"Though we knew each other for such a brief time, the circumstances that brought us together have never been forgotten. Nor will I ever forget you, Astrid and Hank, your graciousness and kindness. I will always have a special place in my heart for your Julie. I'm privileged to have known the Norman family."
In loving memory of
Astrid Pauline Norman
September 2, 1928 - November 20, 2014
Astrid Norman (Ellingsen) died peacefully at Martha and Mary Long Term Care on November 20th in Poulsbo WA at the age of 86.
Astrid is survived by her children, Fred Norman, Julie Anderson-Lumsden (John), Martina Norman-Maleski (Dean), Nancy Ames, and Brian Norman (Sherri), Grandchildren Joshua Clark, Robbie Norman, Cory Clark (Irene), Sam Maleski, Carmen Som (Derek), Nick Norman, Trevor Norman, Daniel Maleski (Michi), Michelle Maleski, Shannon Maleski, Alex Norman, Gary Lumsden, Angela Ames, Emily Norman and Great Grandchildren, Sage Norman, Kaylana Norman, Adelle Maleski, Sakura Maleski, Jackson Som and Natalie Norman (3/2015) she is preceded in death by Robert Henry Norman (spouse) and Logan Abel Ames (grandson).
Astrid was born on September 2, 1928 in Seattle WA to Ragna and Ludwig Ellingsen. She married Robert Norman, in 1948. After moving with the family to Lynnwood, Washington in 1971, Astrid began working for Milwaukee Railroad, as a secretary for the next 15 years, and then later as a word processor for Snohomish County Sheriff's Department. From 1956 to 1966, Astrid and her loving husband Hank the couple welcomed 5 children into their home. Her children remember their mother as a kind, family-centered, independent, creative, hard- working mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Astrid was accomplished at upholstery, gardening, art, and sewing. She was honored by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office for her contribution to the Dare Bear program. She designed and sewed Dare Bears for the anti-drug program there. She sewed home-made quilts for each of her children. She was also the inventor of the Study Buddy laptop desk, originally designed for a disabled co-worker of Hank's, but later used as a study desk or for other hobbies, which she manufactured and sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and France. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister. She attended her grandchildren's events whenever she was able. She was a Mariner's fan and a Seahawks fan. She had many beloved pets, including dogs Goldie, Charlie Brown, Molly, Donae, Cinder and cat Martie. She loved to cook and entertain her family.
A funeral is scheduled for 1:00pm on December 13th at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, Tribute Center located at 11111 Aurora Ave North Seattle, WA 98133, with a reception to follow in the Celebration Hall at Washelli Funeral Home. All are welcome to attend and celebrate. Please sign Astrid's online guestbook.
The family would like to thank the caregivers, and especially Edith Liebenrood, at Martha and Mary Rehabilitation Center in Poulsbo Washington for their loving care and dedication.
Tributes
"Martina Norman-Maleski"
"Gloria Adair"
"I always had fun and lots of laughs when I was with you and or you and Hank you were both such fun loving people. We had lots of dinners at your house and you are a great cook lots of Christmas parties and functions at your home were the best. Thank you for being such a fun kind loving person and a good dancer My hope is you and Hank are up there dancing together again you will be so missed. Thank you for being such a good Aunt to all of us. I love you"
"Kaylana Norman and Denise Pena"
"I'm so happy I was blessed enough to meet you gramma Astrid! You had an amazing daughter who created my amazing husband, Daniel Maleski. I enjoyed your laughs and smiles when we got to visit you :) You seemed to always make the best of situations! I am so thankful you got to meet our daughters and share moments with them. Astrid was very important to Daniel and that makes me happy that he had such an amazing grandmother in his life. I enjoyed hearing many stories about her home that Daniel loved, and hope to hear more to keep her spirits with us."
"So many years you were like a"big sister" to me! I always loved the way you and Hank were always there for us kids. A special person, a wonderful sister-in-law. I miss you. Love, Deanna"
"I love you grandma! I'm glad you were able to see my wife and two kids even though we were not able to see you as much as we would have liked to we enjoyed the time we did I wish It could have been longer but at least you were able to see them grow a bit. I will miss you very much and all the Christmas and thanksgivings we all shared together at your house, too many good memories. Im going to Miss walking into your house with the smell of coffe in the air and you giving us pancakes and eggs even though syrup and eggs shouldn't mix you made it the best. I love you and will forever miss you"
"Brian Paul Norman"
"Janis Peterson"
"I am so thankful to have so many memories of my wonderful Auntie Astrid at all the aunts teas and cousin get togethers. We had so many good times together at Norman picnics The Gibson family will miss her very much. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. Love .CHERYL"
"I have so many memories of Auntie Astrid and Uncle Hank coming over to our house for dinner. The Normans are having quite the reunion in Heaven. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !"
"Love you mom, I will always cherish the time we spent together. We shared many laughs over the last few years. You are truly the epitome of what "Mother" is, loving, generous, encouraging, kind and thoughtful. She was there for me when I needed her and it was my pleasure to be there for her when she needed me. Hope you and Dad are having fun dancing in heaven "
"With heartfelt sympathy, Evergreen Washelli"