Norma Thurber

Norma Jean (Waldahl) Thurber, age 78, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born December 25, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Marvin and Florence (Rector) Waldahl. Norma married Richard Clinton Thurber on September 27, 1978, in Grand Rapids, MI. Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage, before Richard passed away on July 8, 2016. Survivors include her four children, Chuck (Shelly) Graves, Wayne Graves, Laura (Leonard) McGuire, Carlena Graves DeBoer, and Bret Graves; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruth Ann Cain. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents; and son, Kenneth. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at Laura and Leonard McGuire's home, 3843 32nd Street, Hamilton, MI 49419. Per Norma's wishes cremation has taken place and her remains will be buried with her husband, Richard, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Wings of Hope Hospice for the care and compassion they have shown them and Norma throughout this difficult time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Norma Thurber, please visit our flower store.