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Rufus N. Norris

Birth	:	3 May 1922 Low Wassie, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2007 Winona, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, King County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.6666985, -122.2917023
Description	:	Rufus N. Norris was born May 3, 1922 at Low Wassie, MO to Joe and Daisy (Dreasler) Norris. He passed away April 29, 2007 in his home at Winona, MO at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 26 days. He was united in marriage on December 12, 1945 at South Bend, IN to Goldie Price of Birch Tree, MO. To this union five children were born. Rufus was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Daisy Norris, his sister Ellen Mae Weaver, and one infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Norris of Winona, MO; two daughters, Janet... Read More	Rufus N. Norris was born May 3, 1922 at Low Wassie, MO to Joe and Daisy (Dreasler) Norris. He passed away April 29, 2007 in his home at Winona, MO at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 26 days. He was united in marriage on December 12, 1945 at South Bend, IN to Goldie Price of Birch Tree, MO. To this union five children were born. Rufus was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Daisy Norris, his sister Ellen Mae Weaver, and one infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Norris of Winona, MO; two daughters, Janet Dokey and husband, Larry, of Mishawaka, IN; and Judy Sullivan and husband, Bruce, of Ossineke, MI; three sons, Larry Norris and wife, Cathy, of Niles, MI; Steve Norris and wife, Terri, of Mt. Juliet, TN; and Spencer Norris and wife, Judy, of Millersburg, IN; three brothers, Raymond, Benny and Danny Norris; fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Rufus graduated as Valedictorian of his class at Winona High School. He joined the Conservation Corp after graduating and lived in Seattle, WA for a short time before he was drafted into the United States Army on January 3, 1943. He served as an Aviation Engineer for two years in Normandy, Northern France, and Central Europe and was awarded four Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. After his honorable discharge in 1945, he relocated to South Bend, IN where he worked at Heat Treat for 25 years. From 1970 to 1976, he owned and operated Industrial Metals in Southbend, IN. He worked at Allied Bendix in Southbend, IN from 1976 until his retirement in 1986. Rufus was a Deacon and Charter member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Winona, MO. During his lifetime, he also helped establish the Community Baptist Church in South Bend, IN and Fulkerson Park Church in Niles, MI. Rufus enjoyed crossword puzzles, woodworking and reading westerns and mysteries. He also enjoyed being in the outdoors gardening and fishing. Rufus was known by his family and friends for his good sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Friday, May 4 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Greg Richardson officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

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Rufus N. Norris's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, King County, USA.
When did Rufus N. Norris death?
Rufus N. Norris death on 29 Apr 2007 in Winona, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 47.6666985
Longitude: -122.2917023

Family Members:

Parent

Joe Norris

(1895 - 1971)

Daisy Dreasler Norris

(1902 - 1983)

Spouse

Goldie Elizabeth Price Norris

(1924 - 2013)

Siblings

Infant Son Norris

(1937 - 1937)

Children

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