Norma Francis Crossman
As published in the January 22, 2022 World-Spectator
Norma Francis Crossman was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba on November 24, 1938 to Frank and Elizabeth Maude Chinner.
She grew up on their farm and attended school in Minnedosa. Following completion of school, Norma began working at the Rivers Air Force Base and then at a Chocolate Factory in Winnipeg, where she met Bill Crossman. Bill and Norma were married on December 28, 1955.
They moved from the Winnipeg area to farm in the Saskatoon area and then relocated to a farm in the Wapella area.
Norma was very involved in her many children’s activities, an avid hockey mother, figure skating mother and curler.
Norma was instrumental in the development and maintenance of the Wapella Central Park which remains to this day.
A pet passion was the restoration of the Anglican Stone Church located in Wapella. For her passion and efforts Norma received the Architectural Heritage Awards of Excellance from the Saskatchewan Lieutenant–Governor.
Norma was always quick to begin a two-step when a country music tune was heard. This was one of the reasons she was a volunteer at the single’s dances among her many other volunteer organizations she was involved in.
Norma lived a full and eventful life enjoying her family, farming, volunteering and many close friends.
Norma was predeceased by her husband Bill. She leaves behind Fred and Marilyn, Bill and Hoa, Elmer and Janice, Brian and Shannon, Ken and Cindy, Joy and Larry, Brenda, Barb and Murray, Judy and Donald, Diane and Lyle, and Jerry and Luz, as well as her 29 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
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