Norma Lee Smith Gwartney
July 29, 1943 ~ July 12, 2024
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life:
Norma Lee Smith Gwartney was born July 29, 1943, in Pueblo, Colorado to Norman and Doris Smith. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jack Gwartney; daughter, Leslie Shepard; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Kristine Gwartney; and her grandson, Conner Shepard. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Ricki Lee (David) Uphoff; Scott Gwartney; Raeann (Don) Heck; Paxton (Bridget) Dawes; and Stacey Nash; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Rick and Sandy Gwartney; and brother-in-law Murl (Mary) Dawes. Extended family Betty, Ted, and Tom Shepard. There are also many close friends including Jim and June Billings; Dennis and Toni Carter; Jan and Bill Larson, Ron and Donna Wasinger; Ken and Lois Snapp, Jack and Kathie Day; and John Caligaris. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman; mother, Doris; sister, Linda Graham; and special Aunt Wilma Clason.
Norma was a bookkeeper working for several CPA and engineering firms as well as Chem Way during her career. She loved many hobbies including card making, ceramics, sewing, gardening, painting, and cooking.
Norma passed away on her 55th wedding anniversary, July 12, 2024, at the age of 80. There will be a celebration of life on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel followed by interment at Imperial Memorial Gardens.
Thank you to the caring staff at Sangre de Cristo Hospice, and friends and family that visited in her final weeks. Special thanks to Jim Billings for officiating the service.
Norma loved cats and dogs and the care provided by PAWS for Life animal shelter. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to PAWS. Online condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com.
Services
Celebration of Life: July 22, 2024 10:00 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
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I am so sorry to hear that Norma passed away. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May she rest in peace
Jack, I am sorry to learn of Norma’ s passing. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
So very sorry for the family. Norma and I were friends all through jr. HS and HS. Reconnected through Facebook a couple of yrs ago when I moved back to Pueblo. We both enjoyed going over the old days. Many happy memories. So sorry. May she rest in peace.
Jack, I’m so sad to hear about Norma’s passing. Norma was a sweet lady and always brightened my day with her smile whenever she would come into the pharmacy. I was honored to be of service to you both. May you find peace in happy memories.
Dear Jack, Leslie and Todd,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May peace be with you all in the coming days.
Anita Jagunich
(Verle’s)
God be with you Norma ~ rest in peace where you are now well and able to not have that oxygen anymore. Missing you~~
Loved Norma for many years. We were such great friends. Praying for comfort for all of you. She will truly be missed.
Jack and Kathie Day
Jack, my heart broke when I heard of Norma’s health problems and her passing. I have missed both of your happy smiles at our class lunches after we resumed after the covid break. May the Lord hold you and your family in the palm of his hand! You certainly made the right choice when you picked such a beautiful person to be your wife 55 years ago. RIP, sweet Norma!