Melissa Jean Norris Obituary (1968 - 2017)

Melissa Jean Norris was born on August 17, 1968 on a beautiful summer day in Elko, Nevada. She left us unexpectedly on July 13, 2017. Melissa was a loving wife, a caring mother, a kind daughter and a sweet Grandma. Most importantly, “Missy” loved without condition and had room in her heart for everyone. Melissa possessed many gifts. Her greatest gift was making everyone feel welcome in her heart and in her home. Her home was organized and immaculately clean. You couldn’t leave her home without being fed and hugged. Melissa took great pleasure in cooking (preferably hot and spicy), camping, reading, golfing, anything camouflage, taking care of Rob and watching her children play sports. She adored her family and loved helping other people. She leaves behind her husband, Rob, her children Kassy (Max) Westerwelle, Derek and Grady and two sweet granddaughters, Dani and Kambria. Also, her mother and stepfather Brenda and Hank Rader, father Mike Simonsen, brothers Matt and JD Simonsen, and grandmother Imogene (Leland – deceased) Ogle, and an aunt, Gayle Weatherby. Also loved by her in-laws, George and Debbie Norris and Debbie and Randy Aagaard and countless family and friends. Words cannot express our sorrow at this time. Please know how grateful we are to those who have influenced and cared for Melissa and her family over this difficult week. There have been many acts of kindness and love! Most of all, we look forward to the day when we will see “Missy” again…well and whole. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, Utah. Viewings will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm and from 9:30-10:45 am the day of the funeral. Interment at the Herriman City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Primary Children’s Hospital, or an addiction recovery center of your choice would be greatly appreciated.