It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother Norma Joan Elson at the age of 78 years on March 22, 2021 in Burnaby General Hospital
Norma leaves behind her children Debbie, Cathy and Dave ( Shannon ), grandsons Jake ( Denelle ), Derek ( Tatiana ) granddaughters Savannah and Sienna, and great grandchild Luna.
Norma has two siblings, William ( Bill ) Bell the eldest who peacefully passed mere days before Norma, a surviving younger sister Lorraine ( Lori ) Hearst and sister in law Diane Bell. As well, nieces Lea-Ann Arnold ( Richard )and Jackie Bell ( Rob ), nephews Steven ( Sonia ) Bell and Jon Bell, and their respective families.
Norma was born in Winnipeg Manitoba in May 1942 to Sarah and Norman Bell. The family moved to British Columbia in the early years. She enjoyed gymnastics and dance at a young age and had various vocations thru her teens. The most talked about was the Dairy Queen at Madison and Hastings when that opened in approximately 1958.
Norma met David Peter Elson in her late teens. They married and started their family right away. After parting ways but remaining friends Norma started her own path by doing daycare in the family home for many other families while staying home to raise her children. Children and music always made her happy. Mom found her way into the church in later years which brought her peace along with reading and personal writing.
Norma will be missed by her many good friends, two she has known since elementary school Gail Harvey and Donna Hildebrandt. Thank you for always being there.
We would like to generously thank those at Burnaby General who attended to mom during her time(s) in the hospital when we could not be there with her. Your kindness is appreciated.
There will be a Celebration of Life when we can all gather safely, for those that wish to attend.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Norma Joan Elson March 22nd 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique