Memorial for late Traci Rose, Trail Blazers executive and Tigard-Tualatin communications director, set for Oct. 20

The Portland Trail Blazers will host a public celebration of life for former franchise executive Traci Rose, 2 p.m. Sunday, on Oct. 20 at Moda Center.

Doors open at 1 p.m.

Rose passed away on Sept. 4 after a battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 62.

An icon of the Portland community, Rose effected positive change across the region through her work with the Trail Blazers, Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metro Area, and many more organizations. She worked the past several years in communications with Tigard-Tualatin School District.

Throughout her 27-year career with the Blazers, Rose served in prominent roles within the communications and community departments, establishing strong connections with the media and local community and business organizations. Her work contributed to the team, its corporate partners and several athletes earning local, state and national awards for outstanding work in the community.

In 2008, Albina Head Start dedicated one of their classrooms, The Traci Rose Center, in recognition of her work with youth throughout the community. As one of the most visible executives in the organization, Rose led with compassion and care, encouraging others to strive for their best while always helping those in need.