Naomi Dassow Blooming where she was planted.

Introduction The phrase “Bloom Where You Are Planted” serves as a powerful metaphor for utilizing one’s God-given talents, strengths, and experiences to thrive in any environment. It encourages individuals to be “rooted” and “grounded,” fostering growth and making a positive impact in their neighborhood, world, and career. This concept is beautifully supported by 1st Corinthians 10:31, which reminds us to do everything for the glory and honor of the LORD. Living the Concept To truly Bloom. bloom where one is planted, it is essential to embrace and develop the passions, abilities, gifts, strengths, and prior experiences God has bestowed upon us. By doing so, one can bring glory to the Lord and serve their community and beyond in meaningful ways.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Naomi Dassow

Naomi’s life Life Story. Naomi H. Dassow,

Of Mequon, was called home to our Lord on November 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 75. She was born on February 5, 1949 in Niles, Michigan, to her late parents Norman and Helen Koerwitz (nee Weyland). She was united in marriage with Richard F Dassow on April 21, 1979, at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church. Together, their marriage was blessed with three children, Michael, Peter, and Ami. Naomi studied at Wisconsin State University-Eau -Claire and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She soon realized her degree and used her gift of nursing to make a positive impact on the world near and far. Briefly teaching in Eau Claire’s Nursing Program, she found her first position at a rural health clinic in Hazard, Kentucky, working with local families in the hills of Appalachia. After several years Naomi reluctantly returned to Milwaukee, but was blessed to soon meet her future husband, Richard! Naomi worked with several home care agencies in Milwaukee throughout the years. She blessed many lives during her time with St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, New Perspectives and the North Shore Health Department. Naomi had a heart of service. Alongside career and family, she volunteered through various agencies. As a registered nurse, she lent her gifts to support children from around the world in the Dassow household through Heal the Children. Naomi and Richard shared the Lord’s love through their partnerships with the Red Cross, volunteer Chaplains for the Salvation Army, ministries with Eastbrook Church and many more throughout the years. They were quite the team!