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Norman Borell Obituary

Norman C. Borell Age 76, passed away on March 17, 2011. He leaves behind his wife Arlys, and children Doreen Barmore, and Brent (Heidi) Borell, 4 granddaughters, and 3 great-grandsons. He retired from Stadium and the Army after 30 years in both. A memorial service will be held on May 12th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Marks Lutheran Church by the Narrows, 6730 N. 17th St., Tacoma, WA 98406. Interment will take place on May 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 1, 2011.

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Les Merz

May 24, 2011

Mr. Borell was my gym teacher at Stadium. He was respected by by both students and faculty alike. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends.

SHS, Class of '73

May 1, 2011

May 01, 2011

To the Borell family, Norm was a very dear friend and a tremendous military Officer, public school teacher and a great gymnastics coach.

Peace be with you and thank God for the life of Norm.

We had some wonderful 2 weeks of Reserve military training together.

Willie Stewart-Tacoma, Wa.

Gina Barmore

May 1, 2011

Poopaw I still cant believe your gone. I love and miss you so much. You will be in my thoughts and prayers everyday for the rest of my life. Thankyou for being the best grandpa ever.

Barb Newton

May 1, 2011

To the whole Borell and Barmore families, I would like to send my deepest condolences to all of the family members.I know how hard it is to lose a father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of Norm bring smiles to your faces and peace to your hearts.

Kristi Huddleston-Zieger

May 1, 2011

Rest in Peace

Doreen Barmore

May 1, 2011

Daddy, I just can't wrap my head around this. I miss you so much, you took alot of my heart with you. We all miss & love you so much. Give Grandpa, Grandma & Lil Doreen a kiss for me, until we are all together again. I love you to the moon and back! Love DoDO

Jessica Ivanenko

May 1, 2011

I still can't believe your gone! I think about you everyday. We miss you so much! Your great gandsons will know you, I promise you that! Love you Poopa, to the moon & back!

Dave Riebe

May 1, 2011

So sorry to hear of Coach Borell's passing. He was quite a mentor to me as one of his gymnasts. He brought me down from Jason Lee as a ninth grader, fought for my eligibilty as a "freshman" against King County schools and as such I was the first 4 year letterman in Tacoma Public School history. He was a good man. My condolences to the family. Aloha

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