Norma L. (Davidson) Alexander, 76, died peacefully on December 9, 2008 and passed into the caring arms of her lord and savior. Norma spent the last 6 1/2 years at Lake Ridge Special Care Facility in Moses Lake, WA, where she died from complications of Alzheimers Disease, after fighting a valiant battle against the illness for more than 13 years. Norma was born July 25, 1932, in Bridgeport, WA to George and Lucy Davidson. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1951, and worked at local jobs until she married her high school sweetheart, Herb Alexander, on May 14, 1953. The couple, who were married for more than 55 years, traveled during the early part of their marriage while Herb completed his four-year tour of duty with the Air Force and built a career as a powerhouse operator. The couple lived in Columbus, OH; Albany, GA; Seattle, WA; Bridgeport, WA and Riverdale, ND, before making their home in Quincy, WA in 1966. Norma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her extra curricular activities included leading Campfire Girls and Boy Scout groups and serving as Senior Regent of the Moose Lodge in Quincy. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church in Quincy and regularly volunteered to help with weddings, because she particularly enjoyed playing a role in making each young couples special day memorable. Norma also worked for ten years for the Quincy School District.
The family would like to thank the many compassionate people who helped care for Norma during her long battle against Alzheimers. Particular thanks go to the staff, volunteers and friends, who helped make Normas time at Lake Ridge as comfortable and special as possible.
Norma is survived by her husband, Herb Alexander; her daughters, Debbie Bridges and husband, Cory Bridges and Karen Alexander and husband, Joe Hansen; her son, Raymond Alexander; her brothers, Don, Larry and Arnold Davidson and his wife, Grace Davidson. Norma also has two grandchildren, Kelli and Trent Bridges. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Gail Emerick; and her brother, Glen Davidson.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at the Bridgeport Cemetery in Bridgeport, WA on Friday, December 12, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kaysers Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. You may sign the guest book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Husband's obituary:
September 21, 1931 ~ October 15, 2013

His family and friends lost a kind and gentle man on October 15, 2013, when Herb Alexander, 82, died peacefully at Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, ID, after complications from cancer. Herb was born September 21, 1931, in Pateros, WA. He was the only child of Walter and Pearl Alexander. Herb graduated from Bridgeport High School and worked at local jobs, until he joined the United States Air Force in December 1950. He served his country for four years, including a tour of duty in Korea, and he was awarded several medals for his service. Herb married his high school sweetheart, Norma, on May 14, 1953. The couple, who were married for more than 55 years, traveled during the early part of their marriage while Herb completed his tour of duty with the Air Force and built a career in the hydroelectric industry. He eventually retired from the Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) after becoming the supervisor of powerhouse operations for Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams.

During their marriage, the couple lived in Columbus, Ohio; Albany, Georgia; Seattle, Washington; Bridgeport, Washington; and Riverdale, North Dakota; before making their home in Quincy, WA, in 1966. In 2011, to be closer to his family, and five years after his wife's death from Alzheimer's disease, Herb moved to Garden Plaza, an independent senior living community in Post Falls, ID, where he made many new friends. Herb was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His life was filled with many interests beyond his career, including coaching his son's Little League teams and proudly following his grandson's and granddaughter's progress as they pursued their sports interests. Herb was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Quincy and regularly attended church services at Garden Plaza.

Herb is survived by daughters, Debbie Bridges and her husband, Cory Bridges; Karen Alexander and her husband, Joe Hansen; and son, Raymond Alexander. Herb also has two grandchildren, Kelli Bridges and Trent Bridges and he recently added Trent's wife, Kelly Bridges, to his family. Herb was preceded in death by his wife, Norma (Davidson) Alexander and by his parents, Walter and Pearl Alexander.

A Funeral Service will be held graveside at the Bridgeport Cemetery in Bridgeport, WA, on October 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. Additionally, a Celebration of Life will be held on Oct. 21, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. at Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza, Post Falls, ID. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Herb's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com