Jack George Rosenow

Jack G. Rosenow died January 4, 2017, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, diagnosed in 2013. He was born in Tacoma October 30, 1935, to Jacob and Marie Rosenow. He graduated from Fife High, served 4 years in the Coast Guard, earned a BA from Seattle Univ. and a JD from the Univ. of California Hastings College of Law. He practiced law in Tacoma and Seattle for more than 40 years, and he was also a professional mediator and arbitrator. Jack served asPresident of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association; was Past Chairman of the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board; and was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He was a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars, both locally and nationally. In 1998, he received the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors "Professionalism Award," and in 2008 he received the American Board of Trial Advocates award for Trial Lawyer of the Year. Jack loved spending time with his family. He was hardworking, kind and considerate; and his warm personality, sense of humor and quick wit will be sorely missed. He enjoyed woodworking, construction, fishing, gardening, music, and traveling. Jack is survived by wife, Beverly; mother, Marie; daughter, Cecilia (Angie); brother Jerry (Debbie); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, David; father, Jacob; and sister, Patricia. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the Pancreaticobilary Cancer Fund at Virginia Mason Foundation, 1218 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98111. The family wishes to especially thank Dr. Vincent Picozzi and the wonderful oncology team at VM for their compassionate care. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.