Norma Ruth Peterson
November 02, 1940 - May 07, 2008
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Norma Ruth Peterson
November 02, 1940 - May 07, 2008
Obituary
Norma Hicks Peterson
Norma Peterson of Laguna Hills, CA died after a very short battle against pancreatic cancer on May 7, 2008. Norma was born Nov. 2, 1940 in Sweet Home, Texas. She was the youngest of six children born to Roy and Vera Hicks. The Hicks family lived in Manteca, CA, where Norma began kindergarten in 1946 and graduated from Manteca High School in 1958.
Norma married Tammy’s father in 1959 and moved to Lancaster, CA in 1963. She began her career as a travel agent while living in Lancaster. Over the next thirty years she worked in various travel agencies and Boeing Aircraft Co. Travel Department before moving to Orange County, CA, where she became a travel tour director with Good Times Travel. She loved traveling and became exceptional in her field of expertise.
Norma enjoyed many sports, especially tennis, bowling, scuba diving, water skiing, snow skiing, jet skiing, bicycling, walking, jazzercize, line and swing dancing and became an avid golfer in the last few years. She always enjoyed a full and active life.
Norma traveled extensively around the world but also enjoyed her home and family. Her first priority in her life has always been her daughter Tammy. She loved her more than life itself and brought her up at a time when single moms had a hard time earning a living.
Later in life, Norma became good friends with her stepchildren Patricia and David and their spouses. Norma’s ten grandchildren were her shining stars. She was a proud grandma, a loving mother, and a wonderful sister and aunt. Her smiles brightened our world when she came into it. Her laughter will be remembered long after she’s gone. Norma came into the world a bright star and left the world a better place. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Tamara Chapman; stepdaughter, Patricia Smith and her husband Scott; stepson, David Peterson and his wife Linda; 10 grandchildren: Michael Smith, Tawnya Chapman, David Smith, Tara Chapman, Katie Peterson, Travis Chapman, Brody Peterson, Emily Peterson, Ryan Peterson and Kelly Peterson; brother, Lee Roy Hicks; and 4 sisters: Christine Hubbard, Evie Konecny, Arlene Watson, and Bettie Thompson.
26 responses to Norma Ruth Peterson
Annelle Aviani-Baum says:
May 12, 2008
My prayers and condolence go out to Norma’s family and her extended family. Norma was a dear dear friend. We spent many hours together over lunch sharing our lives with each other. We shared our November birthdays with each.
I can hear Norma’s voice so clearly. When she called me she always started the conversation with .. “Hi, Annelle, it’s Norma.”
I will miss Norma with all my heart.
Love to you all. Annelle
Ell Davis says:
May 12, 2008
I knew Norma for a short time. We shared our travel experiences. She was a lovely person and will be missed. Ell
Betsy Snyder says:
May 13, 2008
What a pleasure and blessing it was to know Norma. She always was smiling no matter what. I have such good memories of her and our travels together. Always in the middle of the fun. She will be deeply missed!!
Betsy Snyder
Boeing Family
Bev.McKeon says:
May 13, 2008
Dear Peterson Family:
My deepest sympathies to your family @ this most difficult time.
I remember Norma as fun,vibrant lady with so much for life. Although seperated by the past 7yrs. Norma & I ran into one another at our Grandchildren High School Graduation, just last year.
Norma reconized me, & picked up the conversation right where we had left off. The outpouring of love on Norma and her family during this time speaks to the woman Norma was.
Norma was loved by everyone who came in contact with her, she will be truly missed by many, but will remain in our hearts for a long time. God Bless her.
fellow Boeing co-worker.
Carol Largent says:
May 13, 2008
When i think of Norma i think classy beautiful woman. I was so shocked by the news but i know she is in heaven with a big smile on her face the one she always brought to Boeing Travel. I will always remember her and she will be missed. My prayers go out to her family…..lean on God he will guide you at this sad time.