Norma is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald Lynch; her brother, James Shimpach, and his wife, Barbara; her daughter, Kirsten; her son, Brent, and his wife, Tasia; and her grandchildren, Sofia and John.
Raised in Royal Oak, Norma graduated from Western Michigan University and received her Masters degree in education from the University of Michigan. She taught for 30 years in various school districts in southeast Michigan. She was a member of the AAUW and the League of Women Voters.
Norma’s wishes were to be cremated. Her arrangements have been entrusted to the Harry J. Will Funeral Home. An outside gathering will be held Saturday, September 26th at 4:30pm until the Celebration of Life that will begin at 5pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia. Masks are required.
Memorial contributions may be made in Norma’s name to the Detroit Institute of Arts or the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
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