Norman Broten

Norman Broten, 80, Jamestown, North Dakota, died from cancer Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Central Dakota Village, Jamestown.

Norm was born April 4, 1925 in Jamestown, the son of Ole and Jennie (Grasto) Broten. He attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Jamestown High School.

On March 13, 1943, he enlisted in the US Navy V6 program at Valley City, ND. He was stationed throughout the United States during World War II. Upon his discharge in 1946 he returned to Jamestown.

Norm and Charlotte ""Char"" Landon were married June 17, 1948 in Jamestown, ND.

Norm was apprenticed to E.A. Moline where he learned bricklaying from his uncle, Art Lee. He became a journeyman bricklayer and worked throughout North Dakota in his trade. He worked on many commercial buildings in Jamestown including Trinity Lutheran Church in 1955. He worked for Moline Construction Company, Jamestown, until his retirement.

Norm played hockey in high school, skiied at Vail, Colorado the year it opened in 1962, played golf, and enjoyed gardening. His passion was fishing. He skillfully filleted his walleyes and shared them with friends and neighbors. He greatly enjoyed his retirement years pursuing his hobbies.

Norm had a deep appreciation for nature, and taught his family the beauty of simple pleasures--a flock of geese flying, a pheasant spied in a ditch. Every car trip became an adventure looking for wildlife.

Norm participated in the fitness program at Jamestown Hospital 3 times a week for several years enjoying the companionship of other members and staff.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bricklayers Union #1 of North Dakota, Elks, Sons of Norway and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, Jamestown, daughters, Norma Jean Broten and Katharine Ann ""KK"" Broten, both of Vail, Colorado, one brother, Paul (Jessie) Broten, Yakima, Washington, cousins Bob (Della) Grasto, Gene (Jeanette) Grasto, Lloyd Grasto, Marilyn (Jake) Gahner, Bob Lee and Marvin (Jackie) Thorp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Prayer Service: 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown.

Memorial Service: 1:30 PM, Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jamestown with Reverend Rich Fitzer officiating.

Arrangements with Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND.

On-line guestbook at www.eddyfuneralhome.com