Norma Houser
March 29, 1930 ~ May 18, 2015
SERVICES: A celebration of life will be Monday, May 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Howard Boles FINAL RESTING PLACE: Private inurnment at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery at a later date. VISITATION: Noon until the time of service at the funeral home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or the donors choice of charities through the funeral home. Norma E. Houser, 85, of Newton Street, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Norma was born March 29, 1930 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Karl A. and Norma (Schaekel) Ziegler. During her youth, Norma had been a member of the Fourth Church of Christ Scientist in Irvington. She was a graduate of Howe High School in 1947, attended Butler University for two years and Indiana University Extension, Indianapolis part-time for one year. On March 13, 1954, Norma was married to Kenneth Houser by Dr. Howard Stone at the Irvington Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. While living in Albany, Indiana, their first child, Paul Bennett was born on August 16, 1955. They subsequently moved to Bluffton, Indiana where daughter Ellen was born June 28, 1958. The family moved to Columbus late November 1958. Once the children were of school age, Norma went to work full-time in the Industrial Vocational Office of BCSC. Although working at various other secretarial positions over the years, she last worked for the law firm of Lawson, Pushor, Mote and Gamso for 20 years. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; son, Paul (Mary) Houser of Lafayette; daughter, Ellen (David) Alarie of Milford, Ohio; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Dorothy Pletcher.
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Ellen, I’m sorry for the passing of your mother, Norma. Condolences to you and your family. Steve Ebert
Dr. Secrest and staff are deeply saddened by the news we just received of the passing of Norma. We’ll always remember her fondly and feel fortunate that we had the pleasure of knowing her, seeing her sweet smile, and sharing a warm hug. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. She will truly be missed.
I have fond memories playing with Paul and Ellen when I was growing up in the house on 16th Street, across the alley from Hausers. We’d play whiffle ball and kick the can in the alley, swing on the tree swing plus the swing set in Hausers’ yard, roller skate in our driveway and bike around and around the block. I remember Norma taking my sister Barbara and I with Paul and Ellen to the Rivera swimming pool in the Indianapolis area and thought that was a fabulous treat! Norma was the youngest mother on the block and I thought she was beautiful! She was the only mom who actively played with the neighborhood kids outside and that was special. Norma taught us to play the card game called Spoons where we had to balance a spoon on our noses and I thought that was hilarious! I remember sitting with Aunt Bea on the porch doing crossword puzzles and occasionally watching a movie down in the Houser basement. Such a wonderful family! I hope Paul and Ellen read these memories and I wish them well. Sincerely, Nancy Segebarth Garrett, Grandville, Michigan. (Husband Ronald Garrett). Reach out to me on Facebook.