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Norma Irene Johnsen Brighton

Birth	:	14 Apr 1928 Newell, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 2014 Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6123800, -94.9994800
Description	:	Norma Irene Brighton was born April 14, 1928 in rural Newell, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Nora (Evans) Johnsen. Norma graduated from Newell High School in 1947. Prior to her marriage, she worked in the dime store and the bank in Newell. Norma was married to Reverend George Brighton on April 20, 1958. To this union was born David, Marcia and Mark. Norma was a stay-at-home mom attending all of her children’s school activities and was very active in the Methodist Church, happily doing all the things expected of the minister’s wife. Norma enjoyed spending vacations at the cottage at... Read More	Norma Irene Brighton was born April 14, 1928 in rural Newell, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Nora (Evans) Johnsen. Norma graduated from Newell High School in 1947. Prior to her marriage, she worked in the dime store and the bank in Newell. Norma was married to Reverend George Brighton on April 20, 1958. To this union was born David, Marcia and Mark. Norma was a stay-at-home mom attending all of her children’s school activities and was very active in the Methodist Church, happily doing all the things expected of the minister’s wife. Norma enjoyed spending vacations at the cottage at Lake Okoboji. She delighted in her grandchildren and all of their activities. She absolutely loved lunches with her cousins. She tirelessly took care of her aging parents and her husband during his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was a Minnesota Twins fan and loved watching baseball, basketball and football. In her years as a minister’s wife, Norma packed up the house and moved many times. Together, George and Norma served the following churches: Varina, Albert City, Thornton, Swaledale, South Marion (rural Stratford), Stanhope, Kamrar, Klemme, Liberty (rural Klemme), Lake View, Wall Lake, Graettinger, Livermore and LuVerne. Many lifelong friends were made in the process. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, her son-in-law, Jeff Brebner, nine brothers-in-law, James, Stanley, Willis, Thomas, Chester, Ralph, Melvin and two who died as children, Albert and John, three sisters-in-law, Alberta, Kathleen and Marjorie.

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Where is Norma Irene Johnsen Brighton's memorial?
Norma Irene Johnsen Brighton's memorial is located at: Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Norma Irene Johnsen Brighton death?
Norma Irene Johnsen Brighton death on 23 Nov 2014 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Norma Irene Johnsen Brighton's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6123800
Longitude: -94.9994800

Family Members:

Parent

Martin Nels Johnsen

(1902 - 1993)

Nora Margaret Evans Johnsen

(1903 - 2001)

Spouse

Rev George Wayne Brighton

(1924 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Newell Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6123800, -94.9994800

2. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

3. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

4. Varina Cemetery
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981

5. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

6. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

7. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

8. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

9. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

10. Cedar Township Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5810000, -94.8375000

11. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6470000, -95.1660000

12. Mount Zion Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5821991, -94.8300018

13. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

14. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

15. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

16. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

17. Saint John Cemetery
Williams Township, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -94.8672028

18. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

19. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

20. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

22. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

23. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

24. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018