David James Norman

NORMAN, David James - Of Saginaw, age 73, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Bickford Senior Living.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 12:30pm Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,

Pastor Steve Wood officiating.

Visitation 11:30am Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

David was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 28, 1949, the son of the late Leo and Ava (Lamb) Norman. He married Nancy Jane Winters. David was a best friend, husband, father and grandfather, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

David spent 42 years as an Locomotive Engineer and was an officer for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers union who worked endlessly to protect the rights of his members.  He was a true athlete mastering many sports, golf being his favorite.  He best expressed his passion for golf through his love of teaching the game to his children and grandchildren. 

Surviving are wife, Nancy;

Sons, Matt (Katarina) Keating, Aaron Keating and Chris (Mavis) Norman;

Grandchildren, Ashley, Caleb, Amber and Ashlyn;

Great-grandchildren, Curtis and Cici;

siblings, Jeff and Jennifer;

and his dog, Bubba.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kathi.