Norma Amson
July 7, 1927 – April 2, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Jean Amson of Radisson Saskatchewan on April 2, 2021. Mom was born on the homestead NE,1/2 30-3-17-2 in Lake Alma on July 7, 1927 to Amanda and Melvin Thue (Ma and Pa). She was the fifth of 10 children and one of 4 girls. She was counted on by her mother to help with chores and look after her younger brothers and sisters.
These are mom’s own words: as the oldest girl in the family I was taught to accept responsibilities very early in life. I learned to bake big batches of bread when I was 12 years old. I also cared for my brothers and sisters after school-carrying them on my hips, diapering them, and reading stories to them.
I worked for my room in board at Frank Bolton’s in Radville and attended Radville High School. At 18, just out of high school there was a shortage of teachers, so in July 1945, I went to normal school in Moose Jaw for 6 weeks and was teaching in September 1945 at little Glenn Curren school 25 miles from home. The next summer after taking 8 more weeks of normal school, I was credited with 2 years of training.
I loved teaching and taught in various schools during those 20 years: Glenn Curren, Van Allstine, Lake Alma, Riceton, Grand Coulee, Haultain School in Regina, Middle Valley, Radville and finally Radisson.
I came to Radisson in 1956 to teach at the school and it was there in Radisson where I met Jim Amson. We fell in the love and were married on February 20, 1957. Our first son Bradley was born on August 13, 1958 and this was closely followed by our second son, Blake born on July 30, 1960. I taught at the Radisson School for many years and Jim and the boy’s ran a Feedlot and worked on farm land that we purchased over the years. My younger sister Myrtle married Jims brother Jack and we had a very good life and enjoyed all the people in Radisson and the surrounding areas.
Mom was known as a fixture in the Radisson community being very active in the annual agricultural fair and always having a garden and flowers in her yard and house. She enjoyed feeding her birds in the wintertime and enjoyed bicycling until the age of 90. She was also a wonderful baker, quilter and crocheter.
Mom had great faith in God. Her friends in her faith community were very dear to her and all her life, she was a faithful servant of God. It was her family, friends, community and faith that gave her great comfort and joy in life.
She is predeceased by her husband James (September 15, 1996); her son Blake (May 9, 2015); and eight siblings including sister Myrtle Amson of Radisson on April 4, 2019. She is survived by her son Bradley (Kathi) and grandchildren – Meghan (Kevin), Caitlin (Derek),Kerry (Andy), Laura (Neil), Haley (Nicholas),Victoria(David) and Leah. She is survived by Donna Neufeldt (Blake) and grandchildren Janelle and James. She had seven great grandchildren Melody, Sophia, Eleanor, Maria, Freyja, Weston and Brooklyn and one more expected. Survived also by sister Donna (Don) Dogapol.
Mom we are going to miss you dearly. It will not be the same without you. Your wisdom, independence, kindness, genuine interest and love in your fellow man is manifested in those you came after you. We take inspiration from your life.
The family would like to thank the nurses and physicians that have helped mom these last couple years. Dr. Lois Stewart, and Dr. Suzanne Harriman most recently. Thanks to special friends Phyllis Blakeny and Susan Penner.
Memorial donations to the First Responders in Radisson are graciously accepted. Box 286, Radisson, SK S0K 3L0.
An invitation only Funeral will take place on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.
37 Comments
Norma was a dear sweet lady … was in her company many times in North Battleford at the home of my sister & brother-in-law Gwen & Cliff Johnstone. She was always deeply genuinely interested in how everyone was doing … I’ll remember her always with fondest memories. Condolences to all her family.
Norma was a dear friend,always happy to see us and visit ,always had a nice time together.Never saw her with a sad face,She was turly a beautiful lady,She will be missed RIP Norma
Condolences to Norma Amson’s family.May she Rest In Peace.
Doreen Parker and Laureen and Dale Kari wish to give our condolences. Norma will be missed. You never passed by her that she didn’t stop to talk. Radisson will miss her..
