Norman Lee Davis

Norman Lee Davis was born February 22, 1943 in Frontenac, Kansas and passed away peacefully on October 28, 2011 in his home in Mukilteo surrounded by family after a courageous, ten-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a remarkable man blessed with a great joy for life. He was nicknamed Stormin' Norman for his fun, go-get-'em attitude. He had many passions, including golfing, fishing, playing cards, skiing, traveling and "doing deals." Norm devoted his selfless life to service through twenty years in the U.S. Navy, twenty-five years of coaching youth sports, and decades of teaching countless friends and family to water ski, snow ski, fly fish and love the outdoors. He was a committed and creative entrepreneur with a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington and an MBA from Seattle University. He leaves a lasting legacy through his contagious enthusiasm, calm sense of self, relentless strength, warm smile and thoughtful nature. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him, as he had such a profound impact on their lives. Norm will be greatly missed by his loving wife and life partner of thirty-eight years, Jolyn Davis; his children Heidi Davis Ludwig (Darrin) Ross Davis (Jamie), Jen Davis Wickens (Matt) and Lindsey Davis; grandchildren Mitchell Elias (Tiffany), Garrett Elias, Grace Wickens, Liam Davis, Nora Wickens, Helena Davis and Piper Davis; brothers Harry and John Davis; close family members Marita Otto, Sabra Gusa, Josh Howard and Riley Gusa, and many other special members of his extended family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Davis, who we know eagerly greeted him in Heaven on Friday morning. We send our love to all those who cherished him. We will celebrate Norm with a memorial service on November 9th at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church at 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. A reception will immediately follow at Overlake Golf and Country Club. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a gift in memory of Norm to the Amy Davis '94 Memorial Endowment. Gifts may be mailed to Seattle Preparatory School, 2400 11th Ave. East, Seattle WA 98102, or you may contact Liz Brennan, at (206) 577-2151