Norma Ashdown Kitterman Obituary
Norma A. Kitterman, age 81, passed from this life Nov. 5, 2000 of Alzheimer's disease.
She was born September 4, 1919, in Bountiful, Utah, the daughter of Wallace S. and Norma Curtis Ashdown. She married J. Stanford Kitter-man October 13, 1967, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She is survived by her husband, J. Stanford Kitterman; step-daughter, Sharlene K. (Stephen) Caron; stepson, Craig T. (Colleen) Kitterman; sisters, Melva (Dan) Kranendonk; Shirley (Blair) Adams; and brothers, Robert Ashdown and Larry (Norma) Ashdown; ten nieces; five nephews; 11 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grand-children.
Her nickname, Mickey, given to her by her father, by which she was widely known, was the theme of a popular song at the end of World War I.
She was an active member of the LDS Church and served a stake mission in 1948. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, MIA and Sunday School. She loved singing in the church choirs and had a beautiful voice. She graduated from LDS Business College and was a bookkeeper for several companies for many years prior to working as a private secretary for President Hugh B. Brown for 11 years.
Norma had many personal interests and hobbies. She developed an interest and skill in carpentry, and enjoyed tole painting, china painting, ceramics, embroidery, and was a proficient seamstress. She learned to fly small airplanes and earned her pilot's license. She loved memories of horseback riding in the mountains east of Bountiful with her father.
Norma lived with her parents in Bountiful until October 13, 1967, when she married J. Stanford Kitterman. She then moved to Pullman, Washington, where her husband was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at Washington State University. In 1980, Norma and Stan decided to build a new home in Albion, Washington, a small town a short distance from Pullman. Norma worked with her husband on every phase of the construction.
In May of 1995, Norma suffered a light stroke and became afflicted with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Her husband made the decision to move to Utah where they would be closer to their families. He purchased a home in American Fork in March of 1997. Her husband cared for her until it was deemed necessary to have nursing home care.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care she received at the Heritage Care Center in American Fork.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where friends may call Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services.
Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News.
Norma A. Kitterman, age 81, passed from this life Nov. 5, 2000 of Alzheimer's disease.
She was born September 4, 1919, in Bountiful, Utah, the daughter of Wallace S. and Norma Curtis Ashdown. She married J. Stanford Kitter-man October 13, 1967, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She is survived by her husband, J. Stanford Kitterman; step-daughter, Sharlene K. (Stephen) Caron; stepson, Craig T. (Colleen) Kitterman; sisters, Melva (Dan) Kranendonk; Shirley (Blair) Adams; and brothers, Robert Ashdown and Larry (Norma) Ashdown; ten nieces; five nephews; 11 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grand-children.
Her nickname, Mickey, given to her by her father, by which she was widely known, was the theme of a popular song at the end of World War I.
She was an active member of the LDS Church and served a stake mission in 1948. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, MIA and Sunday School. She loved singing in the church choirs and had a beautiful voice. She graduated from LDS Business College and was a bookkeeper for several companies for many years prior to working as a private secretary for President Hugh B. Brown for 11 years.
Norma had many personal interests and hobbies. She developed an interest and skill in carpentry, and enjoyed tole painting, china painting, ceramics, embroidery, and was a proficient seamstress. She learned to fly small airplanes and earned her pilot's license. She loved memories of horseback riding in the mountains east of Bountiful with her father.
Norma lived with her parents in Bountiful until October 13, 1967, when she married J. Stanford Kitterman. She then moved to Pullman, Washington, where her husband was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at Washington State University. In 1980, Norma and Stan decided to build a new home in Albion, Washington, a small town a short distance from Pullman. Norma worked with her husband on every phase of the construction.
In May of 1995, Norma suffered a light stroke and became afflicted with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Her husband made the decision to move to Utah where they would be closer to their families. He purchased a home in American Fork in March of 1997. Her husband cared for her until it was deemed necessary to have nursing home care.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care she received at the Heritage Care Center in American Fork.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where friends may call Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services.
Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News.