My condolences to Norma’s family, she was a TRUE friend in every aspect. My husband Andy & Norma plus a few others made a trip to California in ‘55. When visiting my niece in Fort St. John, BC, we would spend time with Norma. Norma will be MISSED.
Our heartfelt condolences to all Norma’s family and friends. She was a dear, caring and joyful lady who shone like a precious gem. Hold the wonderful memories close to your hearts.
It was a shock and feeling of greaat loss to hear of dear Norma’s passing. We are thankful for her faithfulness to God, and to us all. Until Covid-19 shut things down she drove in from Raddison every Wednesday afternoon to Saskatoon for a Bible Study meeting in my front room. She was 93 years old at the time. Norma really never experience old age, so it was a blessing she departed to her eternal home when she did. We will miss her greatly and feel for the family in their loss. May God remember ever one of us that we might also depart in victory as Norma did. I have know Norma for most of my 80 years. She was always a cheery blessing. May our last end be like her’s. Norma was a marvel and precious to us all. She will be greatly missed.
Don
My condolences to the Amson family. Norma will be missed. I always enjoyed a quick visit on main street Radisson .
I had the pleasure of Norma’s company for several hours at the last Radisson Fair that I attended (I think it was in 2018). My parents had been gone for 10 years by then and we were both missing their company. I treasure the memory of our conversation that day. RIP Norma.
I remember your Mom fondly as my teacher in Radisson, and I send my sincere sympathy.
Thinking of you all ❤️ RIP Norma
On behalf of myself and my family we wish to send our condolences. She always had a smile and kind words to say.
I have nothing but good and wholesome memories of Norma while in their home or in meeting at North Battleford, Saskatoon or Mullingar. After going to Brazil in a mission many letters came from Norma during those years. When a person comes to this point in life I would like to be as well prepared in heart and spirit for that eternal home as our friend Norma was. Sympathy to the Amson and Thue famillies.
We are saddened to hear of the loss, she was a wonderful person and will be missed.
God Bless!
Dear Brad and Family
We were sorry to hear of your suddlen passing of your dear mom. She has been a good friend to many of us and will be dearly missed by all her friends. Hope we get to meet someday .you and your family . She would share pictures and stories of her family.. She was kind and caring to all who knew her she will be greatly missed. She had a deep love for God and others that will always be a inspiirationo of her faith to us.
Condolences to the Amson Family.
We wish to add our sincere condolences to the family . We loved your mother , she was such a joy to have around.
Her kind full heart was so very evident to all who encountered her. . She passed from amongst before she even ‘got old’
She often shared about her 6 granddaughters to me who had the privilege of 5 daughters !
Sending our love at this time .
Today as I spoke to each of my siblings, Karen, Brian, and Stuart, of the passing of Norma, the same response was shared. “She was like a second mother to me.” How this ecchoed through all of us!
As neighbours, united in raising young families, living close together, a strong friendship grew and formed a special bond through the years. Norma shared in our triumphs and hardships with always a good word and a no-nonsense show of support. She will be dearly missed by all of the Scott clan. Our condolences to Brad & Kathi, and all of the Amson clan.
My condolences to all of the families….Thue and Amson !
So soon our time on the stage has ended.
Our Sincere Condolences to Brad,Kathi & their family & to all The Amson Clan. Norma will be remembered for her friendship & kindness to all, Always a nice chat whenever you happen to meet with her,always cheerful & positive. Radisson Community will misss your presence. Rest in Peace,dear friend Norma.
Norma will long be remembered for her love, zeal, joy and hospitality… There was no question what she loved most. Thinking of all her family and close by friends… with love, care and sympathy, Rosanne
Sincere sympathy goes to all of you at Norma’s passing.
From cousins-in-law (through the late Stacey Amson/Covlin connection),
Margaret Crawford, Elinor LaBrash, and Murray Covlin
Sincere sympathy to all of Norma’s Family connections. We met in Radisson in 65-66 & our connecting times over the years, have been rare & short, physically, & sometimes via letters. She was an encouraging, & inspiring influence. One of those people who was constant & True! How much you will miss her, & how Thankful you must be, that you Had her!
