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Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors

6600 Broadway Extension

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

JAMES NORICK Obituary

Jan 23, 1920 - March 4, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY James Henry Norick was born on January 23, 1920, in Oklahoma City to Henry & Ruth Norick. He passed away on March 4, 2015. Jim attended Oklahoma City schools, graduating from Classen High School, and the Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore, OK. He married Madalynne King in 1940. They had two children, Ronald J. and Vickie. Jim volunteered for the Navy and served three and a half years during World War II on the fleet tug Chowanoc. The Chowanoc was involved in the 1945 invasion forces of the Leyte Gulf, Lingayen Gulf. The Chowanoc was also part of the 7th Fleet operation off of the coast of Japan prior to Japan's surrender. Prior to shipping out overseas, Jim was stationed in Norman, OK, where he played clarinet in the Tex Beneke Orchestra, formerly the Glenn Miller Orchestra. After the war was over, he returned to work at Norick Brothers, a printing company specializing in automotive accounting systems. Jim was a City Councilman and two-term Mayor of Oklahoma City. He and Madalynne hosted 19 international students, living in their home anywhere from three months to three and a half years. He belonged to and actively participated in many civic organizations and was the recipient of numerous awards. Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry & Ruth Norick; his wife of 68 years, Madalynne; and his three sisters, Frances Lilly, Dorothy Patton, and Marjorie Norick. He is survived by his son, Ronald James Norick and his wife Kandy; his daughter, Vickie Norick; five grandchildren, Allyson Norick, Lance Norick, Nicholas Koumaris and his wife Tasha, and Alex Koumaris and his wife Angie, and Kelly McLaughlin and his wife Jennifer; 10 great-grandchildren, Emily Frosaker; Caroline Waldron; Cecil, Everleigh, and Isla Koumaris; Maxwell Norick; Cherokee, Ray, Savannah, and Datin Robinson. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Viewing is Sunday, March 8 at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, 6600 Broadway Ext., OKC, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Services will be Monday, March 9 at 11 a.m., St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 222 N.W. 15th Street, OKC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to India Shriner's Hospital Transportation Fund, 3601 NW 36th St, OKC 73112; or an Oklahoma charity of your choice.

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Published by Oklahoman from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES NORICK

21 Entries

March 16, 2015

Ron and Vikki,

I have such fond memories of Mr. Norick. He was one of the closest friends of my mother, Christine and Clark. He was Clark's best man when he married my mother and that is a label which fit him thereafter. Enjoy the memories, as I shall.

Phil Horton

Carol Schaefer

March 11, 2015

Ron and Vicki, on behalf of myself and the rest of my family let me say how very sorry I was to hear of the passing of your Dad. He and your mother were very special to my late husband Bab. He would not of thought of coming to Oklahoma City without seeing or speaking to them. He especially loved his phone calls and talks with your Dad about family history. It is some comfort to know that now they will be in a place where they can share often. Again our deepest condolences Carol Schaefer and family

Cary Sully

March 8, 2015

Ron: My deep condolences for your loss...I know first-hand how you valued his counsel. He was a great Mayor as you were.

Ida Blackburn

March 7, 2015

Ron and Kandy, my heart has burst with all them wonderful memories of Jim and your Mother. When people refer to The Greatest Generation, I share in that era. Ron, you are the Legacy that Jim leaves behind and what a great fulfillment you have been for Jim's dreams for Oklahoma City.

March 6, 2015

my thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jim Norick! He was a fine man. He was an excellent Mayor and he had a fine wife and family. Gloria Duffner

Kelly and Colby Ruth

March 6, 2015

I am so grateful to have met you. I had dinner with you a few times with other family members a few months ago. You were always such a kind, selfless, and generous person. I will miss you! Kelly and Colby Ruth

C Johnson

March 6, 2015

Thank you, Mayor for your self-less service to the people of Oklahoma City. You cared so much about the arts and your beloved OCU and I was honored to show my art there, along with Martha Green. I am sorrowed by our loss and forever grateful for you. Much love and sympathy to the family.
All my best,
Catherine Johnson

Virginia Rapp

March 6, 2015

Bill and I extend our sincere condolences to the Norick family on the passing of James Norick. His was a life well-lived and he will be missed by all those who knew him.

Bill knew him well through their many years of affiliation with the Shriners and Jesters of Oklahoma City.

March 6, 2015

I knew your family from my days with the American Legion Post #35 Kiltie Band. 1952-1961. Your mom traveled with us during our state tours. My prayers and thoughts are with your family today. Rosa Mae Pennington

Sandy Garrett

March 6, 2015

What a class act! Lovely and thoughtful man! Many of his dreams happened in our great Oklahoma City!!!!

Frederick & Theresa Hastings

March 6, 2015

Both Jim and Ron Norick were very good Mayors of OKC. I have met/talked with both of them. I am sorry to hear of the Family's loss. May Jim rest in peace.

March 5, 2015

Vicky. I am so sorry for your loss. Martha

Chris Meek

March 5, 2015

My Dad, Wilson Meek, worked for Mr. Norick and only had good things to say about him. Ron Norick attended my Dad's funeral in November and was kind enough to say a few words. My sincere condolences to the entire Norick family. He was an extraordinary man and will be missed by many.

Kristina Murphy

March 5, 2015

Uncle Jim, you were my favorite and only uncle in the Norick family. I always loved your class act ways and how you always dressed with dignity! I will miss you, just as I miss Mom, and Aunt Marge and Fran....along with GaGa and GP. You will always be in my heart. Love, Kristina

CAROL FAGERQUIST MOODY

March 5, 2015

YOU WERE THE BEST MAYOR OKC EVER HAD (EVEN GEORGE SHIRK)

Wallace Walcher

March 5, 2015

I really enjoyed visiting with him a couple of years ago when he attended the Glenn Miller Orchestra concert that I promoted. If I remember correctly, he played in a big band led by Tex Beneke while in the service during WWII. He was a man of many talents and I am sure he will be missed.

Billy Coyle

March 5, 2015

I will always remember Jim as positive and encouraging. He was a friend and will truly be missed.

Allen Doll

March 5, 2015

I'll always remember as a young kid the quail hunting trips I went on with my Dad Ronnie Doll, Jim Norick and Andy Anderson. On those trips, Jim was always the "Best Dressed" man in the northwest part of the state. Those were some very special times in a kids life and Jim made them even more special because HE was so special. A "One of a Kind", truly wonderful Gentleman.

Gayla Sherry

March 5, 2015

We are long-time Oklahoma City residents and are so proud of the Norick legacy. We often saw Mayor Norick during our "Friday night" date at Olive Garden, and loved to hear his stories. We are saddened by this loss, but wish peace and comfort to the family. Mayor Norick lived such a full life of service to our country and our city.

gary underwood

March 5, 2015

Sorry about your loss!

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