Norman Philip Thurston
May 21, 1947 –
Norman Philip Thurston passed away peacefully at home, with his wife, Sheila, by his side, on Sept. 28, 2024, in Sun City Center, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 21, 1947, to Harley and Eleanor (both deceased) in Detroit, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife Sheila. He was predeceased by his brothers, Douglas and Sheridan, and sister, Eleanor.
In 1977 Norm married Sheila Parker and into her large family of six brothers, two sisters and 17 nieces and nephews, two of whom, Eric and Amanda Sue Parker, met him in heaven.
Norm served four years in the US Navy as an E2, electronics technician. After his service in the Navy, he worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Co. for 30 years. Upon his retirement in 2001, he and Sheila moved to Florida.
He was very happy in Florida, where he and Sheila joined a church and gained a new “family” in Christ. He loved the Lord, and he was well loved by his new family.
Norm also had a special love for all animals, especially cats. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Feline Folks, Inc., P.O. Box 6294, Sun City Center, FL 33571-6294.
A celebration of Norm's Life will be held at Sun City Christian Center, 17566 Hwy 301, Wimauma, on November 9th at 11:00 a.m., and the service will be live streamed at www.suncitychristians.com at approximately 11:30 a.m. Since this is a celebration, please come in colorful Florida casual attire.
He is survived by his wife Sheila. He was predeceased by his brothers, Douglas and Sheridan, and sister, Eleanor.
In 1977 Norm married Sheila Parker and into her large family of six brothers, two sisters and 17 nieces and nephews, two of whom, Eric and Amanda Sue Parker, met him in heaven.
Norm served four years in the US Navy as an E2, electronics technician. After his service in the Navy, he worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Co. for 30 years. Upon his retirement in 2001, he and Sheila moved to Florida.
He was very happy in Florida, where he and Sheila joined a church and gained a new “family” in Christ. He loved the Lord, and he was well loved by his new family.
Norm also had a special love for all animals, especially cats. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Feline Folks, Inc., P.O. Box 6294, Sun City Center, FL 33571-6294.
A celebration of Norm's Life will be held at Sun City Christian Center, 17566 Hwy 301, Wimauma, on November 9th at 11:00 a.m., and the service will be live streamed at www.suncitychristians.com at approximately 11:30 a.m. Since this is a celebration, please come in colorful Florida casual attire.