Larry Michael Norman Obituary (2024)

Larry Michael Norman, age 67, was born on August 7, 1956, to James Burton Norman and Lora (Boyton) Norman in Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He passed on March 30, 2024, at Multicare-Yakima Memorial Hospital. Larry grew up with his sister; Amy Garton, and 6 brothers; David Norman, Donald Norman, Daniel Norman, Charles Norman, Sonny Norman, and Bill Norman. His parents raised their family in the Yakima area and he attended Washington Middle School. He married Renee Edris on February 8, 1980, and they were blessed with 4 children; Shawanna, Stacie, James and Larry Jr., their marriage ended in 2007. He worked in the business he enjoyed, cars! He was a Car Salesman at Nob Hill Auto Sales & Wrecking Yard, Manager for Poor Boys Auto Wrecking, Manager at Woffords, and Owner of Triple GGG Auto Sales. Larry loved his family, racing, and old cars. He won the Street Stock Track Championship at Yakima Speedway in 1993. He had a wealth of knowledge about cars and engines and was willing to share with anyone, even his racing competitors! He will be missed by so many. He made many lifelong friends; Roy Beamen, Rick Beamen, Chet Beamen, Gary Haley, Lenny Thompson, Papa Jim Williamson, Steve Lang, Rick Christensen, Terry Morton, Jim Zorrozua and so many more. Larry is survived by his daughters; Shawanna (Joe) Garcia, Stacie (Michael) Eckhardt, his sons; James (Ashley) Norman, Larry (Brianna) Norman, and his dogs; Bubba and Sheba, his grandkids; Michael, Alicia, Myriah, Madicella, Joseph, Nicole, Annalysia, Savanna, Silent, Devin, Alexander, Rose, Haiden, Jordan, Madisyn, and one great grandson, Malakai. "Dad were all missing you." He was preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Lora, brothers; Charles, Don, Danny, Bill, and those who were like brothers to him; Sam Rose, Papa Jim, and Doc Boone. Also, his beloved dog Drifter and many other family and friends. Please join us in Celebrating Dads Life on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00pm at Brookside Funeral Home in the outdoor Gardens. Lunch Reception will immediately follow. Bring your stories and memories to share! "Not Gone ~ Just Crossed The Finish Line" Arrangements by Brookside Funeral Home. www.brooksidefuneral.com SERVICES Celebration of Life Saturday, April 27, 2024 1:00 PM Brookside Funeral Home 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936