Wayne, You and Norma have shared a wonderful life together. Let us all celebrate your life together and grieve your loss. May your many memories of her and your life sustain and nourish you in the future.  Dr. Stanley and Chen and Staff at Conejo Dental

Norma and I were best friends during our school days here in Vienna, IL. I remember the many plans we made for the future. She was only 16 when we graduated from high school in 1939--too young to be accepted in Nursing school.  But never fear--she found a way,I know she was an excellent nurse, and served her country with all her heart.Love you Norma my childhood friend and miss you,
RoseMary Hunt Orr

I recall a wonderful,crazy trip to Europe in 1971. Norma,Nancy,Francis and Wayne,our great and patient escort.
  Norma was sincere,sensitive,compassionate,feisty and fair.  one of the finest nurses I have ever known.
  Wayne,Nancy and Sara,I cherish precious memories with you. Norma,I will see you in heaven with Francis.

We will miss Norma dearly. Her smiling face and her great husband always by her side. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong Wayne....

Wayne, Nancy, Sara, and John.
The Roberts family offers our condolences to all of you. 
The photos tell the story of Norma's full, rich life as a nurse, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was one of those rare people we should all be proud of and look to as an example. The world needs more like her. 
Sincerely,
Marybeth, Chris, Hannah, and Emma

Thinking of all of you, and being so proud that I got to meet Norma, and I treasue the friendship with all of you. Sending you hugs and letting you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending our love, thoughts, and prayers to you all.

We were so sorry to hear about Norma's passing.  She was a dear person.  John worked with her at Conejo Valley Hospital.  John and Bette Pounds, Boerne, TX.

Norma will be missed.  We think of her quite often and just smile.

The Sittarich family extends their sympathy to the Downing family.  You know that over the years you all have become our family and so we too are feeling your sorrow.  Jack will never forget the visits he had with Norma  while in Las Vegas!  I have been so intrigued by the wonderful love story between Wayne and Norma!  The photo gallery is a great tribute to that love.  We hold many wonderful memories of your family in our hearts.  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this. With much love, Jean

Norma will always be remembered for her good work helping others.

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Norma was a wonderful person with a great spirit for life and happiness. I treasure the memories of her at of the Downing reunion. My thoughts are with your family.

Amy Anderson

Dear Wayne, Nancy and Sara, 
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel blessed that I got to know Norma for who she really was. Not only was she a very loving person, but funny, sensitive and warm. I am saddened that I will never look into her smiling eyes again yet honored for having known her. Her patriotism and service for our country, as well as yours Wayne, are to be commended and will never be forgotten. Thank you for all you have done and God Bless you all.
With greatest love and gratitude,
Linda

Dear Wayne, Carl and I are saddened to learn of Norma's passing.  Through you, we knew she was a wonderful person who served our country and community in addition to being a loving wife and mother, grandmother and aunt.  They shared their feelings for her with us------our hearts are with all of you.   mickie and Carl Weinert

We are so sorry for your loss. Norma was a wonderful woman who loved life and always had a smile on her face. She will be deeply missed.

Dear family Downing,
My condolences for the loss of Norma. 
I want to thank her ad her husband for what they did during the WWII, on behalf of all the people who live in my region. 
Ron Wintjens, Heerlen,The Netherlands. (Nearby the Belgian and German border).

Our condolences from the family of Fred N. McGlohn and Charles L. McGlohn.

We are deeply saddened by your loss and extend our most heartfelt condolences.  Norma was a paragon of duty and devotion, serving her country and community and touching countless lives along the way.  Her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

OBITUARY

Norma R. Raley Downing

December 27, 1922 – December 31, 2010

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory

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