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Norman Mah Obituary
Stockton, CA
November 22, 1948 - June 22, 2006
Norman Mah, age 57, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2006. He was at home with his family at his side after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. On June 4, 2006, Norman repented of his sins, admitted his need for a Savior and with the accompaniment of much praise and rejoicing by his family, accepted Jesus Christ. It is with this truth in mind that his family is celebrating his new life in eternity where they will one day be united again.
Norman was born on November 22, 1948 in Hong Kong and immigrated to California at the age of six. He graduated from Stagg High School in 1966, and served his country in the Vietnam War as a medic from 1969-1971. He then received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University, Corvallis. It was in Corvallis where he met his future wife, Miriam Chan. They were married in 1974, just a few months after graduation. Norman and Miriam then joined his parents in ownership and management of The Shadows Restaurant.
Norman was a devoted husband, a caring father, a selfless son and brother, and an adoring grandfather. He enjoyed interacting with his customers and friends at the restaurant and everyone knew Norman had an ear to listen and a generous spirit. He was a trusting individual and everyone who knew him felt his genuine care and concern for their lives. He enjoyed reading, cooking, wine, Asian interior design, country music, the ocean, and spending time with family and friends.
Norman is survived by his parents, Allen and Pat Mah; his wife, Miriam of 31 years; his sister, Kathy Mah of Atherton; his daughter, Michelle, and her husband, Jeremy Yang and their son, Josiah of Placentia; his son, Nathan and his wife, Kimberly of Stockton; and his son, Nicholas of Sacramento.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Twin Oaks Community Church, 8800 Thornton Road. The family appreciates the wonderful care and support that Hospice provided. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established with Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Mah
deke
April 26, 2025
I remember you. so long ago. you introduced me to burt bacharach, made me my first pina colada, cooked me a steak to eat. sorry to hear you passed away so long ago.
J. JORDAN
July 17, 2006
MY HEART & SOUL SINGS WHEN I READ OF NORMAN'S ACCEPTANCE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER MET YOU OR YOUR FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND BE STRONG IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT WE SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN THE LORD, WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN, ON THAT GREAT DAY!
Ed Castaneda
July 14, 2006
Miriam and family,
I know that we have been neighbors for the last 2 years and I am saddened to know that I will no longer see Norman in this lifetime but I rejoice greatly in knowing that he has gone to be with the Lord and having Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior I know we will meet again. I just wanted to let you know that I apologize for never sharing my faith but privately I prayed over him and your family when I had found out he was sick. I prayed that he would have time to accept Jesus Christ before it was too late. As your neighbors and family in Christ I want to let you know that we are here to support you and if you ever need prayer or just need to talk or share feel free to walk on over.
Ed & Malinda Castaneda
Kristine Miramontes
July 11, 2006
Dear Miriam & Family,
I was truly sad to hear of your loss. Norman was such a warm and kind person that once i heard my kids & I kids sat around and talked about all the wonderful memories & stories we accumulated with Norm and Shadows. Shadows was my "Cheers", we would walk in and it was always "Hey Norm!" Many of weekday evenings I sat there watching anything from Discovery, World News to Baseball games with Norm. He even gave me & my Ex-Husband Nick-Names - "The Kids" it was so funny considering how old we are. He would even call us on that rare occasion when he was serving split pea soup. He was truly a wonderful & considerate person.
Thank you Norman & Miriam for all the wonderful memories & stories I have to share, you will never be forgotten.
Linda Landon
July 9, 2006
Dear Miriam and Family, I am so saddened by your loss and will miss Norman so much. I know that he fought a good fight. Know that is is now at peace. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Linda Landon
Frank & Pat Kim
July 9, 2006
It is with hope and faith that the both of us and Robin send our deepest condolences to the Mah family.
Paula Chinchiolo
July 7, 2006
Miriam, I am so sorry for your loss.
May God hold you and your family close at this time.
Joni Drake
July 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Franklin Chew
July 5, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ms.Gerrie Hart
July 4, 2006
I was deeply sadden to read of the passing of Norman. I dont get out much, but whenever I wanted to have a quiet dinner, I would go to the shadows and I never tired of the look on Normans face, when I would walk in and say NORM!! Even though I would be by myself most of the times, his graciousness and presence always made me feel comfortable. Even though I sat alone to dine, I was never really alone as he made me and everyone else feel so welcome. I always told him, his marguaritas were "state of the art". I only knew Norman in the capacity of the shadows, and in reading all the wonderful thoughts from his friends, I almost feel slighted that I did not know the other side of him. When I walked into the Shadows, it was always obvious to me that this was a much loved person and a great human being. How wonderful that he touched so many lives and left so many wonderful memories for his family and friends to recall. He was an easy person to watch. He exuded kindness and warmth. The Shadows will never be the same. He was himself, a state of the art person. My condolences to all who cherished this person in their lives.
Ms. Gerrie Hart, Stockton, Cal.
Jan Martin
July 4, 2006
Dear Miriam and Mah Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Norman. I was happy to read he accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He is home now and will watch over his family with Our Lord Jesus. I will forever have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank You for the good times at Shadows.
