Norma J. Perdew

 

Norma J. Perdew, 78, passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare on February 7, 2010.  Norma was born August 4, 1931 in Norfolk, NE to Elwin and Gesina Redden.  She was the youngest of three children.  Norma grew up in various Nebraska communities where she enjoyed a love of animals and being with her dad as he went on calls as a veterinarian.  She graduated from Norfolk High School where she was the homecoming queen her senior year.  She then continued her education in Omaha and graduated from The Methodist School of Nursing.  During this time, she also was honored as the Queen of the College World Series in 1952.

While working as a nurse in Hastings, NE, Norma met her future husband, the late William (Bill) Perdew.  They married in October, 1952 and soon moved to Billings, MT where Bill opened and operated a plumbing business and they had three children together.

After Bill passed away in 1975, Norma resumed her nursing career and most recently worked at St. John’s Nursing Home, retiring in 1999.  Before retiring, Norma cast aside her disdain for travel and went to Israel four separate times as well as volunteered as a Missionary in Zimbabwe, Africa.  She had a love of animals, plants and, most importantly, for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She is forever grateful for the friends who visited with her over the years and shared her passions.

She is survived by her three children;  Kristie (Kelly) Taylor of Mohall, ND;  Scott (Kammy) of Billings; and Sally (Bill) Toner of Billings; seven grandchildren, Alissa (Brian) Mogan, Erin Shelton, and Seth Taylor, Kaleb and Gesina Perdew, Ashley and Ryan Toner; four great grandchildren Layten Shelton; Taylor, Kynley, and Casen Mogan; two brothers Wayne and Neil Redden. 

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Billings on Thursday, February 11th, at 11:00 a.m. with graveside service at the Sunset Memorial Garden at 3:30p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be sent to Trinity Lutheran Benevolent Fund, 2801 Belvedere Dr. Billings, MT 59102, Billings Food Bank, 2112 4th Ave. N, Billings, 49101, or the Humane Society. 

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Hi! My name is Cyndi Johnson.  Your mom was a very dear friend for many many years.  I have cut her hair for about 22 years.  I enjoyed our visits every 5 weeks for the past years.  I'm sorry I didn't get to her funeral, I had a death in my family at the same time.  She was very prepared for her father.  I have no doubt she is in his arms now.  I will miss her alot. God's Blessings to all of her family.

Scott, Sally and family...Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.  What wonderful memories I hold in my heart of you mom and dad...Norma was so very nice...I would share visits over our fences or in your front yard.  It's hard to believe how many years have passed since all of   us resided on Ave C and Ave D but those memories seem like yesterday.  My  mom and Norma were good friends and mom always shared if she went out to visit  your mom.  I certainly send hugs to all of you.  God Bless, Hertha

 

Kristie, Scott, Sally and families,

Just wanted to send condolences from the Vap family near and far.  It was interesting to read of your Mom's adventures these last years, sounds like she lead a full life.  Even though our paths haven't crossed for awhile, we think of you often, especially at the cabin where your Dad did the plumbing-over 50 years ago and still going strong!   Wishing you peace and comfort, take care.

Teresa Vap Lechner

 

 

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