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NORRIS, DAVID R.
David R. Norris, 68, passed away at Inland Valley Medical Center, Murrieta, on March 3, 2008. Dave was born in Clinton, MO, on November 6, 1939, and grew up in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from Paseo H.S., Dave joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in San Diego and Camp Pendleton. During this time, he met the love of his life, Carol. They married and enjoyed the next 46 1/2 years together. After leaving the Marine Corps, Dave joined the San Diego Police Department in July 1962. He took a short break in 1973 to try his hand at pig farming in Missouri. He soon returned to the San Diego Police Department, and the job he truly enjoyed. Dave retired as a Detective after 26 years and began woodworking and playing golf. Dave leaves his loving wife, Carol. He is survived by his sister Linda (John) Binckley of Lenexa, KS, brother Paul (Joan) Norris of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, his son Pat (Debbie), and two grandchildren, Tiffany and Patrick of San Diego. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Rd. on Monday, March 10th. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 15546 Pomerado Rd., 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11th. Interment will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 9, 2008.

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David Binckley

March 11, 2008

Many of my favorite times have been spent with my Uncle Dave and Aunt Carol. There are no words to express how much sorrow I feel from the loss of my uncle. He was simply fantastic!

Paul and Debbie Holman

March 11, 2008

Carol and Pat,
I have been a part of your family for the past 30 years. After my marriage to Debbie, you welcomed her into your family as well. Dave was like a father to us and a grandfather to our children. We will truly miss his laughter and great conversations. We will always be there for you for our love for you is profound. With our deepest sympathy, our prayers are with you. Paul and Deb

Pat Casillas

March 10, 2008

Dear Carol and Patrick, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's death. I have so many fond memories of all of you. I sure miss the fun times we had at Bayside. I would love to hear from you and catch up on the life of Patrick too. Send me an email. Love Pat Casillas (Hoffman)

Carolynn and John Gibbs

March 9, 2008

Dear Carol, Pat and family,
We were so sad to hear of Dave's passing and will keep you in our prayers. Just remember all the good times and smile. Dave was such a wonderful man. Love, John and Carolynn Gibbs

Larry Buckeye

March 9, 2008

I, too, worked with Davie on SDPD. I have never met a nicer and more sincere person. When I saw him coming, I'd ask him to give me his best hog call and he'd accomodate me with his big country-boy grin. I am consoled, as I'm sure his family and friends are, by the fact that he was a man of faith. My sympathy to his family in their loss.

Lois McGuire-Patterson

March 9, 2008

I was saddened to read of David's passing. It was many years ago that we last saw each other, but my thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carol and family. May God comfort you at this time of enormous loss.

Debbie Kernes

March 9, 2008

Dave,
It was great knowing you at church in Wildomar at St. Frances of Rome.
May you rest in peace in God's hands.

Roland Heuschele

March 9, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Dave on the San Diego Police Department. He was a great guy. My deepest condolences to his family.

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