Margaret Lane Norton

1948 - 2019

Margaret Lane Norton obituary, 1948-2019, Sonoma, CA

Margaret Norton Obituary

Margaret Lane Norton

April 21,1948 - July 10, 2019

Known for her generous spirit, big heart and charming wit, Lane passed away peacefully with her family on July 10th. Born in Philadelphia to Herb and Margaret Foedisch. Moved to San Francisco in 1962 and attended Convent of the Sacred Heart. Later, after graduating from Gonzaga University, went on to earn a Master's degree from SF State. She started and ran a program for disabled children at the San Francisco Jewish Community Center. She taught at the Sonoma Charter School and was an active volunteer with the Girl Scouts, and Bouverie Preserve. Lane also taught swimming at the SFJCC where her love of swimming led to the love of her life, Bill. Together they swam the Golden Gate and never separated. Lane embraced life.
Lane loved classical music, bird –watching and hiking. As a docent, she infused children a love of the outdoors at Bouverie.
Lane is survived by her husband, Bill, their children, Steve Norton (Livi) and Kellie Anderson (Kevin) and grandchildren, Ella, Miriam, Elliot and Taylor and her brother Herb Foedisch Jr.
Her family wants to give special thanks to Hospice of the Bay Area and the many friends who made her life so special.

A private service will be held.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 12 to Jul. 15, 2019.
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So sorry for your loss. I only knew Lane for a short while at Bouverie. Her smile and positive attitude made working with her a pleasure.
Mike Witkowski

July 23, 2019

Bill and Family,

We were so sorry to hear about Lane. Hopefully you can weather this storm. We
are sending well wishes to you and your family.

Guido and Terri

July 15, 2019

guido costella

July 15, 2019

To the family and friends of Margaret Norton: Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

RK

July 13, 2019

Favorite of mine - funny and feisty to the end. Hope you enjoyed that one last cruise, Lane!

Beth Marciel

July 12, 2019

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