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David I. Norman, 67, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008 in Ghana, Africa. He was born June 8, 1940 in Willmar, MN to Lester D. and Dorothy F. (Kelly) Norman. David graduated from Willmar High School in 1958 and got a Bachelors Degree in Physics from the University of Minnesota. He served in the Peace Corps from 1966 to 1968. David received his PHD in Geology from the University of Minnesota in 1976. He married Mary A. Fishburn in 1976 and they spent 1976 - 1978 in Norway before settling down in Socorro, NM where he was a professor at New Mexico Tech from 1978 until the present. He was a member of the San Miguel Catholic Church and a working member of several scientific associations. David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary of their home in Socorro; son, Paul Norman of Socorro; daughters, Kirsten Norman of Albuquerque, NM and Anna Norman of Iowa City, IA; sisters, Mary Wilkowske and husband, Doug of Willmar, MN; Barbara Colburn and husband, Stan of Andover MN; and Patty Radabaugh and husband, John of Willmar, MN; an aunt, Helen McNab of Oregon. He will be missed dearly by his family, students, colleagues and friends. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at San Miguel with Father Andy Pavlak as Celebrant. Burial will be in the San Miguel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Stanly Colburn, Patrick Radabaugh, David Radabaugh, Christopher Wilkowoske, and Frederick Partey. Arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. 575-835-1530.
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