LORRAINE NORDMAN Obituary

Lorraine Hayes Nordman, 75, DeLand, Florida died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at home with her family. Lorraine is predeceased by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Leo Nordman. Born in Chicago, Lorraine's family moved to Florida in 1949. Lorraine graduated from Central Catholic High School (now St. Thomas Aquinas) in Fort Lauderdale where she was valedictorian and president of the National Honor Society. She graduated from the University of Florida in 1957 with a Bachelors in English and did graduate work in education. At the University of Florida, Lorraine was president of her sorority, Phi Mu, for two years, a Florida Blue Key Speaker for four years, and a member of the Alligator newspaper staff. She taught briefly at Cherokee Junior High School in Orlando until she moved to DeLand where she contributed her time and talents to the community for over four decades. During that time Lorraine was a pillar of St. Peter's Catholic Church where she was a long-term Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and head of Renew. She also served at the St. Barnabas Walk-in Clinic for many years. She is a past president of the Junior Welfare League and the Pansy Circle of the DeLand Garden Club. Survivors include her son, Lee Nordman, DeLand; daughters, Jacqueline (Jeff) Spina, DeLand, Carolyn (Ross) Giamportone, Olive Branch, Mississippi, Marilyn (Trey) Tillander, Tallahassee; and sisters-in-law, Helen Nordman, DeLand, Ann Nordman, DeLand, Carlys Stroupe, New Smyrna Beach, and Pat Nordman, DeLand. She was proud of her grandchildren, Chad R. Nordman, Haley M. Nordman, Christopher R. Nordman, Kendall L. Spina, Sheldon S. Spina, Zachary J. Spina, Ryan N. Spina, Sean R. Giamportone, Seth J. Giamportone, Rowan L. Giamportone, Taylor H. Tillander, and Trevor M. Tillander. Viewing will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Lankford Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Family request that donations be made to the St. Peters Catholic School, PO Box 3700, DeLand, FL 32721 or Young Life of West Volusia, PO Box 2477, DeLand, FL 32721-2477 in honor of Mrs. Nordman. You may share your memories with the family at www.lankfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jan. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for LORRAINE NORDMAN

8 Entries

Gerry & George Hurd

January 7, 2011

We have fond memories of knowing Lorraine and are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Ann Nordman

January 6, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Diane Hill

January 6, 2011

Jackie, Carolyn, Marilyn, Lee, Grands, and All Lorraine's Family;
With deepest heartfelt sympathies to All of You in this time of grief. Lorraine was a very special devoted woman and I'm sure a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She will be certainly missed but never forgotten and with you always. May you keep her precious memory alive with the love and the way you live your lives.

Richard Nordman

January 5, 2011

Some of the fondest memories I have are sharing meals & family get-togethers at Lorraine & Leo's house. I don't think I ever saw her without a smile or a steady look of true contentment. Lorraine was a wonderful & gracious soul, whose legacy is reflected in all her children & grandchildren. Even as we miss her greatly, she will always be with us.

Erin Ballou

January 5, 2011

Thinking of you all and sending much love during this difficult time. I have a lifetime of memories of your mom....from her tolerance of our childhood antics (grease fires and roller skating in her bedroom, for example) to her visits in college. She was an amazing lady that I feel privileged to have known.
Know that we are with you in spirit this week.
Much love,
Erin and Mark

Mick Heard

January 4, 2011

Lee and Jackie, please know that my thoughts are with you. Your Mom was always so wonderful to us when we were kids and put up with all the craziness during the birthday pool parties! Very Truly Yours,
Mick Heard

Kerry Nordman

January 4, 2011

A truly wonderful woman is now resting in the arms of her Lord and rejoined with the love of her life, Uncle Leo!! May we all find comfort in knowing she is at peace and out of pain...to the kids, our cousins, we are thinking of you and we love you all...we know you will lean on each other, but please know you may lean on us, too!!! We love you all and you are Aunt Lorraine's living legacies and she could not have been prouder of each and every one of you!!!
Most Sincerely and with much love,
Kerry & Larry

Carolyn/Neil Palmer

January 4, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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