We Remember
BOOKER, Norman “Norm” Edward
November 1, 1939 — May 12, 2020
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Norman Booker who died peacefully on May 12, 2020, at the age of 80.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Carol, his loving wife of 57 years; his daughters Jetta (Derek) Williams and Sheri (Chris) Loge; his grandchildren Cole and Cassidy Williams, and Samantha and Matthew Loge; his siblings Harvey (Ivy) Booker, April (Mel) Brewer, Ken (Marg) Booker, Marilyn (Gary) Rayner, and his sister-in-law Patricia (Bill) Bergen. He was predeceased by his parents Harvey and Violet Booker, and his brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Ellis Booker.
Many lasting friendships were created along Norm’s life journey and he will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his extended family and countless friends. He will forever be remembered for his infectious smile, kind heart, mischievous sense of humor, love for adventure and genuine personality.
Norman was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba on November 1, 1939. He left Flin Flon in 1958 for Winnipeg where he resided for several years. He travelled South to resume his Education in the USA and later moved to Edmonton where he was employed by the Edmonton City Police Department (Ident Section). A holiday to Vancouver became his introduction to BC Tel and an offer of employment with BC Tel Security in Vancouver and onward to Kelowna. He retired from BC Tel/Telus Security, Kelowna in 1998. In later years Norm formed his own Security Company working contracts for BC Hydro, Telus, and most recently FortisBC.
Norm loved sports, the outdoors, and life in general. Fishing, Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, more Fishing, Biking, Tennis, playing Baseball, Hockey, more Fishing, Camping, Mountain Climbing, and still more Fishing. He volunteered within his community and was always there to lend a helping hand when needed. He was able to spend time in Kenya/Uganda and Guatemaela on volunteer construction projects over the years. Norm loved God and especially cherished his prayer time and the quiet times he spent reading his Bible.
Norm loved his four grandchildren and looked forward to the times he was able to spend with them attending dance recitals, soccer, hockey, ball hockey, and basketball games over the years.
Norm passed away while hiking in West Kelowna with his lifelong friend Bob Hardy. The family would like to thank Bob, other nearby hikers, West Kelowna Fire & Rescue, and the BC Paramedic Service for attending to Norm.
Norm, you will be forever in our hearts and terribly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Willow Park Youth Project, C/O Willow Park Church in Kelowna, BC.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
Carol, so very sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. He was an exceptional person. May he Rest In Peace.
Sheri and family…. I’m so sorry to read this. I’m sure your dad must have been so proud to call you his daughter. You are in my prayers. Xxoo Heidi
Sorry for your loss.
We are so sad to have lost our very dear friend and brother in Christ so suddenly and unexpectedly . Norm was a very important
part of our life for 40 years or so and we have enjoyed so many wonderful memories of being with him as well as with Carole and girls. We will miss him until we meet again !! He was loved by all our family and especially by Ollie who enjoyed
forty years of fishing with him at the Mahood.
To the entire Booker family, our sincere condolences.
I am so sorry to hear about Norm such a nice men always was very kind to me. Also sorry for Carol loss and the girls!
Big hugs to you Auntie Carol, Jetta, Sherri and families from Verena and I. What beautiful words about my beautiful Uncle Norm. I have so many wonderful memories of this caring, generous and fun man. It”s difficult to think that he is no longer with us….but so awesome to have memories of that amazing smile and gentle spirit. He has no more pain and is with his Saviour! Love you Bookers!!
I bumped into Norm last year at Costco and had a really nice chat with him…catching up on all his Grand Children etc. He looked good and his smile was the same! What a great guy! So sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about Norm ,I served with Norm on the Christian school board ,and enjoyed working with him
my condolences to the family.
Heartfelt sympathies go out to you Carol and your family, I only had an opportunity to know you and Norm for a very few years, but I counted you both as immediate friends, Norm was always so kind and willing to help a neighbour – one day I came home and there he was on my roof, cleaning out the gutters. I will always remember that. May he rest in peace in heaven. I feel honoured to have known him.
I’m really going to miss my uncle. He always had a big smile on his face whenever I saw him. Even when I was being a grumpy teen and he’d be over for a visit I couldn’t help but smile back to my smiling uncle Norm. All my best to auntie Carol and my cousins and the kids. Always sending happy thoughts your way and I’ll always remember the good times I had with Uncle Norman.
Was really surprised to hear today of the passing of Norm beginning of May. So sorry to hear this. Our sincere sympathies to Carol and family. Most recently we used to see Norm at one of his favorite coffee places – McDonald’s. He always had time to chat, and ask how we were doing. He had the greatest smile!