Noreen Ogden

-Noreen Rochelle Adsen Ogden, age 77, passed away early Wednesday, July 3, 2013, after a long ordeal with Alzheimer's disease. Noreen was born on November 30, 1935 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, to Norris Tividore Adsen and Hazel Henrietta Nagorsne.

Raised in Milwaukee, she spent her college years at the University of Utah, gaining her Bachelor and Masters degrees in Philosophy. She graduated with honors achieving Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and was a two-time Fullbright Scholar nominee. She became an early Utah environmental activist while a member of Wasatch Mountain Club and was a co-founder of the Utah Environmental Center.

Noreen married Dail Ogden on December 30, 1966 in Salt Lake and later moved to Littleton, Colorado, where she served as the Littleton City Planning Commissioner. She subsequently joined the League of Women Voters of Colorado as a legislative analyst and lobbyist, eventually to rise to the position of President of the 1500 member volunteer organization.

Noreen and Dail later retired to Arizona, where they enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of Sedona and the outdoor activities it offered. There, she also dedicated her time to the hobby of studying and collecting memorabilia of the native peoples of the southwest.

When Dail became ill with Parkinson's disease they returned to Salt Lake where she devoted long hours to his care. Upon the death of Dail, Noreen realized she had early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Slowly, but progressively, she receded and subsequently succumbed to this debilitating disease. To her family, her passing was filled both with joy for her release and the sadness of her loss. They will miss her sweet smile and loving disposition.

Proceeded in death by her parents, her only sibling, Gerald "Jerry" Adsen, and her beloved Dail Ogden, Noreen leaves behind her step children, Carol (Mike) Tuckett, Scott (Karen) Ogden, Mont (Colleen) Ogden, many step grand children, sister in law, Joanne Adsen, niece Annemarie Adsen, nephew Eric Adsen and many, many friends. She will not be forgotten. Special thanks go to her neighbor's at the Highland Cove Condominiums as well as friends and caretakers at Highland Cove Assisted Care. Special thanks go to the staff and patients at Hillside Rehab Center, where Noreen spent the last six years of her life. Affinity Hospice was also kind and caring for her and her family at the final days of her life.

Private graveside services beside Dail, will be held at a later date. A book of memories will be compiled and shared with her relatives and dear friends. Written contributions will be appreciated by sending them to: www.wasatchlawn.com In lieu of flowers, kindly send tax-deductible contributions to: Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org/donate.