Norma L. Anderson

Norma Louise Anderson, 82, of Felch MI, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI on Sunday, January 21st 2018. Norma was born November 17, 1935 in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of the late Theodore and Esther (Blomquist) Anderson. She graduated from Felch High School in 1953 and was a lifelong resident of the area. The local community was the beneficiary of Norma’s work life. She worked at First National Bank of Iron Mountain, the Felch CO-OP, enjoyed cooking at Blomquist Diner, and eventually retired from North Dickinson County School after nearly 26 years. A woman of strong faith, Norma was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Felch. Norma was immensely comforted by the unwavering assurance that God was ultimately in complete control of everything, and that He held her hand as she journeyed through the battles of cancer. Her strength and courage over the past two years was remarkable. Beloved by everyone who knew her, Norma continually put others ahead of herself by volunteering her time in and around the community. Norma had a great sense of humor and found laughter to be the best medicine throughout her life. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. Norma is survived by four children, Dawn (Allen) Sommers, Teresa Anderson (John Foster), Karla (Rob) Massie and Jeff (Nicki) Anderson; three grandchildren, Blake Beauchamp, Emmalee Massie and Olivia Beauchamp; her sister-in-law and best friend, Janice Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. How she loved them all! In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Anderson. We ask that when you think or our mother you remember her for her kindness, compassion and her generous spirit. She asked us not to be sad, so we ask the same of you. A celebration of Norma’s life will begin with a visitation on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Rev. Lori Liverance will officiate. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Norma’s memory. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. John Loewen, Dr. Steven Terrian, the nurses and staff of Dickinson County Healthcare System and Aurora BayCare for their compassion and excellent care they gave Norma. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Norma Anderson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Norma L. Anderson

November 17, 1935 - January 21, 2018