Norma was born January 29, 1936, in Riverside, IA to Marion and Irene Thompson. Norma was the second child of six, and she grew up on her family's farm. Norma graduated from St. Mary's High School in Riverside, and from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, IA, with a Bachelor's degree in health nutrition.
While working in Kansas City, MO, Norma met John A. Eure. They were married at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Kansas City on January 9, 1960. Together they lived in Kansas City, MO, Austin, TX, Staten Island, NY, Kensington, MD, Des Moines, IA, and Colorado Springs, CO.
Norma enjoyed researching her family's ancestry, travelling, sewing, gardening, hiking, bridge, and many other activities. Norma centered her life around her Catholic faith, going to daily Mass, volunteering for charitable causes, and ensuring a Catholic upbringing of her children.
Norma is survived by her husband John, and their children John, Joan, Ann, and Paul (wife Mary). Norma is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Norma is also survived by her brother Dale Thompson (wife Barb), her brother Don Thompson (wife Sandra), her sister Jean Porter (husband Tom), and her brother-in-law Ernest Lefevre.
Norma is preceded in passing by her sisters Marie Dohrer and Lucille Lefevre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Colorado Springs at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at St. Paul Church at 9:30 AM, followed by a Rosary at 10:30. A reception will follow the Mass, in Julie Penrose Hall, also at St. Paul Church. Burial will follow the reception at 2:00 PM, at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs.
