Mr. James "Jim" Norris' Obituary
Jim B. Norris, age 86, passed away on June 8, 2015. Jim was born on August 9, 1928 to Jack and Arvilla Naruszkwicz. He grew up and lived his entire life in the Muskegon area. In 1952 he married the former Lois Kienke and together they were blessed with 4 children. Jim was an educator. He worked at several local schools but spent most of his time at Muskegon Community College. He was a member of Muskegon Elks and Vikings Lodge, NEA and MEA. Jim enjoyed golfing, reading, woodworking and being with his friends and family. He was a kind, fair, caring man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Lois; children Lisa (Fred) Chalker and David (Louisa) Norris; grandchildren Lauren (Carter) Johnson and Elissa Chalker; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole and Asher; and daughter-in-law Laura Norris. He was preceded in death by 2 of his children, William Norris and Eric Norris; his parents; and step father Henry Trapp. A brief MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Thursday June 11, 2015 at 2pm at The Walburn Chapel 1547 W. Sherman Blvd 231-759-8565. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held after the service at the Vikings Lodge 3132 Lakeshore Dr. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Vikings Linne Lodge Scholarship Fund.
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