Norma Lee Garner, born September 27, 1927, in Stella, Nebraska, passed away at 90 years of age on January 15, 2018 at Seton Medical Center. Norma and her siblings grew up during the depression. They moved to Pendleton, Oregon in August 1940. During High School, she worked at Pendleton Woolen Mill. She married Ewen in 1946. They were together sixty six years, when Ewen passed away in 2013. They were stationed with the Air Force in many places, including Japan, Okinawa, Canada, and most of Western U.S. In mid 1970's, Norma was a cub scout den mother, twice. In mid 1980's, she was with Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in Lewiston, Idaho., with a competitive marching group. They traveled to competitions throughout the Northwest. As an officer, she helped recruit new members.
By late 1980's, Ewen retired, so they bought a fifth-wheel trailer and traveled throughout the country. A patriot, Norma appreciated her blessings and was especially interested in our history. Several times, she lit cannons during army post reenactments. Norma, Ewen, and daughter Sue met President Carter in Georgia. They were inspired by Pikes Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Grand Canyon. Norma participated with bowling leagues, the VFW, camping, shooting skeet, fishing, and playing lawn darts at her home in Clarkston, Washington.
Norma and Ewen had one daughter, Susan, and four sons, Stephen, Ronald, David and Gary, all of whom served in the military. Stephen passed away in 1986. Of Stephen, she has two grandsons and two great-grandchildren. Of Ronald, she has two grand-daughters and one great-grand-daughter. Of David, she has two grandchildren. Of Susan, she has three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Of Gary, she has four grandchildren. Norma had four brothers: Red, Harold, William, and David. All served in the military. She had one sister, Mary. The only surviving sibling is William. Of Norma's siblings, there are numerous nephews, nieces, and descendants.
Norma lost no opportunity to bring her family together for cards, dominoes, and going to movies. She loved her family and will be greatly missed.
The family wishes to thank Norma's kind neighbors, who helped her keep house in Kyle, Texas. Norma's ashes will be interred with Ewen's, in Pendleton, Oregon. Services will be at Warren Baptist Church, Warren, Oregon in May.
