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Norma MacDougall Obituary
Went to Heaven to be with the Lord November 6, 2012 in Long Beach, California where she lived. She left this earth peacefully in her sleep. Norma was born January 10, 1925 in Long Beach, CA. She graduated from Long Beach Poly High School. Norma raised her family in Long Beach where she lived her entire life. She worked at Red Cross during WWII and spent several years as a choir director and soloist at Atlantic Avenue Methodist Church. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader for her daughter Lynn. Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death in 1989 by her husband of 46 years William "Mac" MacDougall. Survived by her children: Drew MacDougall, Brent MacDougall and Lynn Tolbert. Grandchildren: Greg Berry, Kelly Wieczorek and David MacDougall. Great Grandchildren: Sean Wieczorek, Brandon Wieczorek, Antonio Berry and Adrian Berry. Known as "Grandma Angel," she had a great love and passion for her family and friends and will be missed by all. Norma will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, 4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA. Church of our Fathers Chapel, Wednesday, November 14, at 9:00 A.M. Luncheon to follow at her home. For more information call Forest Lawn at (714) 828-3131. Please sign the guest book at www.presstelegram.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norma MacDougall
Lynn Tolbert
November 18, 2012
Thank You to all of our Friends and Loved Ones for your support. From The MacDougall, Tolbert and Wieczorek Families
November 18, 2012
I had the great prevlidge of having Norma as my Mother-in-Law and I couldn't have picked a greater lady as a role model. She was the epitome of a gracious homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother,and friend. She welcomed me into the MacDougall clan with open arms and a loving heart. She gave me as a present at my bridal shower a file of all her beloved and cherished favorite recipes, which I still have to this day and hold very dear.
I remember her a such a sweet, kind, loving, and honest person with never a harsh word to say about anyone. Always so soft spoken and beatuiful inside and out. Her whold world consisted of her family and friends and when you were in her home that was abundantly evident by all the pictures and mememtos displayed about the house.
She was amazing to me in that she could do it all, cook, sew, knit, crochet, embroider, recover furniture, paint, just whatever she set her mind to do, she could accomplish well.
We have kept in touch over the years and she never forgot to send me a Birthday or Christmas card every year. She dearly loved her grandchildren as well and took such pride in all their accomplishments.
You were my "Grandma Angel" too and I remember the day she first called Kelly her "Sweet Little Angel" and shortly after that Kelly started calling her "Grandma Angel". What a terrific memory I shall hold in my heart forever. She was very much loved and shall be missed more than mere words can express. I will be looking for your sweet face in heaven one day soon. All my Love to you Norma!
Kathy Cornell OOXX
Gary Johnson
November 14, 2012
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Mac's passing, Will miss her kindness and sweet smiles. But now Mr and Mrs Mac are together again.
R.I.P. Mrs Mac.
janie girl
November 14, 2012
Blessed be Lynnies Mommy, I wish i could have known and love you, but sunce I know Lynnie and how good her heart is I'm sure she learned from her Mommy. Dance with the Goddess Norma June We'll all see you soon
Darcy Miller
November 14, 2012
Mrs Mac was a wonderful person. She was truly an Angel. She was always so sweet. She will be missed by so many.
November 13, 2012
I remember Norma when I was a teenager and she married the boy across the street from me (Bill MacDougall) on Linden Avenue in Long Beach. When they bought the house in Cal Heights, I visited them there and continued my visits after Mac passed away. She was a great lady and will be missed.
Lila (Johnston) Williams
Jennifer Monson
November 13, 2012
Grandma Angel. I will miss you dearly. Although I know you are happy with Grandpa Mac now, I want you here. I want to sip tea with you at the teahouse. I want you to tell me everything will be ok "dear". I will cherish our times together and will always hold you in my heart. I love you grandma. Rest in peace. Prayers and love to the MacDougall clan.
Karla Roe-Dome
November 13, 2012
Heartfelt prayers to the Macdougall Family.
Grandma's Angel and Grandma Angel
Kelly Ann Wieczorek
November 13, 2012
I have an Angel in heaven watching over me, she is my Grandma Angel.I will miss you more than words can say but, I know one day I will see my Angel again. I was so lucky to be my Grandma's Angel ... that's what she called me, her sweet Angel. I love you Grandma ... My Angel!
Marilyn Hale
November 13, 2012
I remember Norma as that "pretty girl" who lived near me on Linden Avenue. I, also, sang in the choir at Atlantic Methodist Church. My sympathy to the family. Marilyn Holmes Hale
Christine Reifers
November 13, 2012
My prayers are with the MacDougall family.
Lisa Finkelstein
November 13, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 13, 2012
I have known Norma since she married the neighbor boy (Mac) who lived with his arents across the street from me on Linden Avenue in Long Beach. We continued to be friends and I visited both of them when they moved to California Heights. I will miss her. She was a GREAT lady! Lila (Johnston) Williams
Mary Arriaga
November 13, 2012
Dear God- TY for giving us Norma to love for awhile. I'm sry I didn't spend more time learning how to b one of your angels, like she was. May God bless & comfort her children in this time of great sorrow. Amen
Carol and David Monson
November 13, 2012
To the Macdougall family, may you find solace in the times you spent with Grandma. She was very special to all of us. Love forever and always, The Monsons
Greg Berry
November 13, 2012
I'll always remember you Grandma Angel
Melanie Tyler
November 13, 2012
I know how much you loved your grandma. She loved you too and is in a better place. I love you!
Deedee (Denise) Paige
November 13, 2012
Lynn's mom (Norma) was a true mom and wife, always putting her family first. She was organized and detailed, always the first to get her Christmas cards out. I asked for a recipe once (Applesauce Spice Cake) and she quickly wrote it out and gave it to me. Seems where ever there was a garage sale Norma and her husband Mac were there (I know they came to a couple of mine!) Their home is filled with the treasures they both loved collecting. My memories of Norma go back to elementary school when I would go to her house, which was across the street from Longfellow) with Lynn for lunch. Years later Norma graciously allowed me to have my bridal shower in her home and Lynn was my maid of honor when I got married in 1972. Lynn and I have remained close friends and I guess our stories of caring for our own aging mothers brought our lives around full circle these past few years. Lynn, in the tradition of her mother, was a loving caregiver. And like her mother, Lynn would do anything for her. Her coming back down to Long Beach to care for her mom several times a year allowed us, and her friends and family, to be together again back in her childhood home where we reminisced about our younger days and talked and laughed about our daily struggles and joys with life in general. As usual Norma found a way to bring people together and I know she loved having her friends and family around her. Norma was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Lynn will go back to a more normal life in Washington knowing she did right by her mom, knowing she received and gave that love back to her like nobody else could. Rest in peace Norma MacDougall.
My Grandma ANGEL ... she was an angel on earth & now she's an angel in heaven watching over her family. I love you Grandma !!! xoxo !!
November 13, 2012
The best GREAT- GRANDMOTHER in the world !!
November 13, 2012
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