God Bless you and your Family.
Jan Martin
Dorothy and Edward Wong
July 4, 2006
Dear Miriam and the Mah Family,
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Norman. But it gives us comfort to know that he is with the Lord and free of pain and suffering.
Norman, thank you for the 30+ years of friendship. You were always kind, generous, patient and willing to lend a helping hand. We could still remember vividly the good old times we had in our Oregon college days; the great food you cooked and all those fancy drinks you mixed. We were so fortunate that our paths had crossed.
Miriam, I hope our families will continue to stay in touch. You will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Take care!
Sue and Jerry Rothman
July 4, 2006
To the Mah family,
Our hearts go out to you. Norman was more than just a restaurant owner. He was a kind and gracious host, who made us feel as if he were welcoming us into his own home, interested in our lives and our comfort. He made a difference in a lot of people's lives. He will be missed.
Danny O'Neel
July 4, 2006
To the Mah Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Norman. We went to Stagg together. I have been to the Shadows on a couple of occasions and Norman was such a great and hard working host. He made sure everything as guest was fulfilled. He will surely be missed by us all.
Ting-foon and Anna Wong
July 2, 2006
Dear Miriam,
We remember Norman very well, specially when we paid a visit to The Shadows during our honeymoon trip to the west coast, the waitresses at the restaurant were preparing the celebration in anticipation of Norman’s 40th birthday in a few days: they had bought some fresh flowers and let them dry and to be used on the day of the birthday, believing to be a prank for people who reaches the milestone of 40 years old.
Anyway, he is now in heaven and free of any pain or suffering, and in peace with God.
John and Becky Friend
July 2, 2006
Miriam and Family,
We were sorry to here of the passing of Norman. He will be missed and remembered by many. You are a wonderful and loving family and we are sure that your memories, strength and love will help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol and Larry Parlin
July 2, 2006
Dear Miriam and family;
We are so sorry to hear about Norman. I will never forget his smiling face at the Shadows and when he came to Oakbrooke, to pick up Michelle and Nathan.
Norman will be remembered for his gift of friendship, warm smile and wonderful children and wife. We will miss him very very much.
Rachael Wallace
July 1, 2006
Mah Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts. God Bless.
The Wallaces
Ted and Carol Chan
July 1, 2006
Dear Miriam,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear about Norman. We want to let you know that you and your family have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Norman. We will be thinking of all of you in the days to come; hoping time is easing your sorrow; hoping memories are bringing you peace.
Take Care!
David Lew
June 30, 2006
Dear Mah Family, I am sad to hear about the passing of Norman. He had an early impact on my life as he was my first boss while I was a busboy at the Shadows. His examples of patience, communication, candor, humility, and responsibility helped me to mature. Thank you for being one of my first mentors Norman.
Jennifer Johnson
June 30, 2006
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you. Norman was a good teacher and a great friend. I always knew if I had a question he would either know the answer or help me find it. I look back at the time at delta when I met you and Norman and have only joyous memories.
Sam and Lorna Louie
June 30, 2006
To the family of Norman Mah,
We were saddened to read of the passing of Norman. He was always a kind and gracious host whenever we dined at our favorite Stockton restaurant. He will be missed by many. It gives great comfort to know he is with our Savior. With deepest sympathy,
Sam and Lorna Louie
June 30, 2006
Dear Miriam and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Norman's death. I still remember our boys playing together in Delta Little League . Although you and Norm were busy people, you always found time for your children and were devoted parents. Norman will be greatly missed. My condolences to you and your family.
Katie, Kenny, and Kevin Peters
Sylvia and Malcolm Pennock
June 30, 2006
Dear Mirian and Family,We are so sorry and saddened to hear about Norman.He will be missed by many.Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Geri Eckert
June 30, 2006
Miriam,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Norman. The Shadows "is not" and "never will" be the same without him. I hope to see YOU in your regular corner stool in the near future.
I won't be able to attend the memorial but please know that I'm thinking of you. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the whole Mah family.
I will remember Norman in song.
Teri Dos Reis
June 30, 2006
Miriam ...I was sorry to hear of the loss of your spouse ....May God bring you comfort as you grieve his passing ...hold onto the memories and the gift the Lord has promised in eternal life where you will be reunited. God Bless and keep you strong .
your coworker and friend.
Sue Baker
June 30, 2006
Nathan & Kimberly,
I'm thankful that Norman's physical suffering has come to an end and that he is now pain free and enjoying life with his savior. This time of separation is just for awhile and you will have all of eternity to be with your wonderful dad. In the meantime, may God give you and your family strength and peace to face each day. Sue and Al Baker
Gail Eastburn
June 29, 2006
Dear Miriam,
I am so sorry to hear about Norman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
" Those whom we have loved never really leave us. They live on
forever in our hearts, and cast their radiant light onto our
every shadow."
Sincerely,
Jean Stebbins
June 29, 2006
Miriam,
I was so sorry to read about Norman. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fritz & Liza Chin
June 29, 2006
Words cannot express this feeling of loss to you, your family and friends. God's hand is always with us and Norman is fortunate to be with Him. We're here for you if you need us anytime!
