Normajean Vandenburg

Normajean Vandenburg passed away at the age of 83 in Oregon City, Oregon on June 10, 2012. Normajean was born November 14, 1928, to Walter and Gertrude Erickson in Chicago, Illinois. Normajean attended Steinmetz High School, then went to the University of Illinois to study English. She lived in San Francisco, California; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Portland, Oregon. While she was in Hawaii she met her future husband,and married Virgil Vandenburg in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 17, 1965. Normas was a devoted wife and mother. Virgil and Normajean have two wonderful children, Wade and Sue Anne. She was always known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She was described as the "life of the party"! She viewed life as an adventure and lived it to the fullest! Norma loved the theater and dance. She enjoyed and belonged to the Oregon Shakespear Festival. Also, she loved to hula and tap dance. She leaves behind her husband Virgil Vandenburg, her son Wade Vandenburg, daughter, Sue Anne Williams, daughter in law, son in law, Grandchildren; Brian and Kevin Vandenburg of Vancouver, Washington; Trevar, Tate, True and Vivian Williams, of Wilsonville, OR. There will be a "Grand Aloha" Memorial Service for Norma Jean, on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 1:00 PM, at Canby Funeral Chapel. There will be a reception following at The Willamette Valley Country Club. Rememberances in Normajeans' name may be made to Providence Hospice and/or Parkview Care Home, Oregon City, OR.