Joseph Lowell Norlie passed away May 15, 2019, in Stanwood, WA.
He was born on August 17, 1929, in Ottawa, Illinois.
While attending Mt Vernon High School he met the love of his life Phyllis Jackson and they married shortly after graduation and would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in July. Joseph spent the majority of his life as a manager at JCPenney Company. After his retirement in 1991 he went on to manage an apartment complex in Everett, WA until 2016. He was a master craftsman and enjoyed woodwork and carving. His family was always his priority.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, a son Jim and two daughters and their husbands Cecilia & Cyril Faulkner of Marysville, WA and Nancy and Richard Welch of Mt Vernon, WA; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and many friends.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday May 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church in Everett, WA, 2702 Rockefeller Ave.
Memorials may be made to Central Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.