Arthur and Norma Circle

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Norma and Arthur (Dick) Circle, who died together on July 19, 2025, at their home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Their passing marks the end of a lifetime of love, devotion. companionship, and shared adventures. They were inseparable from each other. A true love story.

Norma (90) and Dick (91) were married on March 6, 1953 and celebrated 72 years of marriage.

Dick was born in Yakima, Washington to Fern Munday and Oran Circle. Attended Edmonds High and University of Washington. Norma was born in Buena, Washington to Orpha Meyer and Fay John Meyer and attended Everett High.

Dick was a US Naval Air Vet, serving during the Korean War from 1952-1955.

In 1951, it was suggested Dick meet one of "Mary's" sisters named Norma and he said he would like to set up a date at a Dance Hall in Everett called Normana Hall. It was"love at first sight." Dick liked Norma a lot. He called her his soul mate. They had a 7 month romance and then married. They went bowling on their wedding night. They spent their honeymoon in a sleazy motel with a hot plate. They always said "We were in love and nothing else mattered"

Two months later Dick shipped off for induction into the Navy. He returned in 1955 to get an amazing job making 8.00 a day. They were happy! Dick and Norma then both worked at Boeing. Dick got his pilot's license. In 1959 they moved to Sitka, and Norma, a sweet librarian, said no way. Soon she joined him and it was their happiest living in a trailer with a view of Mt Edgecombe. In 1964 after the earthquake they headed to California. Woodside then Rancho Cordova Ca., where Norma worked for the State Controllers office, then to Pleasanton Ca in 1969. Norma worked for a very influential legal firm in Danville. In 1976 their overseas journey began in Manama Bahrain, Norma was finally ready to go with the promise of a lavish wardrobe. They did extensive travel in the Middle East meeting Sheiks and learning a new different culture together. Dick and Norma fell in love with these new adventures. Then on to Montreal Canada and to their final resting place in Rancho Mirage Ca.

They are survived by their 3 children, Loran (Christina) Circle from Ohio, Sherry Circle from Arizona, Richard (Tina) Circle from Alaska. Their grandchildren, Melissa (Carlos) DeLaRiva, Brandon (Polly) Circle, Ryan (Andrea) Circle, Dustin Talbot. They also are survived by 11 Great Grandchildren.

They will be deeply missed by many, but their love story will forever be an inspiration to us all and will live on in our hearts.

Services to be held on:

August 25th, 2025 - 11:30am

Riverside National Cemetery

22495 Van Buren Blvd

Riverside, Ca.

Celebration of Life following (approx 3pm)

Fairfield Inn and Suites

Riverside Moreno Valley

22100 Eucalyptus Ave

Moreno Valley, Ca 92553

951-563-0053

In liew of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory of Dick and Norma Circle.