Final Salute

Mr. Williams, formerly of Meadville, passed away in February in San Diego, Calif. following an extended illness. He was 83. He was the son of Delmar Gray Williams and Alice E. Johnston Williams.
As a youth Norm spent many hours fishing at Shadybrook Park and learned the art of fly tying from Mr. Ralph Butcher, a neighbor and Meadville fireman. As a teen he was a Tribune paper carrier and worked as a lifeguard at Conneaut Lake Park. He graduated from Meadville High School in 1955 having lettered in swimming and cross country.
Upon graduation Norm joined the Navy and became a member of the Seabees. From his home port of San Diego he toured locations across the Pacific from Hawaii to Alaska.
Following his Naval service Norm attended Allegheny College where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and received a degree in Political Science. While in college he married Diane Huot of Pittsburgh who was an Allegheny Art Major.
Relocating to southern Calif. he spent many years in the city planning depts. of Chula Vista and Imperial Beach. Retiring to Minden, Nev. Norm indulged his love of fishing, taught fly tying to school students and was a welcome patron of the Anglers Edge Fly Shop.
Norm’s last years were spent back in San Diego where he was relocated by his daughter Shannon who ensured his care until his passing in February. He was preceded in passing by his parents and a sister, Patricia A. Hellings.
Norm is survived by a brother Joseph Williams of Hermitage, Pa. Also his daughter Shannon Williams and son Delmar Williams, both of San Diego. He had five grandchildren, Kinsey – daughter of Shannon, and Alyson, Del Jr., Ben and Jack – children of Delmar.
Norm’s ashes are being placed at Greendale Cemetery Saturday morning. There will be a graveside gathering of family in lieu of services.
Published on October 19, 2021