Norman Joseph "Norm" McLoughlin
Marriages
Betsy Wiemer - August 7, 1965
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - July 14, 2019
Norman Joseph McLoughlin “Norm” was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended Western Michigan University, but then joined the Army and was sent to Munich. He later joined his brother in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he studied mathematics and geology, graduating from the University of New Mexico. There he met his wife-to-be, Betsy Wiemer. They were married on August 7, 1965. Most of Norman’s working life was spent in sales. Their son, Brian Sean, was born in 1969. After several moves, they settled in Grand Junction in the spring of 1986 and never once regretted that choice. When he and Betsy retired they were able to enjoy more of one of their favorite activities - traveling. Throughout the years, they enjoyed car trips to their hometowns in Oklahoma and Michigan, a train trip to Chicago during one Christmas season, along with trips all over Colorado. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a cabin in Twin Lakes, south of Ouray. They thoroughly enjoyed four “do it yourself” trips to England, Scotland, and France. Norman enjoyed a variety of interests, among them, fly-fishing, photography, model trains and cars, and woodworking. He also loved listening to jazz, country western music, gospel music, and Bach! Coffee with friends, enjoying local restaurants and activities, movies, JUCO games, watching TV with Betsy, Norman enjoyed all of these. In his later years, he had various health issues, including the loss of sight in his right eye, a stroke, and later a heart attack. He faced all of these challenges with quiet courage and a good spirit. As a result of a fall on June 8, Norman broke five ribs and ended up in St. Mary’s Hospital, where he passed away on June 14. Norman will be well remembered as a good man, a kind man, a man who always enjoyed joking and laughing, a man who deeply loved his wife and son. A Celebration of Life service is planned for him on Friday, July 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th Street. Donations may be made to Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, 245 S. 1st St., Grand Junction, CO 81501.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3B Death Notice - June 20, 2019
Norman Joseph McLoughlin, 83, Grand Junction, died June 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A private family committal service will be held. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Survivors include wife Betsy McLoughlin; and one son, Brian Sean McLoughlin of Grand Junction. Memorial contributions to Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, 240 White Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501.
