Obituary for Burton Burt Norris
Burton “Burt” M. Norris
Curwensville: Burton “Burt” M. Norris 83, of Curwensville, passed away Friday November 21, 2014 after a short illness.
Born August 8, 1931 in Curwensville, he was the son of Foster G. “Doc” and Carrie (Moose) Norris. He served his country with the U.S. Nave during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Greenville Church of the Brethren where he served as a Deacon, and a Sunday School Teacher, and was also a Sunday School Superintendent.
He volunteered his time for numerous years at the Clearfield County Fair, was a past chairman and committee member of the Grampian Days Celebration, played in the Grampian Band, and also helped with the Grampian Community Vacation Bible School.
On November 2, 1951 at the Greenville Church of the Bretheren he we Charlotte “Shirley” Wolfe who preceded him in death on October 29, 1984. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Olen “Auddie” and George Norris. And a sister Marie Shaffer.
He was the last member of his generation.
He is survived by a daughter Brenda D. Rumfola and her husband Joseph “Joe” of Curwensville, 2 grandchildren Bryan Rumfola and his wife Ann of Memphis, TN, and Marcy Gilligan and her husband Jeremy of Woodstock, GA. And 2 great grandchildren Connor and Delaney Gilligan both of Woodstock GA.
Funeral Services for Mr. Norris will be held at the Greenville Church of the Brethren on Saturday November 29, 2014 at 11 AM with Pastor Leslie Bloom officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. Military Honor s will be accorded at the cemetery by member of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Friday November 28, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Saturday at the church from 10 AM till the time of service at 11 AM.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Greenville Church of the Brethren 3995 Greenville Pike Grampian, Pa 16838, or Penn Highlands Dubois Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, Dubois, PA 15801
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Curwensville: Burton “Burt” M. Norris 83, of Curwensville, passed away Friday November 21, 2014 after a short illness.
Born August 8, 1931 in Curwensville, he was the son of Foster G. “Doc” and Carrie (Moose) Norris. He served his country with the U.S. Nave during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Greenville Church of the Brethren where he served as a Deacon, and a Sunday School Teacher, and was also a Sunday School Superintendent.
He volunteered his time for numerous years at the Clearfield County Fair, was a past chairman and committee member of the Grampian Days Celebration, played in the Grampian Band, and also helped with the Grampian Community Vacation Bible School.
On November 2, 1951 at the Greenville Church of the Bretheren he we Charlotte “Shirley” Wolfe who preceded him in death on October 29, 1984. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Olen “Auddie” and George Norris. And a sister Marie Shaffer.
He was the last member of his generation.
He is survived by a daughter Brenda D. Rumfola and her husband Joseph “Joe” of Curwensville, 2 grandchildren Bryan Rumfola and his wife Ann of Memphis, TN, and Marcy Gilligan and her husband Jeremy of Woodstock, GA. And 2 great grandchildren Connor and Delaney Gilligan both of Woodstock GA.
Funeral Services for Mr. Norris will be held at the Greenville Church of the Brethren on Saturday November 29, 2014 at 11 AM with Pastor Leslie Bloom officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. Military Honor s will be accorded at the cemetery by member of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Friday November 28, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Saturday at the church from 10 AM till the time of service at 11 AM.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Greenville Church of the Brethren 3995 Greenville Pike Grampian, Pa 16838, or Penn Highlands Dubois Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, Dubois, PA 15801
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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