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Norman McCauley Obituary
December 10, 1947 - January 17, 2016
Norman Nelson "El Guapo" McCauley, age 68, passed away unexpectedly in Quartzsite, Arizona on January 17, 2016. He was born December 10, 1947 in Toledo, Oregon to Keith and Fern McCauley.
He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart after his plane was shot down. He retired in 2006, after 22 years with the US Postal Service.
He was a jack of all trades, loyal friend, hard worker, witty, and kind. He enjoyed making jokes, telling stories, hiking, and Studebakers. Most of all, he loved his friends and family and his role as "El Guapo" (Grandpa).
He is survived by Leslie - his loving wife of 41 years, his daughters Jillian (and her husband Sean Ludden), Erin (and her fiancé Ben Dunn), his granddaughters Avelyn and Hadley, his goddaughter Becky Juarez, and four sisters Genny Yates, Janet Mason, Carole Anderson, and Liz DiVergigelis.
An informal memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Instead of flowers, the family hopes that you will follow Norm's example and perform an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness in his name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman McCauley
Larry Conway
January 16, 2020
RIP, Norm. He & I were best friends from AIT at Ft. Huachuca through two years at the 225th in Vietnam, where we were cubical mates. I miss him terribly.
January 15, 2020
I served with Norm 1968 - 1969 with the 225th Aviation Company. As a Radio operator I was earth bound, but, Norm, being an elite Flight observer be-friended me,
shared his wonderful world view and sense of humor, and made it possible to take a leave to Japan with him. He was a brilliant observer, both in his job and in life. My condolences to Norm's family and friends, he is forever our great unforgettable brave soldier and gentleman.
-Roger Kent
Terry Branham
February 5, 2016
Dear Family of Norm
I served with Norm in Army training for Mohawks prior to going to VN. Norm was a good friend. He was honest, respected by all and proved to be an awesome soldier and airman. We have great memories of our time with Norm and we want the family to know how much Norm was admired for the man he was in tough situations. We join in mourning your loss and we rest on the promise that we will see him again.
Terry W Branham
Army
Nohemi
February 1, 2016
Very sorry for Normans' loss. He was a wonderfully kind, generous, funny, giving, smart and may other wonderful things difficult to describe. The world is a better place, because we shared it with him. You are greatly missed.
Erin
January 31, 2016
I miss you so much dad. You were the best father anyone could ever ask for. I have many good memories with you that I'll cherish forever. You were gone way before your time but I'm thankful for the time I did have with you. I love you.
January 28, 2016
So sorry to hear about Norm's passing. He was a great person and loved his family and friends very much. You were a great role model for your coworkers Norm. Rest in peace
Christine Angermeier
Speyer, Germany
Sean
January 27, 2016
He said to me:
"We have something to learn from everyone"
"It doesn't have to be perfect; no one will see that" and
"You look good with a macaroni hat."
We had so much more to learn from Norm, still.
January 25, 2016
So sorry to hear of Norman's sudden passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
The Shah Family
Kathy O'Malley
January 24, 2016
Leslie, so sorry to hear about Norm. My prayers are with you and your daughters.
January 24, 2016
Leslie, our condolences to you and your family.
The Agers
January 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Ed Beals
January 23, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
Alexa Conway
January 23, 2016
RIP Norm. Heard your name most of my life. Good man.
Vern Grubb
January 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss,truly a loss for anyone that has ever known Norm. I'm proud to to say I had Norm as a friend,co-worker, and Fellow Car Guy. He was one of the hardest people to connect with because he was always off someplace doing almost anything imaginable. Whatever Norm did,he gave it 100 percent,and I figure he pretty much got as much out of life as anyone I've ever known. Always remembered !!!
Larryy Pane
January 22, 2016
Norm was truly one of the good guys. I was fortunate to work with him for a number of years.
My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
January 22, 2016
So very sadden to hear of Norms passing . I was fortunate to work with Norm at the P.O.,& will miss his friendship. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. So very sorry for your loss.
Louie Ramirez
Yuma,Az
Cindy Monin
January 22, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for all of you. I was so blessed to have met him through Jillian. He was such a nice man.
January 21, 2016
Norm,
I'm truly going to miss the life lessons you taught us. You shared a smile with anyone you met and treated people with kindness. I will always cherish the beautiful moments we shared. I know God sent you to touch each one of our lives. I will forever be grateful to have met such an amazing man, father, grandfather, and best godfather anyone could have. Siempre en mi Corazon❤ always in my heart.
Becky
Perry Bundy
January 21, 2016
Our prayers are with the family, I served with Norm in Nam with the 225th Blackhwith. RIP my Brother
Loren Shrock
January 21, 2016
Hello,
I am so sad to hear about Norm's passing; it was too soon.
I was with him in Vietnam at the 225th in 1969; I think I was one class behind Norm, Steve and Larry. I briefly met him on a couple trips when he traveled through Portland Oregon; he got me to join the OV-1 Mohawk Association. We met a few times at reunions.
After Norm was shot down on his mission in the Mohawk, he actually went down again. After Norm ejected from the Mohawk, a Huey helicopter rescued him; it was taking heavy fire and crashed landed; another Huey rescued him again.
I had planned on making a trip to see him in the next year or two; I will now have to just remember the good times.
I wish his family well.
Loren
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