Mary Margaret "Megar" NORMAN

NORMAN, Mary Margaret "Megar" (nee Elster) passed away quietly at home after a sudden illness on March 23, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 16, 1923 and was the eldest of nine children. Megar attended St. Gertrudes Elementary, Immaculata High School and DePaul University and was employed by Ambassador East. In 1951 she married the late Donald Norman and moved to Tucson in 1959 where she raised her eight children She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Harriet; brothers, Francis, Raymond (Joan), and Gerald (survived by Cathy); sisters, Betty (Bob), Rosemarie (Si) and Corky (John); sister-in-law, Betty (Charles); son, Donald, Jr.; granddaughter, Melisa; and nieces, Karen and Betty Ann. Megar is survived by her brothers, Donald (Patt), Jack (Barbara); daughter, Dana; sons, Mike, Mark, Gerry (Laura); Darrell, Ray, and Malcolm; grandchildren, Mike, Mark, Tori, Trey, Ashton, Shelby, Garrett, Alana, Don, Aneesa, Cheray, Caden, Reece, Presley, Tasen, Rilee, Paiden, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was a gift and we were blessed to have her; she illuminated our lives with her beauty, grace, unconditional love and faith. She leaves behind a deep void. A Funeral Mass will be held by her friend, Father Angelo Mastria, at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.