Norma was a very SPECIAL friend to all. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. We want to send our condolences to the family. You will have many fond memories of your mom.
Norma always spoke with her spirit and never with her nature. She was the favorite aunt that always had time and a kind word .We have indeed been blessed.
It is with profound sadness and many tears that I mark the passing of a dear friend. Over the past twenty years Norma has been an enduring light of kindness to both Sandra and myself, but especially so for me over the past decade when I have often struggled day to day to go on while trying my best to deal with the gradual and painful loss of my dear Sandra, which continues to this day. But I also know that my situation is not unique and that Norma has similarly been a source of inspiration and hope throughout her life to many others both within her own family and also within a very wide community of friends whose lives have equally been blessed by her loving, caring, gentle spirit. From the bottom of all of our hearts, we thank you Norma. Rest in Peace dear friend. You are loved.
We knew Norma as a connection of the Thue’s & our faith in God..
Her spontaneous big smile warm hugs and interest in us all was heart warming.
She will truly be missed by her loving family and many friends.
Norma was a dear friend, her sunny disposition and kindness will be missed by me, her other friends and the community as well. Sincere condolences to all the relations – Thue and Amson.
Remembering a dear sister in law. Thankful for the relationship that developed between Arvie and I and Norma. We made many trips up to Radisson to visit. We will never forget you. – all the times we laughed and cried together. It was a very close relationship all our married years. We will never forget the times we spent visiting you and Jim in your home, which will be no more. I remember when Arvid and I got engaged. You and Arvid were very close and were together a lot. When you learned that we were engaged, you said to Arvie – “Now, what am I going to do?” All in fun of course! Condolences to the rest of the family! Norma will be missed by all of us!
Norma was my grade two teacher at Middle Valley school. She rode home with us many a time, with the horses and wagon to spend the night. We kids felt so privileged to bring our teacher home with us. Also remember our North Battleford and Radisson days. Many good times spent together. Sympathy to the family connections. Alvin & Irene
I was saddened to hear that Norma had passed away. My heartfelt condolences to Brad and his family, and all of those who loved her.
I remember Norma from my youth in Radisson, as my mother’s cherished friend and my high school English teacher. She taught with a passion for literature, bringing Shakespeare’s stories to life, instilling my love for Shakespeare. I always admired her teaching skills and professionalism in the classroom.
As an adult I ran into Norma in Radisson a couple of times, at “The Fair”. What a welcoming lady, making me feel like an old friend after being away for so many years, and what an enthusiastic ambassador for the town!
I think of Norma frequently when I ride my bike, and tell my friends about the lady from Radisson who rode her bike well into her 90s. I’d like to think of her now riding her bike in heaven, along the smooth and peaceful pavement with a basket of blessings in her carrier.
Sincere Sympathy to you and the whole Amson family. Norma was always a good friend and neighbor to our family . She will be missed by the whole community.
Sending condolences to Brad & all of Norma’s family. She was a dear lady. She came to our home in Mullingar for many years. She will be missed.
I got to know Jim & Norma and Blake while working in the North Battleford area for 3 years. Now Bryan and I live in Fort Nelson and every trip to Saskatchewan we would connect with Norma. Sometimes just by phone, sometimes a short visit , sometimes overnight. She loved life and had many good days. Thinking of those closest to her and your feeling of loss.
Love Joyce
Thoughts go back to North Battleford and Radisson days when Norma and Brad and Blake would be there faithfully.
My heart went out to you, Brad seeing your grief! Good to see the next generation with an understanding of Grandma’s heart!
Thinking of you all!
Brad and family. Our thoughts and condolences have gone your way again these past days since hearing of your Moms passing. Think of missing her bubbling personality here at Aylesbury for many years. Also the good memories we have when growing up and visiting in those early years. Thankful for her infectious inspiration.
Saw this online. Very sorry for your loss! Hope to see you Kathi!
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