Photo courtesy of Nelson Funeral Home - Maddock
Jul 22, 1939 - Jan 6, 2026
My granny was truly the best friend I could ask for! She loved fiercely and always showed up for her family and friends! I will miss her immensely. I am so thankful to have had such an amazing woman to spend summers with, I love you granny, enjoy gramps! Rest is peace and save a spot for us! ❤
Jessica Meier
January 18, 2026 | Baker City, OR | Grandchild
Darlene is a special friend that I could talk about anything with her. Her lil’ sister, Linda, is my best friend. We thank God for letting us all get to be friends on earth, & we plan on all getting rooms in Heaven together. God bless you all.
Michael & Rachel Axness
January 13, 2026 | Des Lacs, ND | Friend
Darlene occasionally was my client at the beauty shop in Harvey! What great memories I have of her!
Marci Sommer
January 12, 2026 | Harvey, ND | Friend
Darlene Ann Norman, 86, Esmond, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 6. 2026 at The Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Nelson Funeral Home in Maddock with Pastor Cassie Borges officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the Nelson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at the Ivy Cemetery in rural Prescott, WA on Thursday, January 22. 2026 at 1 PM with a reception to follow at the Lions Hall in Prescott. Flowers can be ordered through Petal Me Home Flowers in Walla Walla, WA.
Darlene Ann Peck was born on July 22, 1939 in Bottineau, ND the daughter of Lyle and Louise (Lauckner) Peck. She graduated from Bottineau High School and obtained her teacher’s certificate. On June 11, 1961, she was united in marriage to James Walter Norman in Bottineau, ND. The couple resided in Walla Walla, WA for a year. In 1962, they moved to Prescott, WA. Walter and Darlene retired in 2000 and moved to Esmond, ND, where they purchased their forever home.
Darlene started doing family genealogy research in college and continued throughout her life. It brought her great joy being able to visit with her relatives making it be able to be closer to her family. Darlene loved plants and flowers, especially iris, of which she had many different colors.
She is survived by her daughters Janelle Meier of Waitsburg, WA and Leslie (Robert) Beckman of Prescott, WA;5 grandchildren: Ryan Meier Sr. of Waitsburg, WA, Jessica Meier of Baker City, OR, Clayton (Jessica) Beckman of Prescott, WA, Cody (Heidi) Beckman of Miton-Freewater, OR and Amanda Beckman of Prescott, WA; great-grandchildren Ryan Meier Jr, Boston Lager, Raven Beckman, Violet Smith, Juca Beckman, Kolton Dufar, Silas Dufar, Mabel Beckman and LillyAnn Beckman; brother Ron (Toni) Peck of Bottineau, ND, sister Linda (Allen) Brown of Des Lacs, ND; sister-in-law Charlotte Peck of Gresham, OR and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Lyle Peck Jr.
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