Norman Fooks

FOOKS NORMAN FOOKS passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, July 26, 2013 after a short illness with his wife Georgia, his daughters Shannon and Marcia, and his son-in-law Rob Mossey at his side. Norm was born in Hanna, AB on August 24, 1923. He started golfing with his father at a young age and became Southern Alberta champion when he was 16. Norm joined the air force in the Second World War and served overseas for nearly three years. He married Georgia Green in 1948 and they spent nearly 65 years together. He graduated from the University of Manitoba as an Architect. He opened his office in Lethbridge in 1952. During his professional life he designed 700 buildings among which were 260 schools. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and held many positions. The happiest days of his life were serving in the Cardston Alberta Temple. Norm was a charter member of the East Lethbridge Rotary Club and was honoured to be a Paul Harris Fellow. Norm was a family man. He loved his wife, his four children, his 11 grandchildren and his 33 great grandchildren as well as his sisters. He is survived by his wife Georgia, his three daughters; Shannon (Rob) Mossey of Vauxhall, Marcia (Drew) Sommerfeldt of Lethbridge, Lori (Dan) Williams of Vancouver, Washington, and his son Scott (Colleen) Fooks of Calgary, his sister Dorothy (Bob-deceased) Hales, of Calgary and Shirley (Steve-deceased) Daku of Lethbridge as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his father and mother; Harry and Olive Fooks and two sisters; Marguerite (Ray-deceased) Bell of Vancouver and Evelyn (Walter-deceased) Rutherford of Victoria. Friends may meet the family on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703 - 13th Street North, Lethbridge or from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE STAKE CENTRE, 2410-28 Street South, Lethbridge. Memorial donations may be made to Humanitarian Services, the Perpetual Education Fund or to the Charity of your choice.

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