Jackie Norton Obituary (2006) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

JACKIE H. NORTON Jackie H. Norton, of Cathedral City, CA, formerly of the Boyceville, Menomonie area died Saturday, June 24, 2006 in California. Jackie Harold Norton was born in Milwaukee, WI to Ransom and Genevieve (McCarthy) Norton. He graduated from Boyceville High School in 1951 and Dunn County Normal in 1956. He then served several years with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, A. Co., 1BN, 128th Inf. Jackie taught school in the Menomonie area, before moving to Minneapolis, MN where he attended the University of Minnesota. He worked as credit manager for Carnation Company for several years. Jackie moved to California and finished law school in Pasadena. He worked as an attorney until retiring, and resided in Cathedral City, CA with his dog, Cody and his cousin, Richard Hoyland. Jackie loved music and could play several musical instruments. He was the Band Major in the Boyceville High School Marching Band. He also had a great love for all animals, especially his beloved dog, Cody. Jackie enjoyed gardening, his flowers, traveling, and restoring old furniture and old homes. And he loved to spend time with his family. Jackie is survived by; Two sisters, Lucretia (Donald) Bolle of Menomonie Lynda (Johnny) Butler of Glenwood City Five nieces, Dianna (James) Stokes of Olympia, WA Judy (Orrin) Haugli of Menomonie Tammy Martell of Glenwood City Lisa (Anthony) Weinzirl of Centuria Heidi Butler of Downing Six great nieces and nephews, Lucretia Hauglil, Chad Froehlich, Troy Butler, Gina Martell, Brittany Weinzirl and Brett Weinzirl A great-great-nephew, Conan Froehlich His cousin, Richard Hoyland of Cathedral City, CA And other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Genevieve and Ransom Norton; two infant siblings; and two great nieces, Tiffany Haugli and Angel Weinzirl. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Rev. LeRoy Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Ford Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net