Norma Evelyn McWilliams
Monday, March 19, 1928
Date of Death:
Friday, March 18, 2016
Age:
87 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday March 21, 2016
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday March 22, 2016
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Tuesday March 22, 2016
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church [ view map ]
Monday, March 19, 1928
Date of Death:
Friday, March 18, 2016
Age:
87 years old
Monday, March 19, 1928
Date of Death:
Friday, March 18, 2016
Age:
87 years old
Norma Evelyn McWilliams
Services for Norma Evelyn (Thurston) McWilliams, Mrs. Richard McWilliams, 87, will be held Tuesday, March 22nd 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church in Rochester, MN at 1:00 PM. A Memorial Service will also be held at the Carleton Brethren Church with burial at the Dobson Cemetery, near Garwin, IA on Wednesday, March 23rd at 4:00 PM. Mrs. McWilliams died peacefully at home on March 18th 2016.
Born March 19, 1928 near Garwin, IA, Norma taught school in IA, and completed her Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, her Master’s degree in History from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and her Master’s in Library Science degree from Emporia State University in KS. She taught at Temple Christian Academy in Omaha, NE and was head librarian at Grace College of the Bible. She and Richard retired to Rochester, MN where she was a substitute teacher for the Rochester Public School system. Norma and Richard celebrated 65 years of marriage in June of 2015.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Sr; five children, Richard Jr (Nita), Eileen McClure (Steve), James (Karen), Jolene (Kevin) Birkett, and Norene McWilliams; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. Arrangements have been made by Macken Funeral home in Rochester, MN and Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA. A special viewing for Norma will be held Monday, March 21st from 4:00PM until 7:00 PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Norma Evelyn McWilliams has received the following condolences.
oh my....So many wonderful memories of the McWilliams family. Norma and Rich, better known as "M and D" to us--- that is" mom and dad". They truly adopted my husband and
me when we moved into the house across the street from them on Lake Street NW in 1993. As well as we adopting them! On moving in day, we were threatened by tornadoes and "M and D" graciously introduced themselves and helped us unload our moving truck! Not only did they help us unload but they stored our belongings in their garage until we could move into our home. That was the beginning of a very warm and special relationship. Their kindness and hospitality will always be etched into my heart. We shared many cups of coffee and pancakes with them ..some even in the middle of the street! A holiday never went by that they weren't thoughtful enough to make sure that we had a place to go --since we were from "The South" and didn't have family nearby. Many happy memories celebrating birthdays at Pannekokin or the Mexican restaurant wearing sombreros. And who could ever forget the "Misty Letters"! Our view from our front window was always breath taking with the gorgeous colorful array of flowers that Rich planted ,not to mention the backyard and raspberry plants! Our fond memories are plentiful and will never be forgotten. You were family then and even though we moved back south to Georgia, all of you are remembered and thought of more frequently than you could ever imagine. We miss you and love you. Norma was a wonderful Christian lady who returned home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marcia and Harry Vildibill Albany,Georgia
My condolences to your family. I have some very nice memories of Norma and Richard, including that of their wedding. They made a wonderful couple.
Your condolences. Your prayers are with all of you as you grieve the loss of your loved one.