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Norma Anita Theting (nee Granger), age 93 of Pompton Plains and formerly of Towaco and Haskell, died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Haskell.
Norma spent her formative years in Belleville, NJ with her siblings Violet, George and Gladys. As a child, she and Gladys were a tap dancing team that made the rounds to entertain at area events. At sixteen years old she left school for a job to help her family. These were lean years, but not short on makeshift parties and fun, as this was ‘The Greatest Generation’, after all. She was invited to the home of a co-worker, where she met Arnold Theting, who was home on leave from the Marine Corps. They married soon after and eventually moved to Haskell, where they raised their family.
Norma was a shy and giving person, who enjoyed being surrounded by family. She always put her children first, and found creative ways to make each of them feel special and loved. The grandchildren were treated to a ‘Mary Poppins’ Nana, who pulled out all the stops to make their time together magical and fun. This included learning how to properly set a tray for endless tea parties, countless thoughtful surprises, and many unforgettable New Years’ Eve celebrations. In Nana’s house the rule was “Life is uncertain – eat dessert first”.
Norma was a life-long devoted NY Yankees fan. Mel Allen’s voice was heard giving the play-by-play in her kitchen for many years, and later on, she still preferred to listen to the games on the radio, even while watching on TV. She was a true student of the game of baseball, passionate about the individual players, trades, and game strategy. During football season, she was a staunch Dallas Cowboys fan, following Roger Staubach from his early days at Annapolis and throughout his career with Dallas. She was also an avid reader who particularly enjoyed mysteries, knew the words to every old song, and thought the cure for everything was taking a nice long walk.
As the years became more challenging, help was hired to lighten Mom’s burden—the amazing thing is that Mom also made them cherished friends…. Teresa, Yvette, Connie, Katrina.
Norma’s faith was a powerful guiding force in her life. She was a member of the Pompton Plains United Reformed Church for many years. After she could no longer attend services, she often enjoyed visits and lively discussions with Pastor Kuiken. Norma was also blessed to have enjoyed a very loyal and close relationship with her brother, George. The two of them were the best of friends throughout their entire lives until his passing. She was also predeceased by her two sisters; Violet and Gladys.
Norma is survived by her three children; Cheryl Lyons and her husband Russ of Doylestown, PA, David Theting and his wife Pam of Canton, GA, and Bonnie Postma and her husband Paul of Lincoln Park, four grandchildren; Bethany Lyons and her husband John Murray of New York, NY, Allison Williamson and her husband John of Somerset, Michael Postma of Clifton, and Eric Postma of Clifton, as well as her sister-in-law, Janet Granger of Wanaque.
She remains with us, each in our own way, and in her way as well.
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Norma Anita Theting (nee Granger), age 93 of Pompton Plains and formerly of Towaco and Haskell, died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Haskell.
Norma spent her formative years in Belleville, NJ with her siblings Violet, George and Gladys. As a child, she and Gladys were a tap dancing team that made the rounds to entertain at area events. At sixteen years old she left school for a job to help her family. These were lean years, but not short on makeshift parties and fun, as this was ‘The Greatest Generation’, after all. She was invited to the home of a co-worker, where she met Arnold Theting, who was home on leave from the Marine Corps. They married soon after and eventually moved to Haskell, where they raised their family.
Norma was a shy and giving person, who enjoyed being surrounded by family. She always put her children first, and found creative ways to make each of them feel special and loved. The grandchildren were treated to a ‘Mary Poppins’ Nana, who pulled out all the stops to make their time together magical and fun. This included learning how to properly set a tray for endless tea parties, countless thoughtful surprises, and many unforgettable New Years’ Eve celebrations. In Nana’s house the rule was “Life is uncertain – eat dessert first”.
Norma was a life-long devoted NY Yankees fan. Mel Allen’s voice was heard giving the play-by-play in her kitchen for many years, and later on, she still preferred to listen to the games on the radio, even while watching on TV. She was a true student of the game of baseball, passionate about the individual players, trades, and game strategy. During football season, she was a staunch Dallas Cowboys fan, following Roger Staubach from his early days at Annapolis and throughout his career with Dallas. She was also an avid reader who particularly enjoyed mysteries, knew the words to every old song, and thought the cure for everything was taking a nice long walk.
As the years became more challenging, help was hired to lighten Mom’s burden—the amazing thing is that Mom also made them cherished friends…. Teresa, Yvette, Connie, Katrina.
Norma’s faith was a powerful guiding force in her life. She was a member of the Pompton Plains United Reformed Church for many years. After she could no longer attend services, she often enjoyed visits and lively discussions with Pastor Kuiken. Norma was also blessed to have enjoyed a very loyal and close relationship with her brother, George. The two of them were the best of friends throughout their entire lives until his passing. She was also predeceased by her two sisters; Violet and Gladys.
Norma is survived by her three children; Cheryl Lyons and her husband Russ of Doylestown, PA, David Theting and his wife Pam of Canton, GA, and Bonnie Postma and her husband Paul of Lincoln Park, four grandchildren; Bethany Lyons and her husband John Murray of New York, NY, Allison Williamson and her husband John of Somerset, Michael Postma of Clifton, and Eric Postma of Clifton, as well as her sister-in-law, Janet Granger of Wanaque.
She remains with us, each in our own way, and in her way as well.
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