Norma Hames

Norma Jean Hames, 57, passed away July 18, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Her sudden death has been both tragic and miraculous. Norma thankfully did not suffer, and the circumstances of her death allowed for life-giving donations of her organs. She will live on in others, as well as in the hearts of her family and friends.

Norma was born Nov. 25, 1948, to William and Mae (Hinton) Hames in Scobey.

She grew up and attended school in Peerless. A hard worker all her life, Norma spent time as a "juggie" in the oil exploration industry in North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Texas. She also worked as a certified nurse's aide supervisor in Kalispell.

Most recently she was an embroidery artist in Whitefish. She loved the creativity of her job, and her talent and craftsmanship can be seen in the many loving gifts she made for her family and friends.

She was involved in the Moose Lodge and was one mean pool player. Her fun and free spirit will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant brother, James Neil Hames.

Norma is survived by her two children Cassie LaPierre-Shuck, of Port Angeles, Wash., and Aaron LaPierre, of Superior; her grandchildren Jordan, Nathan, Elizabeth and Bridger LaPierre, also of Superior; her brother, C.A. Hames, of Glasgow; her sisters Ellen Hames and Debbie Jones, of Kalispell, Wanda Morrison, of Spokane, and Win Slota, of Port Angeles; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A service of remembrance was held July 21, 2006, at Northridge Lutheran Church, in Kalispell. She will be buried with her mother in Scobey at a later date.