SUNSET BEACH — Norman Ellsworth ‘Norm’ Christen, 90, passed peacefully Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Myrtle Manor. Born Oct. 19, 1927, in Aneta, N.D., he was the only child of the late Norman and Ellie Erlandson Christen.He attended the University of North Dakota and served in the U.S. Navy.
He worked for PPG industries as a salesman before retiring. He was associated with and served as an officer of the International Metal Decorators Association. Everyone he met was his friend. He was a kind and gentle man and will be greatly missed.
He leaves his loving wife, Kathy; daughter, Cindy (Will Hanaway); son, Dennis (Jill); grandchildren, Tia and Tyler Christen; special friend, Darl Christen; and dear pup, Daisy.
Services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte, with visitation at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Organization.
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