Norma Mary Strong's Obituary
NORMA STRONG
The family of Norma Strong is deeply saddened by her passing on April 24,
2019 at the age of 96. She was the family matriarch who always put family
first, beloved, beautiful, graceful and kind, who rarely exhibited anger or judged. Norma devoted her life to caring for others, was optimistic and the ultimate nurturer. Norma was born October 19, 1922 to Winnifred and
Alfred Morris in Tacoma. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941.
From childhood she danced and met her future husband Elmer while doing
so. They wed in January 1942, bought a small house, in which she would
live for the remainder of her life. She and Elmer had two sons, Tim and
Marc. Norma was preceded in death by husband, Elmer, son Marc, brother
Buck and sister Lois. She leaves her beloved son, Tim and wife Karen,
grandchildren Tammy Matthis (Mark), Paul Strong (Misty), Jesica McAveney
(Steve), Keri Metzler (Adam), Kyle Strong (Laura), ten great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A family arranged graveside gathering will be held at the Valley Lawn section, Mt. View Memorial Park on Monday, May 6 at 10:30am.
Donations on her behalf are gratefully encouraged to Habitat for Humanity
or the Mona Foundation.
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