Tribute

It is with heavy hearts that the Norman family announces the peaceful passing of one of Merritt’s long-time residents, our mother Mary on January the 26th, 2018 at the age of 90. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Mom lived a full life filled with love, laughter, music, cooking and baking, her signature cinnamon buns were legendary! She also enjoyed camping and fishing, her favorite saying was “here fishy fishy!”

Mom was born at home in Redcliff, Alberta in 1927 and was the last surviving sibling in the Stark family. She told us many stories about life on the farm and the hardships they endured.

Mom married Dad in 1947 and together raised 5 children. The one thing she enjoyed the most was dancing with dad, Ivan Norman, who predeceased her in 1995 after 48 wonderful years of marriage.

Mom remarried in 1999 to Fred Lang and together they camped, fished and traveled until his passing in 2007.

For the past 10 years mom spent time with rancher Wally Winser in Cawston. Together they enjoyed jam sessions, canning peaches and family gatherings.

She will be sadly missed by her children Larry, Brian, Becky, Kevin, Darla and their children, spouses and dear friends. We all have our favourite memories of mom and we know in our hearts she has now reunited with dad!

We would like to thank the Lang and Winser family and friends for all the love they have given mom over the years.

A private family gathering will be held in the spring.