Paul V. Norman

NORMAN, PAUL VIVRET made his transition on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in Waterloo, IA on June 19, 1941, he was the first born son of the late Vivret and Lois Henry Norman. After graduating High School, he attended Northern Iowa and Wilberforce Universities. He attended and graduated from the Minnesota School of Business with a degree in Business Management-Accounting. From the University of Minnesota, Paul received his BA in Psychology and his MA in Education, Psychology, and Counseling.

Paul married Mary Busse in 1964 and to that union was born a daughter, Lisa Kay Norman. in 1972 Paul married Ceola Lazo and his son, Chad Henry Norman was born. On December 30, 1992, Paul was united in marriage with Lurline Baker-Kent. This union blended their six children: one daughter Lisa Kay Norman, and five sons: Chad Norman, Michael Baker, Kenneth Baker (deceased), Keith Baker, and Darnell Baker.

Paul and Lurline lived in Minnesota until 2002 when they retired and moved to Port St. Lucie, FL. to enjoy the warmth and the sunshine. He was the South Florida host with the most, always entertaining friends and family in their home; serenading them with the best music an ear could hear.

Paul accepted Christ at a young age and became a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Waterloo, IA. In Minnesota, he was a member of Greater Sabathani Baptist Church and later moved and served as a Trustee for Macedonia Baptist Church. Most recently, he was a dedicated member of the Sunrise Baptist Church in Port St. Lucie, FL where he served on the Board of Trustees and organized the Men's Ministry.

Paul's employment opportunities were mostly in the Twin Cities area of MN. Although he held many prestigious positions, his passion was in helping people become their best selves. He was a member of the Association of Black Psychologists of MN and Past Worshipful Master of the Anchor Hilliard Lodge #2 of Minneapolis, MN.

Paul's many volunteer services in MN included serving as Chairman of the Institute on Black Chemical Abuse; the Storefront Youth Action (now called Headway Emotional Health Services); the Hennepin County Community Services Departments Affirmative Action Agenda; and the Fund Distribution Committee of the United Way. He was the founder of two organizations whose missions were serving the needs of children. They were Gelande Youth Ski Club and the Southdale YMCA Alternative School of Minneapolis. He was a co-founder of the Major Taylor Bicycle Club of MN. He served as Convener of the group to continue support of the projects and teachings from the Million Man MARCH (Men Are Responsible To Cultivate Hope). In addition to all of these activities, Paul still found time to enjoy his many hobbies such as: cross country bicycle riding, skiing, bowling, golfing, listening to great music and camping.

Surviving to reflect on precious memories are: a devoted wife, Lurline Baker-Kent of PSL, FL; a loving daughter, Lisa Kay Norman (Tye Green) MN; five sons; Chad Henry Norman of Minneapolis, MN, Michael Baker of Italy, Keith Baker and Darnell Baker (Jodi) both of Minneapolis, MN; he was predeceased by his son Kenneth Baker; one sister, Marcia Norman Murray, Bloomington, MN; and one brother, Kendall Norman (Felicia) of Cincinnati, OH; five nephews, Kevin Norman (Angela) of Cincinnati, OH; Eric Norman (Joanna) of Houston, TX; Rodney Norman (Pamela) of Washington, D.C.; Roger Norman of Cincinnati, OH; and Todd Murray (Kim) of Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends, church family and neighbors.

SERVICES

Sunday, June 19,2016

1 o'clock in the afternoon

Aycock Funeral Home

Hillside Memorial Gardens

6026 North US 1

Fort Pierce, FL 34946

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sunrise Baptist Church Men's Ministry which Paul organized. The church is located at 1420 Westmoreland, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.