Obituary of Norma Harmsworth

Born: December 23, 1938

Passed Away: January 16, 2009

Norma Harmsworth, passed away in peace at age 70, January 16, 2009 surrounded by family and friends.

Family was the cornerstone of her life.

She is survived by her husband Buzz Harmsworth, husband of 47 years. She leaves her children Shawn (Brent), Casey, and Katherine (Jason) with tears and smiles. She was a glorious Nana to Danika, Kyle, Miranda, Kaitlyn, Isabelle and Abigail. She is survived by her sister-in-law Marlene Cameron, her nieces and nephews, Sherri (Roy), Neil (Tammy), Ross (Dede) and their children as well as Buzz's brother Harry, his wife Bett and their children Neil (Kathy), Ross (Karen), Paul (Carolyn) and their children.

She is predeceased by her parents (Norman Whiteside Cameron, Katherine Amelda Lott) and her brother (Gerald Barton Cameron).

Norma was immensely proud of her family and so were we of her. Norma was fully engaged with life and she believed in community. As a young woman she cherished being part of the Victoria Girls Drill Corp and pursued her faith at the Metropolitan United Church in Victoria and the Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. She was an actor, a singer, an artist, and a lover of humankind. She was also a leader, through her roles with the Ladies' Health Care Auxiliary, Rocky Mountain Toastmasters Club, Rotary Club of Invermere and as marriage commissioner where she married over 600 couples in 10 years. She will be remembered for her many personal accomplishments, her originality, humour and, of course, her wonderful smile.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere with Rev. Sandy Ferguson officiating.

A reception will follow in the church hall.

If desired, donations may be made to Sleeping Children Around the World (www.scaw.org), one of her most treasured charities.

When I stand before God at the end of my life,

I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left,

and could say, "I used everything you gave me." - Erma Bombeck

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.Condolences for the family can be offered at:www.mcphersonfh.com