Norma Julia (Carey) Buhr, 85, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home in Lincoln. She was born to her parents Frank and Julia Carey in San Francisco, California and was raised in the greater San Francisco area. She graduated from Palo Alto High School and subsequently worked for the billing department of Amtrak Railroad. She later attended classes at the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she studied computer programming.
Norma married Donald J. Buhr on June 18, 1983 at Indian Hills Community Church where they served and attended. Norma had many talents and enjoyed using her hands to serve others. She painted beautiful landscapes. She played organ and piano for the church and enjoyed playing classical pieces. Norma enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing afghans and quilts for all family members. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word. Norma shared the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone she encountered, especially children. One of the most often quoted scriptures to those around her was John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Even in her last days on earth in the hospital and at home on hospice she shared the Gospel with every healthcare worker she met.
Norma will be dearly missed by her husband, Don, daughter Sheryl and Chiran Khatric-chhetri, granddaughter Camille and Adam Acred, son Tim and Kyla Jurgena, grandsons Kahle and Kason Jurgena, granddaughter Janae and Eli Whitaker, daughter Nancy Gullach, granddaughters Heidi and Simeon Burns, Heather and Chris Mathis, Hanna and William Haymaker, stepson Dan and Lissa Buhr, granddaughter Sarie and Zach Whitson, grandson Benjamin and Ashley Buhr, granddaughter Dani and Drew Attanasio, stepson Duane Buhr, granddaughter Laura Buhr and many great grandchildren. Norma is survived by her two sisters Betty Miller and Francis Haagenson. Norma was preceded in death by her brother Frank Carey Jr. and parents Frank and Julia Carey.
