Obituary of Norma Jean Gratton

Norma was born on September 30,1923 in Aberdeen WA. and passed away on October 15, 2010 in the gracious care of the Hospice House in University Place, WA. Norma is survived by four beautiful children; Louise Diane Dixon, Nickolas A. Juran, Mary Elizabeth Warnke, Paul Colon Juran, as well as many precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. Norma was an incredibly special and intelligent woman who's ability to love was seen best by those who were closest to her towards the end of her life. To those whom were not blessed enough to have those last few years please know this as Norma would say it to you this very minute if she could. "I truly loved you all in the best way and only way I knew how. If I hurt you please find it in heart to forgive me and know that in my last days on this earth the mere mention of your names brought me my greatest joy and happiness. Life goes on, but please believe I won't be far away so if you need me, call, and I will come to you and I'll watch over you as I wish I had done in life. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And when you must come this way I will be waiting for you with a smile and all the love you’ve so surely missed and say to you....WELCOME HOME " One last thought from those who knew Norma best; Death is a hard way to learn about life - Please know what's in your heart! Any donations made in memory of Norma please give to the humane society for her love of cats. With love to the family from Joy, Abel and Lisa