversary, they rode in a horse drawn carriage. They continued to Polka dance, even after 71 years of marriage. Roy is survived by his wife Betty of 71 years, children Connie Bixler, Steve Norden, Allen Norden (Lynda), Karen DeSanti (Rocky) and Jennifer Norden (Tony Hess), 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald. Contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1200 S Taft Hill Road ,Fort Collins, Colorado in Roy’s name. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Roy Allen Norden