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Rick Norris Obituary

NORRIS Rick D. Norris, age 53, Friday, February 3, 2006 at Monterey Care Center. Rick was born in Columbus, OH, on June 28, 1952 to Paul and Patricia (Mavis) Norris. A graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Rick was a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He started his career with Mader Funeral Home in Circleville. In 1979, he moved to Columbus and became an associate with Schoedinger Funeral Service. He was a member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church, Hilltop Kiwanis, Professional Car Society, and was a former member of OFDA and OEA. Survived by wife, Billie S. Norris; daughter, Courtney Maria (Joshua L.) Clay; parents, Paul and Patricia Norris; sisters, Teresa (David) Friend and Charlesa (Jeff) Canter; niece, Erin Canter; mother-in-law, Marguerite Martin Shelton; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 310 E. Main St., Circleville. Rev. Michael Messick officiating. Friends may call Monday 4:30-9 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at MADER-PETERS FUNERAL HOME, 123 E. Mound St., Circleville. Interment Forest Cemetery in Circleville. Contributions may be made to Columbia Heights United Methodist Church Building Fund, 91 Sturbridge Rd., Columbus, OH 43228 or American Stroke Assn., PO Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2006.

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Henry McCain

February 6, 2006

I knew Rick when I lived in Circleville and was a partner in the Defenbaugh, Wise, McCain F. H. I moved to Columbus and saw Rick many times at professional functions there. He was a very pleasant and professional person. and I liked him very much. He will be missed. God Bless. Henry McCain

Melissa Born

February 6, 2006

To the family of Rick Norris. My heartfelt sympathy goes out Billie and Courtney and there family. GOD BLESS.

Joann & Larry Baldwin

February 6, 2006

Billy,you and Courtney and the rest of the family are in our prayers. Joann and I remember Rick as a good friend and a true professional. It was an honor to work with rick for eleven years.see John 16:33

Nikki Davis

February 6, 2006

Billie, Courtney and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Rick was a wonderful man and he will surely be missed.



Nikki, Austin and Haylie.

Kim Cox

February 6, 2006

I've known Rick ever since I was a little girl. He was a great man who endured much. May he rest in peace now and my prayers go to Billie and Courtney and also to the rest of the family.

Pat De Puy

February 6, 2006

With deepest sympathy. His family is in my prayers. Just remember he will continue to live in your hearts as that is where memories of him are forever etched. He was a pleasure to work with at Schoedinger's.

Betsy Shreck

February 5, 2006

I went to school with Courtney and to Columbia Heights Methodist Church. I want to send my sympathy out to all of the family and friends that knew Rick he was a wonderful guy.



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Charlie & Nikki Brown

February 5, 2006

Nikki and I will always remember Ricky's loving way with everyone. He brought such joy into our lives when we moved to Columbus in 1988. He, and your family have always been special in our hearts. It has been a joy in our lives, being blessed by being able to call and have "Ricky as a close good friend". We have been blessed. I loved and can still hear Ricky call me "Son"

With all our love and prayers.

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Boyd Oliver

February 5, 2006

Billie,Courtney, Paul and Pat;

I am so sorry to hear of Ricks passing. I will keep the family in my prayers. Rick was a gentleman in every aspect and represented the funeral profession with dignity and grace. I have always appreciated his friendship and support over the years. Rick was one of the first persons in the funeral profession from the Circleville area that I met after coming to Ashville. He never met a stranger and he became an instant friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Boyd Oliver

Earl Norris

February 5, 2006

Uncle Paul & Aunt Patty,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will always remember the happiness and joy that Ricky brought to everyone he met. I'll never forget our childhood memories and the times that we spent together. Love.

Earl & Karen

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