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
Wayne and Bettie Thompson says:
May 13, 2008
To all of Norma’s children and Grandchildren:
Norma was my little sister and my best friend.
She was my pal growing up and my confidant as we grew older.
I am so proud to have had her in my life all of her life.
She will be dearly missed by Wayne and me and our family.
Aunt Bettie and Uncle Wayne.
Jeanette Gaines says:
May 14, 2008
I feel blessed to have known and worked with Norma at BTMC. I always admired her for her zest for life and her style and grace. We will all miss this lovely lady.
Leila Johnson says:
May 14, 2008
I remember Norma as always being gracious and classy; a beautiful woman inside and out. She was a diligent worker at Boeing Travel and always wanted to learn something new. She followed her heart and lived life with gusto!
I extend my deepest sympathy to Norma’s family and loved ones.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
Leila Johnson
Boeing Travel
marie bailey says:
May 14, 2008
Dear Peterson Family
i will remember Norma as a beautiful and sophisticated woman she carried herself with an air of ..savoir fair….as she is with no more pain in this world she is in the loving comforting arms of our Heavenly Father as she will be greatly missed here may God give you the Peace that surpasses ALL understanding during these morose times….NORMA…UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN….
FOLLOW PEACE AND BE ENCOURAGED!
Marsha Leeg says:
May 14, 2008
My deepest condolences to Norma’s family and friends for the loss of a loved one and friend. May you keep all the beautiful memories of a fine lady who always had a positive word for all.