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Norman Holgate Obituary
Norman N. Holgate
He was born April 7, 1952 in Toledo, OR, and lived in Dallas, OR until his career in the Navy where he spent 20 years in submarine service. After retiring as Chief, he settled in Washington.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie; sisters, Laurie (Tim) and Kathy (Dell); children, Angela (David), Norman (Amanda), Christina (Troy), Gerald (Melissa), Christopher and Michael; six grandchildren; niece, KC; Connie Holgate; and numerous Brothers in CVI.
His service will be held at the Sultan Middle School, 301 High Avenue, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011, with a reception at the home of Vickie Holgate following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CVI Chapter 11 in Norm's honor and mailed to Combat Veterans International Chapter 11 at P.O. Box 73, Port Hadlock, WA 98339.
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Angie
May 25, 2025
I miss you so much daddy! And you gave me another sister! I hope that you are with my sis I miss so much and every loved one. It's so hard down here. You would be amazed at the things that have happened since like COVID I think about you every day and hope one day to see you again.
Vickie Holgate
June 17, 2011
Vickie Holgate
June 17, 2011
Vickie Holgate
June 17, 2011
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Vickie Holgate
June 17, 2011
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Vickie Holgate
June 17, 2011
Norm and I met on November 5, 2005 on a blind date. From that point we were never apart. About a week after I met him he said I don’t know what it is about you but I just love you to death. I stood there and did not know what to say so I smiled and left the room then a few days later he said it again so that night I asked him what he meant by it. I didn’t know if he meant like a friend or what but knew I loved him and had to know. He told me he was in love with me and if we had met years before we would be married by then. So many thought we were crazy that we knew we were in love. And said it couldn’t be.
Then I was going to meet his family for thanksgiving for the first time that was the day he had his first heat attack. I was so scared I was going to lose him. That day I met his family in the hospital I could not believe how loving they were. They greeted me as if they had always known me and I knew they would soon be my family. After he was out of the hospital he tried to run he told me it was not fair to me to be with someone that was sick. With that I told him it was up to me and I would not let him go.
Norm would get off work at about 2 am and drive by my house to give me a kiss and tell me he loved me and then head home. He did this every night. We talk on and off about marriage but then he took me to a CVI birthday party and when we got out of our car there was two of his friends Vickie and Robert. When he introduced me to them he said this is my fiancée Vickie I was shocked. All night long he told people that. On our way home I told him he shocked people and he got this big grin and said I know. That’s how he proposed to me. We were married on august 27th 2006. In planning our wedding I was looking for a song and he came home one day and said he found the one. It was “good morning beautiful” then while looking for a dress he started to look as well and he was the one that picked my wedding dress.
On our honeymoon we went to Leavenworth and he bought me a small heart shaped rock, I have carried that with me ever since. Every trip after that he would find a heart shaped rock for me. He was always so thoughtful with ways to show me he loved me.
I remember just before our first run we went on he said I needed my leathers. So off to the Harley shop we went. He was like a kid in a candy store. You would have thought I was trying on naughty under’s. He was so happy when I got it all on. The kids just looked at me when they saw me and said OMG you look different.
Throughout our mirage he would do things most would not have known about him. I would come home from work and go to change and find a stuffed animal on my pillow or my favorite candies. He did so many things like this for me. One of the things he liked to get me was chocolate roses. He never hung up the phone without telling me he loved me. We could be fighting on the phone and he still said I love you before he hung up. We never went to bed mad.
Norm was not big on holidays as most knew. On our first Christmas married I gave him a large shadow yard art of his CVI patch. All of a sudden I saw a tear and asked him what was wrong. He told me nothing that no one had ever bought him such a thoughtful gift. From that point forward it was like a mission for me to get him something that could bring a happy tear to his eye. It could be as simple as a photo of his mom framed with a poem. I really wanted him to enjoy holidays again and he truly had.
Norm and I could fight like an atom bomb went off but then we would be on the couch cuddled up after and the silly thing was most the time never knew what started it. It was just how we were both hot tempered. Never know maybe it was more the makeup we liked. Never less we always made up it only took one touch.
When his sister Kathie had to move to a home it ripped out norms heart. Nor did he hurt just for him but for Laurie as well. But most of all for Dell. He always said I don’t know how he douses it. Dell is one of the most caring men. Norm was able to spend much time with Dell over the past couple months and was so happy for that.
The loss of his father really got to him. He went so long with not keeping in touch like he should then over the last couple years they got closer so he was happy for that. But felt it was too soon and wanted more time. I will always remember him being on his knees next to his dad holding his hand as he left us. Dad was a wonderful man and the years I knew him were way to short.
