Norma Ellen (Adam) Silbernagel was born in Vulcan, Alberta on July 23, 1935. She took her schooling at Sunnyglen and Reid Hill, and then to Vulcan, Alberta. She road her pony to school at the age of 6 which was about 3 ½ miles.
Norma went to Olds College and took Home Economics. She met her Pete at the College, and they got married in 1954 and came back to the farm. She tells everyone that she brought him home and he would not leave, so she married him. They have three children, Dalyce, Daniel and Dale.
She was a great gardener, lots of hobbies and an outstanding cook. She could drive a grain truck, run a combine, tractor and a skidsteer. Norma could crack the whip when she gave orders and everyone paid attention. Norma and Pete love to take two day drives especially if the Motel had V.L.T.’s.
Norma had a cancer operation approximately 2 ½ years ago. The cancer returned which she battled until it took her life March 22, 2011.
Norma was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Grace Adam about 32 years ago and a sister Dorothy, last April.
She is survived by her loving husband Pete, children: Dalyce (Henry) Howard from Wanham, Daniel (Rosemarie) Silbernagel from Edmonton and Dale (Penny) Silbernagel from Vulcan (lives on the same farm); grandchildren: April (Rob) Berard and Toni Hunt; and great-grandson Rylan Hunt.
A Memorial Service will be on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Milo Community Hall at 1:30 pm. A private family inurement to follow in the O Perfect Peace Cemetery, Milo, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Norma’s memory to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331-29 Street NW., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 403-485-2633.
E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca
Is normal ellen dead? I can’t believe this! And she’s been dead for 11 years now; how did I not know about this? This is shocking!
Don’t know if you remember me. I used to be assistant manager at wheat pool in 1989. Sorry for you loss.
The internet is a strange beast. It gives world-wide connects and presents us with good and sometimes, as now, very sad news. I have very found memories of my earlier trips into your part of the country. Norma and Pete were one of the best of cousins. I have to remember the fun trip to the Nanton Tractor pull, and the extra water use for cleaning and a barn full of fresh bailed hay for the first or second year. Makes me feel guilty for not keeping closer tabs on my northern neighbors. My heart-felt sympathy goes out to Pete Dalyce, Daniel and Dale and families. May God be with you
Dear Pete & Family. So sorry to hear of Normas passing. We were in Arizona so were unable to come to the service.I remember the many good times I have had with you folks.Thinking of you in your time of sorrow with deepest sympathy. May Happy memories help to ease the pain and sorrow as you face the days ahead.If ever in Claresholm please stop in. Best Wishes from Ben and Barbara (Dawson) Penner
Pete & family
Our sympathy to all of you on the loss of Norma