A livestream of the service will be available at www.mtmsales.net/thomas

Rose Burns, 88, longtime Surrey resident and formerly of Norma died on Friday, January 22, 2021 in a Velva care center.

Rose Adell was born on June 18, 1932 in Kenmare, ND to Malte and Cora (Lund) Madsen.  She was raised on a farm near Norma and graduated from Norma High School in 1950.  She continued her education at Minot State Teacher's College and earned a Standard Teaching Certificate.  She was employed as a first grade teacher in the Norma area.  Later, she returned to college to further her education.

Rose married Ronald Burns on June 5, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church near Kenmare.  They made their home in Surrey and were the proud parents of two children: Susan and Bob. Rose was the volunteer secretary at Hope Lutheran Church in Surrey for thirty years.  Ron died on February 5, 2012.  She had continued to reside in Surrey until she moved to the Souris Valley Care Center last year.

Rose was a longtime and active member of Hope Lutheran Church and was an office holder in the church women's organization.  She was a member of the Surrey Senior Citizens and served as a 4H leader for nine years and was a member of the Surrey PTA in her younger years.  She especially enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, stamp and coin collecting and coloring.

Rose's loving family includes her children:  Susan Brandt of Surrey and Robert (Robin) Burns of Granville; four grandchildren:  Tanya Brandt, Shannon (Garrett) Dockter, Ashlee Burns and Jake (Breann) Burns; 2 great-grandchildren: Charleigh and Koah; sister: Gladys (Phil) Estes of Wellington CO and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, husband and an infant brother.

Public Celebration of the Life of Rose Burns:  Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Hope Lutheran Church - Surrey. Masks are required. A livestream of the service will be available at www.mtmsales.net/thomas
Interment will be in the Church of the Brethren Cemetery - Surrey.
Public Visitation:  Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Hope Lutheran Church - Surrey.

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