Norma Ashdown Kitterman Obituary
Norma A. Kitterman, age 81, passed from this life Nov. 5, 2000 of Alzheimer's disease.
She was born September 4, 1919, in Bountiful, Utah, the daughter of Wallace S. and Norma Curtis Ashdown. She married J. Stanford Kitter-man October 13, 1967, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She is survived by her husband, J. Stanford Kitterman; step-daughter, Sharlene K. (Stephen) Caron; stepson, Craig T. (Colleen) Kitterman; sisters, Melva (Dan) Kranendonk; Shirley (Blair) Adams; and brothers, Robert Ashdown and Larry (Norma) Ashdown; ten nieces; five nephews; 11 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grand-children.
Her nickname, Mickey, given to her by her father, by which she was widely known, was the theme of a popular song at the end of World War I.
She was an active member of the LDS Church and served a stake mission in 1948. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, MIA and Sunday School. She loved singing in the church choirs and had a beautiful voice. She graduated from LDS Business College and was a bookkeeper for several companies for many years prior to working as a private secretary for President Hugh B. Brown for 11 years.
Norma had many personal interests and hobbies. She developed an interest and skill in carpentry, and enjoyed tole painting, china painting, ceramics, embroidery, and was a proficient seamstress. She learned to fly small airplanes and earned her pilot's license. She loved memories of horseback riding in the mountains east of Bountiful with her father.
Norma lived with her parents in Bountiful until October 13, 1967, when she married J. Stanford Kitterman. She then moved to Pullman, Washington, where her husband was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at Washington State University. In 1980, Norma and Stan decided to build a new home in Albion, Washington, a small town a short distance from Pullman. Norma worked with her husband on every phase of the construction.
In May of 1995, Norma suffered a light stroke and became afflicted with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Her husband made the decision to move to Utah where they would be closer to their families. He purchased a home in American Fork in March of 1997. Her husband cared for her until it was deemed necessary to have nursing home care.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care she received at the Heritage Care Center in American Fork.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where friends may call Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services.
Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News.
Norma A. Kitterman, age 81, passed from this life Nov. 5, 2000 of Alzheimer's disease.
She was born September 4, 1919, in Bountiful, Utah, the daughter of Wallace S. and Norma Curtis Ashdown. She married J. Stanford Kitter-man October 13, 1967, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She is survived by her husband, J. Stanford Kitterman; step-daughter, Sharlene K. (Stephen) Caron; stepson, Craig T. (Colleen) Kitterman; sisters, Melva (Dan) Kranendonk; Shirley (Blair) Adams; and brothers, Robert Ashdown and Larry (Norma) Ashdown; ten nieces; five nephews; 11 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grand-children.
Her nickname, Mickey, given to her by her father, by which she was widely known, was the theme of a popular song at the end of World War I.
She was an active member of the LDS Church and served a stake mission in 1948. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, MIA and Sunday School. She loved singing in the church choirs and had a beautiful voice. She graduated from LDS Business College and was a bookkeeper for several companies for many years prior to working as a private secretary for President Hugh B. Brown for 11 years.
Norma had many personal interests and hobbies. She developed an interest and skill in carpentry, and enjoyed tole painting, china painting, ceramics, embroidery, and was a proficient seamstress. She learned to fly small airplanes and earned her pilot's license. She loved memories of horseback riding in the mountains east of Bountiful with her father.
Norma lived with her parents in Bountiful until October 13, 1967, when she married J. Stanford Kitterman. She then moved to Pullman, Washington, where her husband was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture at Washington State University. In 1980, Norma and Stan decided to build a new home in Albion, Washington, a small town a short distance from Pullman. Norma worked with her husband on every phase of the construction.
In May of 1995, Norma suffered a light stroke and became afflicted with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Her husband made the decision to move to Utah where they would be closer to their families. He purchased a home in American Fork in March of 1997. Her husband cared for her until it was deemed necessary to have nursing home care.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care she received at the Heritage Care Center in American Fork.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where friends may call Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services.
Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News.
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