Norma Coulthard

Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers, will see you Saturday, Love Diane

I remember Norma as a wonderful teacher in so many ways. She was a teacher when I was in 4th grade and she also taught my 4 sons years later. One year at a Parent/Teachers Conference, Norma gave me a wonderful piece of advice that I needed to hear when I was being stressed out about trying to keep it all together. Your children need 3 things from you,,, Clean clothes, food to eat and love. All the rest will come together and happen. -- Thanks Norma for the advice. I have passed it on to many others. God Bless You! (Years ago I was lucky enough to knit Norma a Prayer Shawl. I am glad I could give back to her a little bit, since she gave so much to others.)

My dearest Norma, Fourth grade seemed like it was just the two of us! We planned, wrote, designed weekly parent newsletters, projects, and events together. If science had a test, Norma's social studies quiz would be another day. We shared students and were able to discuss their strengths and what we could do to help them. Norma and I used our post conference Friday afternoons to shop and dine out at different locations. She was happy, comfortable in her own shoes, and loved her family and friends. A favorite memory was when Norma took the time to really appreciate my garden! She wanted to know the names of the trees, flowers, and shrubs. With her travels taking her away from Platteville, she could not have fussy blossoms that needed constant care. I still snicker at her pronouncing 'warsh' instead of wash. Such a Grant County thing! Norma, you will be missed but your friendship is still alive and active inside my heart. I love you, Norm!

My thoughts & prayers are with each of you.

So sorry to learn of Norma's passing. She was such a beautiful person, so loving and giving of herself. May she now be restored to wholeness in eternal life. Our sympathy and prayers for all of her family.