Mrs. Gong Lee and Family-- Kem and Judy; Kathy, Gregg and Alex; Ed and Jance
June 29, 2006
Dear Mah Family,
We are sorry for your loss and saddened by the passing of Norman. We will miss his friendly and caring demeanor. May warm memories of him provide you comfort at this difficult time.
Laura Bryant
June 29, 2006
Dear Miriam, I am sadden to learn of your loss of Norman. I know in spirit he will continue to walk beside you and your family. May your strenght within substain you.
Your former Kaiser coworker.
Laura Bryant
Louise Knittel and Family
June 29, 2006
Dear Mariam and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
John &Amanda Gullett
June 29, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
jill sanguinetti
June 29, 2006
Thank you Norman and family fof giving our family a great restuarant when I was young (mmmma,good abalone); for giving my parents a wonderful place to enjoy each other (table in front of the fire place so dad could make sure mom wasn't cold) after the kids were grow and gone; for giving my great aunt (92 years old and could tell the age of a lamb by looking at the lamb chops after growing up in
Basque sheep camps)and i a place to share after my mother (her neice) died; and, most of all, for my own selfishness, for giving a place for my dad and i to get to know each other as adults for the first time in our lives and really love each other after the death of my mother (they were married 53 years)and a safe, warm place to be together during his illness and death. During those days, everyone at the bar helped by walking him to the bathroom, bringing his car up to the door, christmas and birthday presents and table decorations from the waitresses. Even Mark would water down his drinks for me when i got worried about his trouble walking as he became more ill. At the end, Norman, because of what you and your family created at the restaurant through your love, kindness, professionalism and consistency you have left me with a family of friends that i met there and with whom I will always share being a new family. Thank you to the whole family for the love you gave to all of us. And thank you for the wonderful food, great music a la Elvis, strong drinks, halarious laughter,rides home from Miriam when people were drunk, meals taken to homes by miriam and staff when people were sick and the list goes on and on.
Norman, you always had a quiet smile.soft chuckle, imeccable manners, and made my dad and i feel very loved and taken care of.
You did life via the high road and leave a great legacy for people to remember and emulate. thank you. with all my love, Jill S
Lae Cha
June 28, 2006
Dear Miriam,
Your Kaiser family is thinking of you during this difficult time, we offer you our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Natashia Stafford
June 28, 2006
Miriam,
I pray that God heal, comfort, and strengthen you and your family as only He can. My prayers, and thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
JoEllen Broderick
June 28, 2006
Miriam and family,
I just want to offer my most sincere sympathy to you and your family.Norman will be deeply missed.
June 28, 2006
Dear Miriam, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Take care and remember all the good times you shared. Love, Mrs. Louie
Rosalie Espiritu-Foster & Family
June 28, 2006
Miriam & Family,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time; you will see one another again... God Bless.
John and Michelle Weiler
June 28, 2006
Auntie Miriam, Michelle, Jer & Josiah, Nate & Kim, Nick:
Our deepest sympathies...Uncle Norman was a great spirit and touched many lives... especially the regulars at Sssssshadows. Those of us who got to know him outside of the restaurant are even more fortunate to have that many more fond memories of Uncle Norman. John only got to meet him a few times but was already very fond of him. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nate Roth
June 27, 2006
Praise God for His great grace and mercy upon Mr. Mah's life. I will always remember his kindness, generosity, care, and love for his family as well as friends and even strangers. His hospitality to me and my friends is something I will long remember and be thankful to the Lord for - I indeed look forward to praising our great God and Savior together with Him for all eternity and pray that His family would find great comfort, hope, and joy in this time in the risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Much love and peace to the Mah family.
JOHN & AMANDA GULLETT
June 27, 2006
06-27-06- Our condolences & blessings go out to the Mah family during the loss of our friend,& host at our favoriate ,dance spot;norman we will miss you & now the lord will have a great host to chat with---always--John& Amanda Gullett---
Evelin Clark
June 27, 2006
Miriam and Family:
I read with great sadness that Norman left you and all of his friends.My deepest sympathy.
Evelin Clark
Laura Sun
June 27, 2006
Dear Miriam & Family
We are so, so sorry to hear about the loss of Norman He was such a good person...our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We were especialy happy to read that he accepted our Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior...we know now that he will have everlasting life and resting in peace. With love, Walt & Laura
Bob & Shirley Mc Dowell
June 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom and Linda Long
June 27, 2006
Norman will be remembered for his warm smile, open heart and gift of friendship, courage and compassion he always showed to others.. a wonderful example to us all. He will be very missed as a friend and co-worker.
Cathy Goodwin Zavala
June 27, 2006
Norman was a shining spot at The Shadows. He will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Peter & Norma Ritter
June 27, 2006
A fond fairwell to Norman.
Our prayers are with Norman and his family.
Rogine & Ed Couch
June 27, 2006
Mah Family: Norman was such a great individual. He always treated us with kindness and respect. We will miss his smile and always remember the good times we had at the Shadows....Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard & Susan Noack
June 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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