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Melvin Bennett “Mel” Norby

Birth	:	24 Sep 1921 Alkabo, Divide County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Feb 2017 Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Mausoleum, Great Falls, Cascade County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.4894000, -111.2863600
Plot	:	Lilac West, Row I 6, Niche #22
Description	:	GREAT FALLS—Melvin Bennett Norby died peacefully at the Great Falls Clinic Hospital on February 22, 2017. Melvin, or Mel as he was known, was born at Alkabo, North Dakota on September 24, 1921. He was one of 14 children born to Peder and Ingeborg Norby. He was baptized and confirmed in what was then known as the Lutheran Free church. Mel enlisted in the Army during World War II in July 1942 and was honorably discharged in September 1945, having served in General Patton's Third Army Headquarters. He worked for the FA Buttrey Company retail store in the general office... Read More	GREAT FALLS—Melvin Bennett Norby died peacefully at the Great Falls Clinic Hospital on February 22, 2017. Melvin, or Mel as he was known, was born at Alkabo, North Dakota on September 24, 1921. He was one of 14 children born to Peder and Ingeborg Norby. He was baptized and confirmed in what was then known as the Lutheran Free church. Mel enlisted in the Army during World War II in July 1942 and was honorably discharged in September 1945, having served in General Patton's Third Army Headquarters. He worked for the FA Buttrey Company retail store in the general office as first Vice-President for 30 years. He then worked in the office of the Junkermier, Clark, Campanella and Stevens (JCCS) CPA firm for 10 years. He elected to retire in September 1986. He was married to Gudve "Goodie" Lindseth from Crosby, North Dakota on May 13, 1951. They have three children. Mel loved singing and for 17 years sang with the Great Falls "Swinging Seniors" that put on programs for retirement and nursing homes. He also enjoyed playing cards and working crossword puzzles. He and his wife spent the winter months at their condo in Peoria, Arizona for 25 years. Mel was the lone graduating senior in his class. He and his friends held weekly class reunions at the City Bar, and as they aged they celebrated with weekly lunches. He is survived by his wife, their three daughters, six grandchildren and five great grandsons - his Fabulous 5. He is also survived by two brothers and many nieces and nephews. Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Peder and Ingeborg Norby; brothers Julius, Magnus, Burnett "Barnie," Trygve, Ralph and Clifford; and sisters Betha Dejardin, Palma Skabo, Irna Andersen, Astrid Schnabel and Florence Ulgenes. Complete obituary published in Great Falls Tribune from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2017

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Melvin Bennett “Mel” Norby's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Mausoleum, Great Falls, Cascade County, USA.
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Melvin Bennett “Mel” Norby death on 22 Feb 2017 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 47.4894000
Longitude: -111.2863600

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Florence Norby Ulgenes

(1928 - 2016)

Palma Josephine Norby Skabo

(1907 - 1994)

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