Jeanne Norquist Sturrock age 90 of West Palm Beach, Florida died in her home on July 8, 2012. Jeanne was born on November 30, 1921 in Melba, Idaho to the late, Mr. John Antone Norquist and the late, Mrs. Veda (nee Stoddard) Norquist. She moved to the Palm Beach County area in 1948 coming from Boise, Idaho. Jeanne was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church and John Hopkins Hospital Alumnae association. She served in the Philippines as 1st Lt. in the US Army Nurse’s Corp. during WWII and was associated with the nursing staff at St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach. She was an avid Quilter and loved to travel.
Jeanne is survived by her children, Jack Sturrock and wife, Brenda of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Bob Sturrock and wife, Melissa of Reynoldsville, PA, Nancy Sturrock of Chicago, IL, Barbara Morris and husband, Sam of Greenville, SC, and Catherine Hilliard and husband, Ron of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and her thirteen grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews. Jeanne was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas T. Sturrock, whom she met during their military service in the Philippines; granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Morris; sister, Catherine Norquist Smyth and two brothers, Bill & Max Norquist. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family will receive friends from 12PM – 1PM, Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 6411 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33405, (561) 833-4061 and a Service will follow with Reverend Ron Hilliard celebrating her life. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, 6411 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33405 with the United States Army presenting Military Honors to the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, Inc., P.O. Box 247, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-0247, (561) 802-6979. Online Condolences can be shared at: www.mizellfavillezern.com
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