Norma Caroline Perala

Norma was born and grew up in Owatonna, MN. She married Onni, the love of her life, in 1959 and they shared 61 years of marriage. Together they raised three children, and she poured her heart into her family.

Norma was an accomplished seamstress whose handiwork was known and treasured by those close to her. She also loved cultivating roses in her garden beds. She and Onni enjoyed square dancing with their club, and they spent many happy miles traveling in their RV. Faith was important to her, and she was an active part of her church community. After retirement, she especially treasured the winters they spent as snowbirds in Arizona.

Nothing made Norma happier than having her family together. Her children will always treasure memories like the surprise camping trip for her and Onni’s 40th anniversary and the 50th anniversary celebration with extended family at Lake Chelan. Norma was never shy about sharing her opinion, whether you asked for it or not, and those who loved her wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Norma is lovingly remembered by her children Karen Perala McBride (Peggy LaRive), Matthew Benjamin Perala (Tina Volckmann), and Sandra Perala Platt (John Platt), as well as grandchildren Kai Eric Perala, Teo Jacob Perala, Jack Georges Onni Platt and Wilson Platt.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Lutheran Church in Yakima, WA (https://www.clcyakima.org/give), or you may plant a rose bush in her honor.