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Borthwick -- Dr. Norman M. Borthwick 6/12/18 - 3/3/99"He was one man in a million"Norman was a community-spirited person from grade school, where he played the bugle for the raising and lowering of the flag. In college, he belonged to the R.O.T.C. horse-drawn mounted artillery. While attending C.S.U. Veterinary School in Ft. Collins, Colorado, he joined Alpha Tau Omega, remaining a member for 62 years. After graduation, Norman moved to Albuquerque for a few years, then opened veterinary clinics in Artesia and Roswell. During these years, he was twice State President of the New Mexico Veterinarian Association. His memberships also included the Elks in Roswell and Rotary in Albuquerque. A Captain in the Army Air Force, Norman was stationed at various bases, finishing at Kirtland where he served as Base Veterinarian. It was during this time he was instrumental in initiating legislation requiring rabies vaccinations for all dogs. Also at Kirtland, he was involved with the United Community Chest, successfully encouraging 100% contribution from local veterinarians. He received recognition as"No. 1" in the professional division. Norman and his wife enjoyed traveling, with an annual trip to Mexico each fall for many years. In addition, the visited the British Isles (with a stop at Borthwick Castle in Scotland), Spain and Italy. A partner in Bolton Animal Hospital here in Albuquerque until he retired, Norman also founded Arrington Art & Advertising in 1974, acting as business manager and advisor to his daughter Jan Arrington until his death. He was also a founding member of the Animal Emergency Clinic, Inc., serving as Treasurer and Business Manager until the past few years. He was a wise, kind, and gentle man who will be remembered by his loving family; his wife, Marianne; daughters, Norma Gallegos and her husband, Antonio, and Jan Arrington and her husband, Bill Burge; grandchildren, Gary Oliver (California), Gail Oliver (Albuquerque), Robert Milan (California), Deborah Salvino and her husband, Anthony (California), and Rebeka Knowlton and her husband, Thom (Los Lunas); and great-grandchildren, Andrea Alderete (Albuquerque), Sierra Salvino (California), and one due on his birthday 6/12/99. He is also survived by his brother Stanley Borthwick and wife, Rita and his sisters, Mrs. Glenn (Jane) Bair and Mrs. Sam (Alyce) Sugg, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Douglas, his parents and a sister. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Norman's name, or perform a kind deed for someone. In accordance with his wishes, Norman will be cremated and share a niche with his parents and Douglas. There will be a private family memorial service in May. Romane Chapter 8. Direct Services 2919 4th NW. 343-8008.
        Published on: Mon March 08, 1999