Flint, Michigan
VAN NORMAN, Brent "Normie" - Of Flint, age 37, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at his residence, after a four year battle with brain cancer.Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jerry L. Foster officiating. Those desiring may make contributions to the Thin Blue Line. Visitation 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Brent was born in Flint, Michigan on July 15, 1972, the son of Ervin and Earlene Van Norman. He married Kristina Naragon on March 27, 2004 in Flint. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church; F.O.P. Arrowhead Lodge #126 and was a member of the Flint Township Police Department. The family would like to thank the Thin Blue Line for all of it's support. He loved his girls and being a Police Officer. Surviving are wife, Kristina; 2 children, Dakkotah and MaKenzie; parents, Ervin and Earlene Van Norman; 2 brothers, Vince and Brian; special nieces, Tina and Amanda; father and mother-in-law, Darwin and Sylvia Naragon. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vaughn. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives. Brent lived! And he made everyone around him laugh and smile.
May all your hearts soon be filled with memories of your wonderful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Amy Aris
October 20, 2009 | Green River, WY
Our son Erich Wanagat was a friend of Norms. They met while attending U of M Flint. We saw Norm occasionally at our home in Hartlend, MI. and found him a very funny and personable young man.
We were happy that Erich and Norm had such a long friendship and remained in touch with each other over the years.
Please accept our deepest condolences and our prayers.
Walter & Janice Wanagat
October 19, 2009 | Pell City, AL
To Dakkotah, MaKenzie and your Mom,
We are so sorry to hear about your Daddy. But we know our Heavenly Father must be SO happy to have him there and it makes us really happy to think that your Daddy is not sick anymore, and free from all the hard things he had to go through here. You are loved and in our prayers!
The Orrison Family (Joshua O. from Kindergarten at the Lighthouse)
Lisa Orrison
October 19, 2009 | Flint, MI
Kris - I'm so sorry for your loss and I want you to know your family is in our prayers.
AMY PERRY
October 19, 2009 | GRAND BLANC
How fortunate Flint Twp was to have Brent as an officer. His quiet, professional demeanor and dedication to the people of our community spoke volumes of the kind of man he was. I know that same man was a wonderful husband, father, and son. Even in the face of pain, he continued to serve the people. What an incredible individual. God is blessed to have him in Heaven serving His will. May your memories and His love sustain you in the days ahead.
Linda R Barber
Former FLint Twp Supervisor
Linda Barber
October 19, 2009 | Flint, MI
May your memories of Norm bring you peace at this difficult time and into the future. I went to high school and college with him and I will always remember his ability to make everyone laugh.
Hilary Stanley
October 18, 2009 | Nashville, TN
To the family of Brent Van Norman:
With my deepest sympathies.
Dana Beck Butterfield
October 18, 2009 | Grand Blanc, MI
Dear VanNorman Family, Very sorry to hear of Brents passing..Cancer took another great life, Best wishes Paul Babauef n Family
Paul Babauef
October 18, 2009 | Mt.Morris, MI
To the VanNorman/Naragon family, There is a special place for all of you in heaven, especially Normie! We love you all and pray that time will heal the pain you are all experiencing now. Remember there are good friends who will be there for you like you were for Norm! Love you Andrea/Hannah Hendley
Andrea Hendley
October 17, 2009 | Flint, MI
