Norman Owens was born in West Palm Beach to Ernest "Ned" and Agnes "Peggy" Owens. He attended Conniston Junior High and Palm Beach High School, class of 1952. He married Helen in 1959. Norman worked for Reid Auto Supply and Cheney Brothers before becoming a lifeguard for the Lido Pools in Palm Beach. He then served for 30 years as a lifeguard for the Town of Palm Beach, retiring as Chief Lifeguard. He also worked for the Sailfish Club for 29 years.
Norm was both a surfer and a 4th degree black belt. He finished his second career teaching defensive tactics for the Sheriff’s Department at Palm Beach State College.
Norman leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Helen; son Steve (Kelly); son Carl (Colleen), grandchildren Brittney, Forest, Natalie, and Nicole, and great granddaughter Kamryn.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28th at 11:00am at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 110 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, with a mass to follow at 12:00pm. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor to St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 110 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.
