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Norma Jean (Reams) Esmay

Posted 2021-10-24 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News Herald on Oct. 24, 2021 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Norma Jean Esmay, 91, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021, in Lake
Havasu City, Arizona. She was born to Russell and Myrtle Reams, and was
the oldest of seven children.

Norma married Neil Esmay on April 2, 1950, and together they had three
sons, Mike, Greg and Doug.

In August 1967, Neil, Norma and sons moved from Kansas City, Kansas and
settled in the newly built city of Lake Havasu City, becoming Pioneers
of Lake Havasu City.

Norma was an accomplished seamstress and started her own business
creating clothing and home interior décor. She was a great cook, and her
holiday meals were enjoyed by family and friends alike. She loved to
read, and also enjoyed creating beautiful, woven baskets. Those that
were lucky enough to receive one of her baskets treasured them. To
escape the summer heat, Neil and Norma enjoyed traveling in their RV to
the cooler climates of Montana and Williams, AZ.

Norma is survived by sons, Mike (Susie), Greg (Nancy Dreier) and Doug
(Jan), grandchildren Ryan (Paula), Kristine (Michael) Drebes, Cassie
(James) Anderson, Alicia Esmay, Chancey (Desiree Hensel), Denelle
(Chris) Scanlan, Austin (Amanda) Esmay, and eleven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Neil, and several
siblings.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2:00
p.m. at Christ Chapel (formerly Community Presbyterian Church) on the
corner of Saratoga and Chemehuevi.

Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and
Crematory.

Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com.

To send a FREE card to the family, go to
www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.




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