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Norman Stanley Fox

Norman Fox Obituary

71, died in Portland, Oregon on Friday September 10th, 2010. Norman was born September 24, 1938, in Lindsay, CA. to Alvin and Clennie Fox. He was a master craftsman for over fifty years in the commercial and homebuilding industries and owned cabinet making businesses in Petaluma, California where he raised his two children before returning to Porterville in 1992. We will remember Norman for his optimistic personality and ability to see the best in people. He shed sunshine on the lives of those around him and was a man of great strength and compassion. He loved to share memories of growing up in Central California and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Norman was greatly admired for his spiritual journey and devotion to religious studies by his loved ones and the medical professionals who met him during his illness. Norman is survived by his wife, Claudia D. Fox; and their two children, Tracy Fox-Pfiffner and Garrett Fox; and son-in-law, Tim Pfiffner; two children Deborah and Derek Fox; siblings Wayne Fox, Al Fox, Bill Fox and Loretta Rollins; ten grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Darlene Fox. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 10581, Portland, OR 97296.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Norman Fox

17 Entries

Nina Woodard

December 4, 2010

A little girl who is now a women will always remember Norman for the kind man he was. He went out one night close to christmas even though at the time he did not believe in celebrating such holidays and bought a CHER doll for a little girl who was going to miss out on a holiday that was dear to her heart. Her mom was in the hospital in a city far from home and would continue to battle her fight with cancer that she would eventual loose. I will cherish my memories of Norman, as I am sure will his family!

Alec Ayala

October 10, 2010

I thank Norman for all he taught me in cabinets and life. He always treated me as family. I remember his calm demeanor even as I struggled to get Garrett and Myself in to the shop late as we usually were. A great craftsmen and friend. You will be missed but not forgotten.

Marc Fox

September 29, 2010

I will always cherish the memories I have of weekends in Petaluma with Uncle Norman, and working installing cabinets during Christmas vacation and summer. The spiritual conversations were fun and educational. I know that his mother was very proud of him, not just for his accomplishments in life, but for the person he was. He truly did try to see the best in everyone.

September 28, 2010

I was nanny for his daughter Tracy's children,Lauren and Alex. This was how I first met Norman. We loved Tracy but sometimes I could not make out here handwriting,I asked Norman if he could,because he must have had to read it her whole life,he just laughed and said, are you kidding I have tried and I still can't, why don't we just guess and hope we're right. He loved her so very much and I guess he didn't want her to know he was never able to fully read what she wrote. That in my book made him a great man and a wonderful Father. Grace Bommarito

September 25, 2010

I'm truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. His memories will live on forever and in time I hope those memories can bring you comfort. Debbie Nichols

September 25, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Fox family for their loss. Norman will be missed I know. Please know that you will be in our prayers.
Sandy French Painter

Greg Burtram

September 24, 2010

Uncle Norman took me fishing before I was school age. I still often look back on that day. I have loved to fish since that very day. Thank you uncle Norman for leading by example what a real man should be. Until we meet again.
~Greg~

Greg Burtram

September 24, 2010

My uncle took me fishing before I was school age. I love to go fishing since that very day. Thank you Uncle Norman, for leading by example what a real man should be.

Vance Clowdus

September 24, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

September 24, 2010

Norman was not only my brother in law he was my friend. He always made sure his nephews and I had what we needed and that we were doing fine. I will miss him but I have all my memories. "M"

GARRETT FOX

September 24, 2010

He was a great dad and my best friend. As a family member said about dad,"he was one of the good guys" Love and miss you dad

Brenda Kaehler & Family

September 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fox Family, Claudia, Tracy, Garrett. Your a wonderful family and Norm was so kind and generous. He will always be in our hearts, and so will your family.

September 24, 2010

There are no words to describe Norman's passing, we had gone down to Portland 2 weeks earlier and spent the day with Norman and his family, he was so full of love. We will forever cherish that day and Norman's life. We will miss and cherish him in our hearts forever. Great full that we had one last chance to tell him we loved him. Love to all the Fox Family's . Norman would have been 72 today.
Wayne & Mary Fox Olympia, Wa.

Tracy Fox-Pfiffner

September 24, 2010

We had an amazing journey these last two years dad and I wouldn't trade it for anything. You taught me about hope and humour and faith. I miss you more than words can express.

larry brickel

September 24, 2010

sorry to hear about norman.....i worked with him at ben f terrys cabinet shop in the early 1960s ..... i also went to school with him in strathmore ....

Carol Keller Butler

September 24, 2010

I will always remember Normans smile..he could light up a room. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Claudia and his family.

Frances Loyd

September 24, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Norman was a great man that loved everyone. Dink shared so many stories of him with me. I know he will be missed by friends as well as all his family.

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