Norm use to laugh when I would tell him I was the perfect wife. He just said not the perfect wife but the perfect wife for him. From day one he said he loved me because I was not afraid to go toe to toe with him.
Over the last 6 years of being with norm I learned so much but the one thing was what it felt like to be loved so much. I will forever miss this touch, and his love.
There are so many things I will miss about him. Like who will put the peanut M&M on my pillow. Or that single chocolate rose. There is also that little pat on my hip he did just before I went to sleep as he told me goodnight. But most of all it would be his kiss. I use to tell him he could curl my toes with his kiss.
Norm was the one man that was able to get me to say I DO and if I had it to do over knowing what I know I would do it again. He was my true love and I will forever miss him.
Bernadette Lengel
June 16, 2011
Hey Big Guy ... wow I can't believe it has been a month since you passed. You are in my thoughts every day. I keep wanting to call & chat with you about life in general. I guess the 1st message I wrote here disappeared. You are finally at peace. We will see each other again my friend .. until then love you always.
Katelyn Gettys
June 16, 2011
I Hope You Rest In Peace Norm. I Didn't really know you but your in a better place now.
June 16, 2011
Well Nat it has been a month today and I am just now getting around to signing this. I still can't believe you are gone. You always had a bear hug for everyone. I will be waiting to get another one when I cross over. You will be and are greatly missed and there are so many people who really cared about you that I am sure you didn't even know it. Thank you so much for serving the country on my behalf and for all the good times. I will be there for Vickie if she needs me. You are at peace, and we will mourn your loss, but , we all loved you in our own way. Always and forever, Greta
June 16, 2011
Norm was just a great guy with a big heart and a wonderful hug!
Will miss him at future class reunions.
Chris Rupp (Morris)
jess adams
June 9, 2011
Miss you man, can wait to see you when i walk into those pearly gates.
Tiffany Thompson
June 5, 2011
Tiffany! You will be missed:(
Rod Rutt
June 2, 2011
Vickie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. I could never repay you for all you did for Dad and Pearl. I got through that time only because of your help. I'll always be only a phone call away for you. Don't ever hesitate to call.
Rick Schurman
May 31, 2011
Norm will be always remembered as a man of character who could be trusted and would speak the truth. This will be his legacy and no person could ask for more than to be remembered as a man of such high character. Rick Schurman (Kirkland)
Angela Holgate Cummings
May 31, 2011
Daddy, I miss you so much!! You left us too soon way too soon! Lord help me to go on.
Beverly & Clarence Gettys
May 30, 2011
Vickie, you waited a long time to meet the love of your live and in a short few years you lost Norm. Are thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Norm will be missed.
We love you
Mom & Dad
deck Hartzell
May 29, 2011
Norm you will truely be missed. Your fellow Chief who went through innitiation with you back in 1982.
deck Hartzell
Grizz
May 29, 2011
I will miss you Brother,
Tina Eubanks
May 29, 2011
You were a great dad your kids loved you so much RIP. Thought to your family at this time
Judi McGlaughlin Hamilton
May 29, 2011
I will always remember Norm's smiling face and kindness. I will miss seeing him at our class reunions. We are all blessed to have known him. May the wonderful memories of Norm give you comfort at this sad time.
Kristie Poulson
May 29, 2011
Norm, You will be missed, enjoy Heaven.
Terri Beeir
May 29, 2011
Vickie, Norm is in the hand of our Lord. He will be missed by more folks than you can count. Norm thank you for your service in the Navy. Love you Terri and Matthew Beier
Katie Fitzthum
May 29, 2011
I still have a hard time believing you are gone, keep expecting you to come walking through the kitchen with your loud boots on. Rest in peace Norm.
All my love to the family, friends and CVI for the shared loss of this man.
Katie Fitzthum
May 29, 2011
I still have a hard time believing you are gone, keep expecting you to come walking through the kitchen with your loud boots on. Rest in peace Norm.
All my love to family, friends, CVI and especially Vickie for the shared loss of this man.
June 20, 2009
Lucy Gerber
May 29, 2011
To Norm's friends and family. Here is a picture of how I shall forever remember Norm. He was definately a sweetheart.
Lucy Gerber
May 29, 2011
Norm you will be greatly missed ... but ... you shall forever live in our hearts. You blessed so many with your presence.
jennifer mattos
May 29, 2011
RIP Norm..
Jay&Judy Cook
May 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Janet Schneider
May 29, 2011
May the light of your Norm, forever shine for you. I thank him for the Service he gave this country and the joy you feel when you remember your life with him. Prayers are offered for you and your family.
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