Obituary of The Honorable Judge Norman Rolf

The Honorable Norman Albert Rolf of Camrose, Alberta passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at the age of 88 years. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Patricia; children Rob (Liz) of Camrose County, Margaret (Tom) Bojczyszyn of Edmonton, Sister Claire Rolf of Squamish, B.C., Joanne (Tom) Williamson of Oakland, California, and Karl (Michelle) Rolf of Westerose; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren as well as many beloved nephews and nieces. Norman was predeceased by his brother Carl Rolf; and sisters Irma Young, and Rosemarie Yates. Born in Edmonton, Norman studied law at the University of Alberta and graduated in 1958. He and Trish moved to Camrose in 1963 to raise their family. There he practiced law and was engaged in the service of his community as a member of the School Board, Kinsmen, Rotary and the local Ski Club. Norm was instrumental in kick starting the Cross-County Ski programs at Camrose Lutheran College and the Composite High School when he spearheaded a Rotary project that donated 100 sets of ski equipment. In 1977 Norman moved to Pigeon Lake when he was appointed to be a judge of the Provincial Court in Central Alberta. In his vocation as a judge he was particularly attentive to First Nations peoples, focusing on traditional values for healing as well as alternative forms of sentencing. He was publicly honored by the Four Nations in 1992 for his significant contribution in establishing the Nayo-Skan Healing Centre. Throughout his life he was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for skiing, hunting, fishing, camping. After his retirement, he became an accomplished horseman and enjoyed experiencing Alberta on long rides. He also spent time on his farm near Battle Lake where he always had projects on the go or a book in his hands. He savored life to his very last day and died, as he would have wished, in his cabin by Peaceful Valley Road with his beloved wife of 66 years at his side. He will be dearly missed and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all those with whom he shared a deep connection to natural beauty, harmony, and a sense of the sacredness of life. Norman was much loved because he loved so much. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mary Ann Pastuck officiating. Inurnment will take place at Lakedell Cemetery in Westerose at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Queen of Peace Monastery Box 1745 Garibaldi Highlands, B.C. V0N 1T0 or to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta.