Norma Ann Syverson

Obituary

Norma Ann Syverson was born on June 24, 1930, in Plankinton, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Brack) VanderPol. Norma was baptized as an infant at the Methodist Church in Plankinton by Reverend Palmer, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at the Methodist Church in Plankinton. Her family moved to Ethan, South Dakota when Norma was in 2nd grade, and was a graduate of the Mitchell High School. Norma continued her education at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota, before receiving a scholarship to Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Upon graduation with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Norma began her career as a Special Education Teacher.

On December 16, 1950, Norma was united in marriage to Gordon Syverson at United Methodist Church in Mitchell, South Dakota. This marriage was blessed with six children, Garry, Larry, Parry, Deborah, Diane, and Karry. They made their home in Chancellor, South Dakota. In 1969, the family moved to Stewart, Minnesota, where Gordon taught school and Norma was DAC director at Biscay. Norma and Gordon shared 45 years of marriage before Gordon passed away on January 25, 1996.

Norma was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.

She retired from teaching at 74 years old. Norma was a member of American Legion Auxiliary.

Norma was an active, busy woman with many interests and hobbies. She enjoyed being outdoors and liked sports of all kinds. She had a knack for interior decorating, with a special interest in antiques. Crossword puzzles, with a good cup of coffee, was a good break for her. Norma and Gordon enjoyed traveling, and were able to travel to both the East and West Coasts to visit relatives. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Norma was a big fan of the Minnesota Twins.

Norma passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, Minnesota, at the age of 91 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Norma is survived by her:
Children, Garry Syverson of St. Paul, MN,
Larry Syverson and his wife, Barb, of Richland, WA,
Parry Syverson of St. George, MN,
Deborah Syverson and her significant other, Brian Koehler, of Hutchinson, MN,
Diane Horwath and her husband, Fenton, of West St. Paul, MN,
Karry Syverson of Crystal, MN;
Grandchildren, Joseph Syverson and his wife, Wing Li, Samantha Syverson, Daniel Syverson and his wife, Cassie, Julie Syverson, Amber Zacher and her husband, Tyee, Allary Horwath, Taylor Syverson, and Haliegh Syverson and her fiancé, Brett McGee;
Great-Grandchildren, Madelyn and Caleb Syverson, Evelyn, Tulee, and Calloway Zacher, Cora Li-Syverson, Beau and Grace McGee;
Brother, Ronald VanderPol of Palm Springs, CA;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Norma is preceded in death by her Parents, Jacob and Jennie (Brack) VanderPol; Husband, Gordon Syverson; Sisters, Goldie Young, Phyllis Laufenberg and Bette Minehart; Brothers, Donald VanderPol and Duanie VanderPol; and Special Friend, Jim Schafer.