Norma Adele (Rutan) Keith |
| Posted 2009-08-24 by Pat Wilson |
| Norma Adele Keith, 80, left all her pain behind and danced into heaven on July 22, 2007. She was born on Sept. 23, 1926 in McAllen, Texas, the daughter of the late Josephine and Colonel W.L. Rutan. She was preceded in death by her brothers Bob, Joe and Don Rutan, and granddaughter Melanie. Norma is survived by her husband of 63 years John “Bud” Perry Keith of Payson; her sons John W. Keith of Las Vegas, Nev., James P. Keith of Payson; and her daughter Suzanne “Sami” Jack of Fountain Hills; grandchildren Rana, Daniel, Nathan, Christina, Michael, Jason, Ann Marie, & Stephenie, and her great grandchildren Bryce and Samuel. Norma was a loving, caring, and compassionate mother. She loved to paint, dance, and garden. Norma will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery near her beloved father, mother and aunt. A Celebration of her life was held at her daughter’s home on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. In lieu of flowers caring friends and family may send a donation to the Angels of Hospice at Rim Country Hospice Foundation, 511 S Mud Springs Rd., Payson, AZ 85541. Published August 1, 2007, in the Fountain Hills Times. |
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