Birth date: Jan 21, 1947 Death date: Jul 8, 2012
Norma J. Yax (nee Powles), age 65, of Olmsted Twp. passed away July 8, 2012. Beloved wife of 12 years to Jack; loving sister of Judith McCauley, Ruth (Ralph) Loftin, Bob (Cindy) Powles and George (Laverne) Eberst; sister-in-law of Read Obituary
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Like all of us, cousin Norma had her stubborn moments. She possessed, however, a magnificent, good, and loving heart. Despite all of Norma's life hurdles, and darkened days of living, this kind and caring cousin, had a knack at maintaining a positive and cheerful attitude. What a girl! Jack, I'm glad you and Norma were able to share your lives together as long as you did, and we had her this long. I know she loved you very much, and cherished your partnership. I will miss her, as all of us, but will always remember that "genuine Norma smile and laugh," rarely absent from her face and heart. I extend my most sincere and deepest condolences to you guy. I'm extremely disappointed, I was unable to attend the wake, services, and interment, due to circumstances beyond my control. I travelled from the Columbus, Ohio area and achieved close physical proximity to this family "Final Farewell," but was humanly unable to be present. I want you to know, I consider you as much as our family as a blood relative, and trust you will call on me, if I can assist you in anyway or want to visit. The door, and lines of communication, are open to you. My mobile phone number is 480-652-8440, and I am currently staying in Lancaster, Ohio. I hope to be returning soon to Arizona, where I choose as my permanent residence. Someone in the family will know my whereabouts. Jack, I consider my home the entire United States of America. I served in the U.S. Navy and engaged in horrifying combat to earn that residency status, wherever my physical location on this earth may be. I love our country, will always defend it, and plan to enjoy it with my remaining years of life. I trust you can, and will, also, even without our loving and caring Norma by your side. Peace… Ray
Like all of us, cousin Norma had her stubborn moments. She possessed, however, a magnificent, good, and loving heart. Despite all of Norma's life hurdles, and darkened days of living, this kind and caring cousin, had a knack at maintaining a positive and cheerful attitude. What a girl! Jack, I'm glad you and Norma were able to share your lives together as long as you did, and we had her this long. I know she loved you very much, and cherished your partnership. I will miss her, as all of us, but will always remember that "genuine Norma smile and laugh," rarely absent from her face and heart. I extend my most sincere and deepest condolences to you guy. I'm extremely disappointed, I was unable to attend the wake, services, and interment, due to circumstances beyond my control. I travelled from the Columbus, Ohio area and achieved close physical proximity to this family "Final Farewell," but was humanly unable to be present. I want you to know, I consider you as much as our family as a blood relative, and trust you will call on me, if I can assist you in anyway or want to visit. The door, and lines of communication, are open to you. My mobile phone number is 480-652-8440, and I am currently staying in Lancaster, Ohio. I hope to be returning soon to Arizona, where I choose as my permanent residence. Someone in the family will know my whereabouts. Jack, I consider my home the entire United States of America. I served in the U.S. Navy and engaged in horrifying combat to earn that residency status, wherever my physical location on this earth may be. I love our country, will always defend it, and plan to enjoy it with my remaining years of life. I trust you can, and will, also, even without our loving and caring Norma by your side. Peace… Ray
I met Norma 40+ years ago when Bob and I started dating. She was always there to support us – in high school, our wedding, the birth of our children, and the death of our parents. We all learned a lot from Norma as she overcame her hearing disability, went to college, and started working for the government. Both Chris and Jess used to correct her if she mis-pronounced something and Norma never got angry with them. She just kept trying to pronounce the word properly.And we were always there to support her especially when she told us she was getting married! She called me from work at 7:30am to tell me Jack proposed to her and then they both stopped by on their way home from work that evening. They were both so excited that night that I think we had the entire wedding all planned out before they ever left our house! She was like a second mother to our children, Chris and Jess. All they had to do was ask her to bake something special for birthdays or "just because" and she would show up at our house within a few days and deliver whatever they had requested. She attended as many of their sporting events as she could (even in the rain) and also went to their high school and college graduations. She was there for the tears and the cheers along with the love of her life, Jack. Norma was my best friend and a dear sister to Bob, we will miss her very much, but we are happy she is no longer suffering and is in a better place.Love you Norma!Cindy and Bob Powles
Our sister and friend. I love her for giving me imagination, showed me how to have fun making up words and communicating with people. We always knew what we meant even if others did not know. I can remember how nervous she was on my wedding day, she broke her glasses, back then they did not have express eye care stores, so she went without seeing what she was doing.Norma was able to go to college, she got a job working for the US Government! Got to sit down! Her legs and feet had given her problems.Norma was a big blessing to our family, she, Bobby and Cindy helped take care of of our Grandfather, our Dad and Mom. NormaÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s family has always been her top priority. When Mom passed, we prayed she would find someone to Love, she did, it was Jack!Norma was fun to be with, had a few things she would do that puts smiles on our faces,when she made a dessert – she did a great job, but when it came to cutting the dessert or spooning out the dessert, she always gave us small portions – so she would have some left over to take home!She was very particular about the way certain food was prepared, especially her eggs. Norma spoke her mind, and if she did not like something she would let you know, She did not hide anything. When she met Jack, she called me to tell me about him, and what they were planning on doing, wow !! Norma getting married! Here dream to be married was complete!I know she is at home with the Lord and enjoying her new body. Wow, she can hear!! I know she is also missing us, but loving her new home with the Lord, and all the family and friends she has with her now.Miss you!! One day we will see you!!Love, Ruthie and Ralph
