Norma Heyn
Thief River Falls, MN age 96 passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.
Norma Marguerite Noel was born October 17, 1918 in Thief River Falls, MN. She was the daughter of Clifford and Inga (Brooten) Noel.
Norma attended the Thief River Falls schools and later worked at Oakland Park Sanatorium. She married Ben Heyn on February 16, 1939 in Thief River Falls. They lived in Thief River Falls and also spent winters in Mesa, Arizona, after Ben retired.
Red Lake Falls was their home for a few years where they enjoyed being members of the Presbyterian Church and loved the friendships they made with the people of Red Lake Falls. Ben passed away June 22, 2006 at home.
Norma was the oldest and loving sister of 11 siblings. She cherished the gatherings of her family at the parental home with her brothers and sisters and their families. Ben and Norma were active members of Zion Lutheran Church. Norma was a member of Ladies Aid and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed golfing and bowling in her younger years. She was also a member of her special coffee group where the ladies enjoyed many fun times over the years. Her dog, Tootsie, was very special to her. Norma was in assisted living for many years and she always had a pleasant attitude and smile for the staff and visitors.
Norma is survived by her son, Roger Heyn (Valerie) and daughter, Patricia Heyn of Thief River Falls. She also had three grandchildren, Steven (Deanna) Heyn of Castle Rock, Colorado, Julie (Doug) Hatch of Stoneham, Colorado, Ann (Edward Otstott) of Plainfield, Illinois. Her great grandchildren are Sara and Nick Heyn, Jessica and Josef Hatch and Edward, Katherine, Emily, Jonathan and Ben Otstott. Her sister, Virginia (Art) Buringrud, of Thief River Falls, also survives.
She was preceded in death by her husband and brothers, Richard, Donald, Charles, Duane, Gerald, William, Robert and Curtis Noel and sisters, Dorothy Pumela, and Beverle Bartot. Her daughter-in-law Nancy Heyn, also preceded her in death.
The family would like to thank the staff of Valley Home Assisted Living and Pioneer Memorial Care Center for the wonderful care that they gave to Norma while she was in their care.