Maurice A Norton
Marriages
Georgine Lucas - June 7, 1946
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Obit - April 23, 2011
Maurice A. Norton was born on March 31,1921 in Alamosa, CO.
He died at Sunrise Creek Assisted Living Center in Montrose on
April 21, 2011.
Maurice was the only child born to Wright and Pauline (Hall)
Norton. Pauline died shortly after childbirth and Maurice was raised
by Wright's parents, Arthur and Etta Norton in Alamosa, CO.
He joined the Army Air Corp. in 1942 and served until the war's
end. After his discharge he moved to Gunnison, CO where he met
Georgine Lucas. They were married on June 7, 1946.
He began working for Safeway and managed the Gunnison Safeway
until his retirement in 1983. After retirement he and Georgine
moved to Grand Junction to be closer to family. They moved to
Montrose in 2005.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Georgine.
He is survived by his daughter, Maurine Douglas of Grand Junction;
his son, Bruce (Jan) Norton of Ridgway; granddaughter, Kelli
(Matt) Stitzlein and four great granddaughters of Glenmont, OH;
numerous nieces and many friends.
At his request, no services are planned and cremation has taken
place. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's
Association (alz.org). Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin
Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, CO.