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Walter Norris Obituary
He was born in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Walter Franklin and Kathleen M. Norris.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 18 years, Jane Dunlap Norris; his beloved brother, Andrew A. Norris of San Francisco, Calif., and Guinea, Africa; father and mother-in-law, Mason and Betty Dunlap of Charlotte, N.C.; a stepmother, Katherine Norris of Carlsbad, Calif.; Aunt Dorothea Riley of Kanas City, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Emily Rainey and her husband, David, of Davidson, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, Mason Dunlap and his wife, Martha, of Charlotte, N.C., and William Dunlap, also of Charlotte; two nieces, Rebecca Rainey and Lauren Dunlap; two nephews, Bennett Rainey, and Christopher Dunlap; three cousins, Nancy and Roland Tharp, both of Cross Junction, Va., Judy and Ron Bageant, both of Springfield, Va., Vicki and Buddy Newlind, both of Winchester, Va.; a treasured friend, Jeff Crews; and his beloved cats, Ocelot and Simba.
He was employed by Uffinger and Associates as a private detective.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, at Peace Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, (Hollymead), with the Revs. Greg Briehl and John Herman officiating.
After a long illness, he fought it with courage and inspired everyone he met. The family would like to thank Doctors John Kern, Kiyoko Asao-Ragosta, James Bergin and their staff, and the staff at Charlottesville Family Medicine for all their kindness and care, and to Kelly Godsey, his nurse who went beyond the call of duty, and to Greene County Rescue Squad for their assistance.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, VA 22973, The National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050-3121 or to the Peace Lutheran Church, 1510 Broad Crossing Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Ryan Funeral Home, Quinque, helped the family with arrangements.
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Susan Graalman
September 8, 2005
So sorry to learn about Wally. He was two years old the one and only time that we met--a very tall two year old. We are cousins and over the years have asked about him through my aunt, Dorothea. Truly sorry that his life here on earth was so short. May many precious memories remain forever in the hearts of the lives that he touched.
Susan and Gary Graalman
Pat Fairfax
August 4, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of Walt's death. When I was at Comdial he was a security guard there, and everyone thought so much of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Tammy Poole
August 4, 2005
Walt and Jane were an amazing couple. When Walt became ill, Jane was always right there by his side, checking with the doctors to make sure he was being properly cared for. They were devoted to each other and his illness only brought them closer. Their devotion should be a guideline for married couples everywhere. Jane, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong.
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