Norma Lou Evered

Norma Lou Evered, 84, of Seattle, Washington passed away in Bend, Oregon on February 24, 2023, after a brief illness. She was held in the loving arms of her husband and surrounded by her three children, son-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Norma, born on September 13, 1938, in Sterling, Colorado, was the second of five children of Alexander and Anna Mae Artzer. Norma grew up in Denver and graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School. She attended Marquette University, before becoming a flight attendant for United Airlines, a job she loved. Norma met her husband Tom Evered in Seattle, Washington, in 1963. They married within six months and remained happily so until the day she died. Together they raised their three children on Mercer Island, Washington. With her infectious smile and energetic and upbeat attitude, Norma spent countless hours as an Eagle Scout mom, Girl Scout leader, Blue Bird leader, soccer mom, volleyball coach, chaperone for her daughters’ choir groups, and volunteer at St. Monica’s Catholic Church on Mercer Island. For many years Norma was a proud member and leader of Clipped Wings, an organization of former United flight attendants. She served as president of the Seattle chapter. Through Clipped Wings, Norma became a teacher and supporter of children with special needs in Seattle. Norma loved travel, had a knack for being able to celebrate her birthday for months, and had endless energy for her grandkids and great grandkids. There was never a day that went by without her saying to them, “Have I told you how much I love you today?” She loved gardening and as an adult earned an associate degree in Botany at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. She and Tom traveled to several continents together and particularly enjoyed hiking and skiing adventures. She did a crossword puzzle every day and loved reading, playing tennis, backgammon, and card games, and especially a good game of cribbage. Norma is survived by her husband of 59 years Tom, son John (Anne Marie) Evered, daughters Andrea and Kim (Mark Capell) Evered, grandchildren Danielle (Jose Camacho), Molly, Rachel, Sydney, Alexandra, Brandon; and great-grandchildren: Daniel, Veronica, Ruby, and Tommy. Also survived by her sisters Frances Calfo, Katie Fossett, and brothers John and Ron Artzer; and their extended families. A Mass and Celebration of Norma’s life will be held on July 14, 2023, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church on Mercer Island at 11am. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Special Olympics of Washington (https://specialolympicswashington.org/donate).

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Norma Lou Evered

September 13, 1938 - February 24, 2023