Norman R. Stirm

Norman R. Stirm

April 23, 1931- August 5, 2018

Norman R. Stirm has gone with God to be with his beloved wife of 52 years, Mavis. He also joins his companion Hollie, his beloved Cocker Spaniel. Norman is survived by his daughter Roxanna Hilliard (Raymond) of Lodi and son Paul Stirm (Kerry) of Sonora. Norman leaves behind many close friends and business associates.

Norman retired from many occupations in his lifetime to include the grocery business of 44 years where he was named Grocer of the Year a number of times, Valley Home Tech Medical for 7 years and then finally retiring from The Auto Factory after 6 years, and all within the Stockton area. Norman also served in the Army National Guard where he was recognized for 36 years of service in many key roles. Norman was placed on the retirement list in the grade of Brigadier General in 1991. Norman loved the military.

Norman received the American Legion Academia Award for outstanding Student in 1949 from Concordia High School in Oakland, a Lutheran Boarding School. He later graduated from Stockton College with an AA degree. Norman was a member of the Alpha Gamma Sigma, an honorary society. Norman was taught at an early age "That it was better to give than to receive" from his late grandmother Ellen Unger. Norman gave generously to many ideas and associated personnel. There was never a soul that did not like Norman, let alone love him, he was one of a kind and the world has lost a great soul.

Norman enjoyed trout fishing, camping, golfing and the occasional gambling trip to Jackson where he leaves a special family at the Rancheria. Norman lived the last 4 years as a resident at Oak Creek at O'Connor Woods where he quickly became the Councilman for his Assisted Living area and in true fashion advocated for the residents almost immediately. There was never a concern that Norman did not put his full attention into to correct immediately. The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Creek for the tremendous love and care shown to Norman especially in the last week of his life. You are true Angels and we love you all.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10am at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane. 209-334-9613. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue in Stockton, CA, 95204. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com.