Donald C. Norby

1928 - 2013

Donald C. Norby obituary, 1928-2013, Dothan, AL

BORN

1928

DIED

2013

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Byrd Funeral Home

3409 West Main Street

Dothan, Alabama

Donald Norby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 9, 2013.

Donald C. Norby, a resident of Dothan, died Monday, October 8, 2013 at his residence. He was 85.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2013 at First United Methodist Church Chapel with Rev. Lynn S. Nesbitt officiating and Byrd Funeral Home directing. At other times the family will be at the residence, 3004 Evans Drive. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to First United Methodist Church Senior Center.

Mr. Norby was born July 31, 1928 in Wisconsin and lived the early years of his life there. After graduation, he entered the U. S. Marines. He then married Joanne Kohmen and they had 3 children. They resided in Florida for several years before moving to Dothan in 1964. Mr. Norby established Save-A-Minute Foods in Dothan, a small chain of convenience stores throughout Dothan. He then pursued interest as a commercial real estate broker with Stancil King Realty. He also sponsored several youth programs in the Dothan area. Mr. Norby was a past member of of the Optimist Club, Elks Club, VFW Club and Dothan Country Club. He was an avid golfer and a member of First United Methodist Church of Dothan.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Joanne E. Norby of Dothan; three children, Mary J. Baltikauski (James) of Hartford, Dr. Donald T. Norby of Anniston (Nancy) and Barbara Norby Bauer (William) of Albertville; five grandchildren, William Norby Bauer (Jennifer), Cynthia Lynn Darby (Thomas), Anna Marie Swenson (Kyle), Paige B. Norby and Allison T. Norby; two great-grandchildren, Alexandra Norby Bauer and Aubrey Michelle Bauer; a sister, Cleo Serum of Duran, WI; several nieces and nephews also survive.

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October 12, 2013

John Norby

Mary
Our family feels so bad about your loss.We all have great memories of your father.Wondering what Gordon ,Your father and ours are doing.
I would bet that they are all watching down on all of us being proud as all get out on the sucess of all their family members.

October 11, 2013

Wanda Carpenter

Mary, no bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you, your mother and the rest of your family as you grieve.

October 11, 2013

Janice Lightsey

Dr.Don, Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Think of you often. May God surround you with HIS love and comfort.

October 11, 2013

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 10, 2013

Betty Paulding

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 10, 2013

Jimmy Leonard

My thoughts and prayers are wilth the family.
I knew Don thru our golf group. He was a pleasure to play with and could laugh at himself. He would always have a beer with the guys when the golf was over.
I feel blessed to have known Don.
I am sorry I will not be able to attend to memorial serivce as I will be out of town.

M

October 10, 2013

Joanne,
I'm so sad hearing that Don has passed. He was a great person and always laughing. I'm sorry we can not make it for the service. We'll always keep him in our hearts.
Jim and Judy Norby

October 10, 2013

Keith McKathan

Barbara,so sorry to hear of your father's death. Deb and I will be thinking of you and your family.

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