Birth date: Sep 3, 1942 Death date: May 4, 2019
Norma Jean (Calkins) LaVasseur, age 76, passed away suddenly in her home on Saturday, May 4 th , 2019 in Muskegon, MI. She was born on September 3 rd , 1942 in Muskegon, MI to her parents, Stuart and Hazel (Gannon) Calkins and Read Obituary
My last post wasnt enough to share my appreciation for Norma as a friend. We became friends when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had the surgery and underwent chemotherapy at the Cancer Treatment Center in Illinois. Our daughter was eleven years old, and Susan LaVasseur was her friend. We asked, and Norma agreed to take care of Megan while I had chemotherapy. We became friends, and we started playing cards together when they still lived on Gay Street. Norma provided a good shoulder to cry on from time to time; she was a genuinely compassionate person. She was very generous when it came to cooking and sharing food with whoever came around at supper time. When a child did something bad, she always forgave that child and didnt browbeat him or her. She was willing to give people the benefit of the doubt; she wanted to believe in people. She asked for little in life. She even allowed her children and grandchildren to stay with them when she was ill and could have used some needed rest. As Georges health deteriorated, she found it increasingly difficult to care for him as her own poor health deteriorated. She did a lot for family, and it distressed her not to be able to do more. She believed in God and angelic assistance, and she practiced kindness and hospitality. We will miss her so much! Rest in peace, Norma.
I am sorry for your loss. It is my loss, too. For many years, my husband Dale and I played euchre with Norma and George. I would like to be notified of when you are holding her memorial service, and Dale and I would like very much to attend, with your permission. Norma was a wonderful friend.
You will be loved for the rest of my life mom. I miss out long talks. I love you and am so proud you were my
Mom.
Kat
I am truely sorry for your loss. I, as a foster child was greatly impacted by the love and guidance norma and her family showed me. She will be greatly missed.
