Stookey, Norman Wilson – 1913-2010

CARNES, JENSEN, STOOKEY

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 12/10/2010 at 13:18:58

MARION — Norman W. Stookey, 97, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 18, 2010, at Careage of Newton, Iowa.
A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids.
The son of Conrad Levi Stookey and Ruby Ethel (Carnes) Stookey, Norman was born May 12, 1913, in Cedar Rapids.
He attended the Cedar Rapids Schools and later graduated from Coe College. He served in World War II in New Guinea and the Philippines.
On Dec. 24, 1945, shortly after arriving home from overseas, he married his sweetheart, Genevieve Hazel Jensen, in Cedar Rapids.
Norman then returned to school at the University of Iowa and earned his doctorate of dentistry.
Norman and Genevieve moved to Marion, where he set up his dental practice.
He was involved with Waltonian Archers, served on the Marion School Board, enjoyed hiking, carpentry, wildlife, Genevieve’s piano playing and was a member of the FUMC.
Survivors include a son Larry (Dianne) Stookey; a daughter, Marcia (Bryan); six grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wayne Conrad; and his wife of 64 years.
In lieu of flowers, any memorial may be given to the Coe College Science Department. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
Source: Newton Daily News; Thursday, December 2, 2010