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Norman G. Former Albuquerque resident Norman G. Huling died February 15, 2005 in Peoria, AZ from complications of a stroke. He was born July 16, 1926 in Salina, KS to Garnett and Willard Huling. He attended Westport High School in Kansas City. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He utilized the GI bill to attend Warrensburg College and Johns Hopkins University. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for most of his career including 27 years with Bendix-Allied Signal. In 1950 he married Rita Scherman; together they raised seven children. He remained a healthy cantankerous fellow until 2002 when he suffered a stroke; then he was just cantankerous. Into his seventies he was very active jogging, swimming, and snow skiing. He was meticulous, impatient, and demanding, but maintained a tremendous heart and dry sense of humor. His impeccable nature for detail was exhibited in renovation or additions in every house he owned. To him a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and sardines were a delicacy. He had a passion for growing and cultivating roses. He was also content driving a 20-year old car and had a fetish for obscure colored Dodge Dart cars (AKA "Peamobile"). Up until he retired he wore white shirts and "Double-Windsor knotted ties" to work, to the grocery store and hardware store, and some even believed that he probably wore the tie to bed. One of his better-known shenanigans occurred while working on a surveying crew near Alliance, NE. One night after work he befriended a wealthy local lad named Whitey. After tipping a few glasses with the lad he traded his college roommate's road-weary 1936 Harley for a new 1948 Ford pick-up truck. Whitey began racing the cycle up and down the sidewalks of the town. Watching all of this, the local Sheriff felt powerless to do anything, as Whitey's family was very influential in town. Feeling sorry for Whitey, Norman's compassionate roommate called the trade off and gave him his pick up truck back. He sacrificed most of what he had for the betterment of his children. He demanded a strong work ethic and a compassionate nature, which is now being passed on to his grandchildren. His wife, seven children, and nine grandchildren survive him. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.
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