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Norma Proudfoot
September 19, 1926 - October 17, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Beloved by her family, Norma Evelyn Proudfoot passed away on October 17, 2015 at 89 years.<br /><br />Norma was raised on the family farm near Wanham, Alberta. There were many fond memories of life on the farm that she later documented in her book Roses On Our Trap Door. Norma earned her Education degree from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton where she worked as a teacher. <br /><br />While at the U of A she met her husband Robert and settled in Edmonton, where they raised seven children. The family later moved on assignment to Zambia, Africa, where she managed the household and activities, as well as volunteered with the YMCA. They returned back to normal life in Edmonton where she enjoyed many years with family and friends. <br /><br />Norma and Robert were long-time members of Edmonton's First Presbyterian Church. Norma contributed greatly as a Sunday school teacher as well as a volunteer with The Women&rsquo;s Missionary Society, and the History and Archives Committee. <br /><br />Norma is survived by her seven children, Gordon (Laura), Robert (Valerie), Maryanne, David (Patricia), Donald (Katherine), Marilyn, and Duncan (Sharon). She also is blessed with 14 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Norma was predeceased by her husband Robert; parents, George and Olive MacDonald; siblings, Margaret, Gordon, and Ethel.<br /><br />A Celebration of Norma's Life will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home in Sherwood Park. <br /><br />In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alberta Cross Cancer Foundation.<br /></div>