Norah Hamilton Straus

Norah has treated me as part of her family for over thirty years. When I married 15 years ago, she warmly embrassed my new wife, Susan. She befriended me, she mentored me, she loved me. She will be sorely missed, but very well remembered.
Thomas Whalen

Mrs.Straus was a great supporter and promoter for me,she helped me start a Private Patrol Dog operation in the complex that shes resided in at Montecito Shores.She aquired my German Sheperds for me and when I was patroling at night she would have warm homemade soup waiting for me on her porch.She is one of those people that most people never have a chance to meet in a lifetime,I'm fotunate enough to say she was a friend of mine.My heart goes out to King.

Grateful we are to You, King, for bringing Norah to us by phone in those final days. She leaves an indelible and generous imprint of humane leadership locally, nationally, and world-wide. We ever feel her presence with us personally and in supporting the foundation and growth of the Rehabilitation Institute of Santa Barbara.

In the words of my dear friend Norah, "always grab the brass ring". She was a great example of how to really LIVE.
Until we meet again, Donnajean.

One of my dearest friends for 30 years....I'll miss you every day Norah.....What I learned from you is priceless. God bless you.

Love, Stephanie

I only meet you in person once at my daughter Lesley's' wedding to your grandson Matt Folan. It was my pleasure to meet you. We love your Daughter Lilias and Granson Matthew.
Joyce & Gene Courts