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NORMA ROSE SHEPHERD
Feb. 8, 1945 ~ Nov. 13, 2009

Norma Rose Shepherd, age 64, of Beaverton, OR, died at home Nov. 13. She was born Feb. 8, 1945 in Clarinda, IA. She came to Hillsboro, OR in 1953 and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1963. Norma had resided in Beaverton for the last two years and in Vancouver, WA for 40 years prior to that.
She retired in the late 90's after 15 years employment from Oregon Steel Mills where she had been payroll manager.
Norma's main interests were her grandchildren
and their sports - baseball, softball, basketball and wrestling.
Survivors include daughters, Toni Reynolds, Olympia, WA and Tracy Davis, Long Beach, CA; brother, Leonard Gebbie, Portland, OR; special friends, Jim and Jo Hemenway, Hillsboro, OR; grandchildren, Megan Reynolds, Brandon Reynolds, Tyson Toppin.
Memorial services will be held Sat., Nov. 28, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center Chapel in Hillsboro, OR.
Contributions may be made to Kidney Association of Oregon.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits

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Published by The Columbian on Nov. 22, 2009.

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Angie McCasland

November 28, 2009

I worked with Norma at OSM for many years. It has been at least 10 years since I last saw her, but I will never forget her lovely smile and that contagious laugh of hers. She spread joy wherever she went. I know this is a very sad time for the family, but may you find pleasure in knowing that Norma will be so fondly remembered by so many friends, and may it give you added peace to know that the angels will now be the lucky recipients of Norma's presence and laughter. God Bless you all.

Tracy Tingley

November 27, 2009

Norma, thank you for being the person you were. As teenagers you always drove us around in the nova. You never missed a track meet,and you were "MOM" to so many...I can say for my family how much you will be missed. You were like a second mom to me, another grandparent to my kids, and my grand kids...."You are a proud Marine Grandmother" And you wore your sweatshirt well. Thank you for all the love you easily gave with out asking for anything in return. We are blessed to be part of your life. We love you..Cliff, Tracy,& Corp. Jesse Tingley ,Mellisa Will, Kaylee and Isaiah Bartow ( I still see your smile and hear your laugh)

Amy Gebbie

November 26, 2009

To an amazing woman, who always had a warm smile and heartfelt laugh even when things were tough. Thank you for being the wonderful person you were, and a great sister to my dad. We will all miss you, and you will forever be in our hearts.

Sandy Davis

November 24, 2009

Norma was a joy to work with and was greatly missed when she left OSM. She was always happy to help and did so with a delightful smile. I'm glad to have known her.

November 24, 2009

I was one of the "newbies" at OSM that Norma was always bailing out. She was always there with her ready smile and gracious assistance. I know she will be missed. Remember her with joy.

Tommie Regian, Vancouver, WA

November 23, 2009

I worked with Norma at OSM for a number of years and enjoyed her and her sense of humor immensely. Her smile was contagious. She was a good friend and a great mom. I know she will be missed - but you still have all those wonderful memories to help ease the loss.

Mary Ann La Casse, Tigard, Oregon

Claudia Adamson

November 23, 2009

At OSM Norma was the "lady in Payroll with the big smile". She made it a point to make each employee feel special and always went the extra mile to be of assistance. Norma was very proud of her children and was quick to share their accomplishments with all of us. May the coming days be filled with beautiful memories of time spent together.

Judy Lyons

November 22, 2009

Working with Norma at Oregon Steel, I found her to be such a delightful woman. She was always smiling, and always willing to go the extra way to help someone. It was a genuine pleasure to know Norma. She was great gal.

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