Norman A. Pruitt 1920–2008 – Genealogical Records

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Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 1 Jun 1920
Event Place: Crane, Harney, Oregon, United States

Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Burns, Harney, Oregon, United States

Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Burns, Harney, Oregon, United States

Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Burns, Harney, Oregon, United States

Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 1 Jul 1941
Event Place: Burns, Harney, Oregon, United States

Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 5 Jan 2008
Event Place: Lake Oswego, Clackamas, Oregon, United States
Record Source:
[1] Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
[2] Death note, Obituary from the Portland (Oregon) <i>Oregonian</i>, Tuesday, January 8, 2008: Norman A. “Norm” Pruitt died on January 5, 2008 at age 87. Family and friends are invited to join in a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday January 12, 2008 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the home of his daughter Nancy Lomax, in Lake Oswego.Norm Pruitt was born June 1, 1920 in Crane, Oregon to Albert and Lizzie Pruitt. By the time he graduated from Burns High School in 1939, he had already tried his hand at more occupations than most people have in a lifetime (hired hand, cook, bellman, “bootlegger”, etc, etc.). Days after marrying his high school sweetheart, Norma Marshall, Norm left for service in WW II. He enlisted with the Army Combat Engineers in 1943 and served 3 years participating in some intense campaigns in Europe (Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe).After the war, Norm moved to the Portland area, settling in Lake Oswego where he and Norma raised three children. Norm was the owner of a successful painting and wallpaper company where he was recognized for his 45-plus years of expert service and quality. He opened The Wallpaper Place in Beaverton and ran that business until his retirement in 1992. His hobby was remodeling and he renovated over 15 homes in the Lake Oswego area. In the 1960s, Norm was the Scoutmaster of Troop 127 in Lake Oswego and started the Christmas tree lot at George Rogers Park that continues to operate every year. During his tenure, the troop grew from twelve scouts to over two hundred and Norm received several awards for his service. Norm’s first wife Norma died in 1988. He married Elizabeth Reidel In 1992.Norm was an inspiration to everyone. His wit was quick and his attitude always positive. He was a friend, teacher, teller of stories, role model, counselor, and mentor. He was best defined though by his dedication to family. There was no higher priority in Norm's life, and he set the example for all of us who were fortunate enough to be part of his.Survivors include his wife Elizabeth (Betty), sons Richard and Steven Pruitt, daughter Nancy Lomax, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Thelma Barnum.The family requests, in lieu of flowers, a donation to: Saint Vincent’s Medical Foundation, 9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225. Arrangements by Holman Funeral Services.Social Security Death Index. Name: Norman A. Pruitt; Last Residence: 97034 Lake Oswego, Clackamas, Oregon, United States of America; Born: 1 Jun 1920; Died: 5 Jan 2008; State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (Before 1951)Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008. Name: Norman A Pruitt; Age: 88; Birth Date: 1920; Death Date: 5 Jan 2008; Death Place: Washington

Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 2008
Event Place: Oswego Pioneer Cemetery, Oswego Pioneer Cemetery, Lake Oswego, Clackamas, Oregon, United States