My Aunt Norma was like a second mom to me. When I think about holiday's and birthday's and family get together's there was not one she missed. She even used to spend the night over our house around Christmas time before she met Uncle Jack! I loved it because it felt like a big family sleep over then but then she met Uncle Jack and I was a little hesitant in the 6th grade that this man was taking my Aunt away from us (they did have cotties after all :)) but that didn't stop her or Uncle Jack from coming to every family event or holiday get together. It actually made our family grow. I have been told a time or two that Aunt Norma and I have some similar attributes. One being our stubborness, which I don't even know what they are talking about but here is a story from when I was little that is told over and over again at family gatherings (hopefully know one tells my son Oliver this though when he is older). I went home early from Kelley's Island with my Aunt Norma and Grandma Powles and they had to stop at the store and get a few things. My Grandma insisted that I stay in the car with her but I begged and begged my Aunt Norma to let me come in with her and of couse she gave in. So my Grandma said "Don't get her any donuts" and Aunt Norma said I know she will not get anything. Next thing you know my Aunt Norma is walking out of the store after I through a huge fit (I know that is completely unlike anything I would ever do) carrying me under her one arm and a bag with a donut in it under her other. I think I would agree that we both always got what we wanted ?? and I think that is how she lived her life. She never stopped at any bumps in the road that might have held her back and she always went for what she wanted.Another favorite story of mine of Aunt Norma has to do with playing Catch Phrase the game. Playing any game with her was always fun and she would always end up laughing so hard she couldn't even talk but one night we were all playing Catch Phrase and she had gotten passed the clicker with the words and she sat there for a secand and then blurted out "THE OPPOSITE OF CHEEK" and we are all sitting there and it took us a second to comprehend and we asked for another clue and she just kept saying "The opposite of cheek", we were all laughing at this point and then the buzzer goes off and we ask her what the word was she was trying to describe and it was CHIN! We now weren't all only laughing we were crying from laughing so hard. To her it was a simple answer but to us it made no sense at all. That is exactly why we all loved her so much.I really miss her and I can't even imagine how the first holiday without her is going to be but one thing I do know is that Oliver, whom she was supposed to start babysitting with the help of Uncle Jack (supervisor ;)), now has a Guardian Angel. I am positive that she will look out for him in whatever he may get himself into growing up and protect him.I miss you Aunt Norma and I know you are watching over us all now.Love,Jessi
To my Norma I love you and miss you so much,honey. I remember all the good times and have forgotten the bad. I know you are at peace now and until I join you in Heaven I will always Remember, Love and Miss you my dearest Norma.Forever and Ever.
Jack, I am so sorry for the loss of your soulmate. You two were a very loving couple. I know you will miss her. May God help you through your grief and the long journey ahead of healing.Carlita
I have so many fond memories of my Aunt Norma! All of them make me laugh! Here are a few.It was hard as a kid to say Aunt Norma. Dawn, Brad, and I often called her Aunt Orma or Aunt Oh No. :o)As a kid, I remember her love for Engelbert Humperdink. She would hum to his music happily, even if it was off key.One time when I was a kid, she slept over at our house in the room with us girls. My brother, sister, and I were so amazed that when we woke up we could play and talk loudly without her ever waking up! We thought that was amazing! Landing on top of her, however, did wake her up!Aunt Norma made the best tortes!Aunt Norma was glowing the first time I saw her with Uncle Jack. They were able to come to Michigan so that we could give them a wedding shower. She was so happy!One time several years ago, Aunt Norma and Uncle Jack generously gifted us with some money to make a trip to Kelley's Island. Recently, my girls remember a funny comment she made when we were all at Kelley's Island. My mother, Ruth, was trying to get Aunt Norma's attention and called her name several times. Finally, Aunt Norma replied, "Norma's not here right now. She'll be with you in a minute." Everyone chuckled.Last summer we stayed one extra day at Kelley's Island with Uncle Jack and Aunt Norma. We all went into town to purchase a memento. We told Aunt Norma and Uncle Jack our family was getting ice cream. Uncle Jack just wanted to go back to the house and did not want ice cream. Aunt Norma took Ron by the arm and said, "I like you. Let's get ice cream. I don't know him (referring to Uncle Jack)." Then she gave Uncle Jack a big smirk and proceeded to get ice cream. She was always teasing and always witty.She was a fighter, brave, and full of love. Aunt Norma will always have a special place in our hearts. She was loved by all!We love you and are praying for you Uncle Jack!
Dear Jack, We are both so sorry to hear about Norma. You are in our prayers. We remember the great time we had with you both, at the lake that summer. We are sorry we missed the chance to be with you both again.See you soon,Bill & Michele
