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Almeda Norris Obituary
Almeda was born on May 2, 1921 in Standish to William and Florence (nee Barkley) Bays. She was employed at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital as a nurses aide for over 20 years. Those who knew and loved her will always remember how she worked so hard on her family farm and raised her children.
Almeda truly enjoyed playing Scrabble and assembling puzzles. She also loved gardening, working in her flower beds, canning and making excellent homemade wine.
Almeda is survived by her six loving children, Fred Norris of National City, Christina (Marvin) Thompson of East Tawas, Pert (Ron Carter) Strysick of Muskegon, Bill Norris of Reed City, Jim (Gail) Norris of Clio and Robert (Judy) Norris of Otter Lake; 18 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two brothers, Emery Mallette and Homer Mallette; one sister, Veva Harrington; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Almeda was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Norris; three brothers, Frank, Bill and John; daughter-in-law, Carole Norris; and son-in-law, Jim Strysick.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Buresh Funeral Home in Tawas City. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Rob Nordin officiating. Interment will take place in Wilber Township Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may make memorial donations in her honor to Tendercare Nursing Home in Tawas City. An on-line guest registry is available at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.
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Kathy Forcier
May 27, 2012
Grandma taught me what it meant to have a Grandma she was alway's there for us. I just thought thats how all Grandma's were. Till I got older and realized some Grandma's didn't do that. Even when she had to have been so tired from working all day at the hospital she was alway's there. I alway's remember how much she missed Grandpa we all did. But he was her soul mate and now I'm so happy that they are finally together again. Thank-you for showing me what a Great Grandma was because you were the Best. Love you alway's
Pert Strysick
May 25, 2012
My girls remember the hard flavored candy that my Mom used to make, they talked me into getting the ingredients to try it. Thanks Mom for being you, Love you lots. Pert
mary beiers
May 22, 2012
what i remember is going to the farm as a child. and our parent playing cards. and us kids out playing in the barn and watching the boys milking the cows. RIP. and thanks for all the good memiories on the farm.
alice rousseau
May 22, 2012
Gram,taught me how to be a strong women and a leader. Christmas Eves at her house were the best ever. It stuck with me and I try to make each year as special as I can. She always made peanut butter balls and coconut peaks each year and I have been carrying on this tradition. Be Happy Gram as you have made me.
Connie LaFrance
May 22, 2012
To the family of Almeda: You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Dear Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Cherish all your wonderful memories that you have had with her and her memory will live on in your heart forever.
Connie LaFrance, Spring Lake, Michigan (friend of Perts)
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