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Norm W. Klein
1941 - 2009
Norm W. Klein
1941 - 2009
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Norm Klein Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Claudette Rockman Klein, his children Cheryl McHugh of Wausau, WI, Shelly Watson of Centralia, WA, Shane Klein of Colstrip, MT, grandchildren Brock, Shaina, Laramie, Lindsay, Jobie, Bailey, Walker and Taylor and 1 great granddaughter Onica. Brother, Ron Klein of Vancouver, WA and sister Mille Thomas of Centralia, WA, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles.
He graduated from Columbia Falls High School, 1959, Columbia Falls, MT. He enjoyed sports, being all-conference football Guard, Junior year, most valuable football player senior year, all-conference, honorable mention, fullback senior year.
Norm & Claudette were married in Columbia Falls, MT in 1959, moving to Polson, MT where he worked at Plum Creek Lumber as a gypoe and for his father-in-law, contractor Harry Rockman teaching Norm carpenter skills.
Norm, Claudette and children moved to Centralia, WA 1968 where Norm went to work for contractor Kipper & Sons at Centralia Steam as a carpenter helping build Centralia Steam Plant. Norm retired as a steam plant mechanic 2 years ago from Centralia Steam Plant. Norm's enjoyment was work, hunting & fishing, his family and his loving companion Brandy. He will be missed.
At the request of Norm he wanted no service and it will be honored by his wife and family.
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Ramona Bieber
June 15, 2009
Claudette and family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Hadley
June 13, 2009
Claudette
I just heard of Norm's Passing. I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tara Bieber
June 13, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Allen
June 12, 2009
I was saddened to learn of Norm's passing. Norm earned my respect as a mechanic and as a man of conviction. I enjoyed our work together at the power plant, and I'm sure I speak for others there when I say he will be missed.
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Tami Rettke
June 11, 2009
Claudette,
I am not very good at writing down my thoughts, but I want you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. If there is anything that you need, I am there. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Shelly,
I know what it is like to lose a father but I hope that you can take some comfort in the fact that your father was very proud of you. When I saw your dad a few months ago, (your mom, your dad, and I were having lunch) he told me that you had grown to be a very beautiful, loving, and kind daughter. He was so VERY PROUD and the smile on his face said it all.
Norm will be deeply missed. He is now with God and I truly believe that he is holding you all in his arms.
My deepest sympathy -
Tami
Shaina Piper
June 6, 2009
Dear Papa,
Do you remember the potpourri ballerina slippers left under the tree? It will always be our secret and I will cherish them forever. I'm running my memories in overtime hoping you can hear my thoughts. I want you to know that I love you, I miss you, and I want you to come home. I know that God will take some convincing but you let me worry about that, I drive a hard bargain. Until then I will keep you informed, and still ask many questions. My heart will never be whole while your gone, so hurry up and come home. I'll be waiting. I love you Papa, see you soon.
June 6, 2009
Claudette, We just heard of Norm's death. We recall good memories in the days in Polson. How time goes on.
We pray God give you peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Just knowing Norm's real life has just started gives us hope.
Long time friends, Dean and Bonnie Allred
Mike Imboden
June 5, 2009
Norm was a good man and great Union member. I had the pleasure to know him and could always count on him in times of emergency.
June 5, 2009
Klein Family, The Richard Turner family would like to say that the world has lost a great friend and family man, we are so sorry to hear the news of norm,s passing and wish the the family the best.
Brandon Bowen
June 4, 2009
To the Klein Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the pleasure to work for Norm on the 2007 Transalta shutdown nightshift as a sub-contactor. In the short time I had to share with him will always be remembered. He took extra time out his busy schedule to talk with me about life, his experiences, and what to expect as my life unfolds. Norm left a big footprint in my life in such short time. It must have been a great to have such a noble man lead your family. I personally will always remember Norm as the man " who always cared " , and I am very honored he took time out for me. Right now the pain is deep, and for all of you that this Great Man has touched, we need to rejoice all the good memories that Norm has provided for us. If we do that his spirit will help us throughout. One day I can only hope we can cross paths again Norm. Know our/your loss is heavens gain. GOD BLESS
June 4, 2009
Claudette and Family, Words can not make the hurt go away, I feel like there could or should of been words spoken before, I could not find the words to express the things I wanted to say to all of you and to you Claudette, I just want you to know that Jim and I express our deepest sympathy, I hope we cross paths again soon....Love Lynne and Jim in Hamilton Montana
Daughter
June 3, 2009
Dear Dad,
You were, and always will be my hero and number one guy! You taught me how to chop wood, build fences, lay flooring, change tires and oil, pull tansy, ride motorcycles and WORK HARD for what you want and for what you believed in. You ruled with an iron fist and the heart of a lion. Your iron fist made me tremble when I erred and made me think twice before making the same mistake. (Under your tutelage I do not think I made the same error twice) Your lion's heart taught me to stand alone and fight when the odds were stacked against me. You taught me that happiness cannot be bought, but decisions shaped destiny. You let me know that my decisions were not always right decisions in your eyes but you still loved me. You argued politics vehemently, you to the right, me to the left. You stated, " I cannot believe I raised a daughter like you". I laughed. We even got so politically irritated with each other that one of us would hang up the phone. On that note, dad, I have to say good bye. I miss you so much my heart feels empty and I am having a very hard time saying good bye. We made a shrine for you in our living room. There is a picture of you and Laramie at the Columbia River Gorge last year. Even though you were ill you looked gorgeous. Surrounding the picture is all your beautiful iron art work. My favorite is the Harley Rider. You were so TALENTED! I have your artwork scattered throughout my home and people have asked who the artist was and I PROUDLY replied MY DAD. The shrine also has the chic shirts you bought Frank for Christmas. You were so proud of those shirts and I did not have the heart to tell you that Frank had grown a size or two and they did not fit. Those shirts are now sacred artifacts. Dad, I am trying to let you go and I am not doing a very good job, I miss you so much, but when I go to sleep at night I think of the last Mel Gibson smile you gave me with your Paul Newman blue eyes and I know I was blessed to have 68 years with one of the finest men in creations history. If you get the chance, please breeze by and give me a kiss on the cheek so I know your okay.
June 3, 2009
Claudette & Family, My family and I are so sorry to hear of your loss . We will always have the fond memories of our hunting trips with Norm and friends. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Dennis & Connie Jones, Florence, OR.
Jack Coult
June 3, 2009
Claudett & family, We were sorry to hear about Norm. We will remember him having such a good time hunting up at Mt. St. Helens. We are praying for you during this difficult time. Jack & Barbara Coult, Centralia
Sandy Yanish
June 3, 2009
Claudette & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Norm. His power plant family will miss him greatly. Please know that we are thinking of all of you.
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