Virginia Hazel Norby passed away at her home in Portland on November 9, 2014. She was born on March 25, 1949 in Portland, Oregon to parents Irwin and Florence Keltner. She graduated from Franklin high School in 1965. While in high school, she met Larry Norby. After he returned from service in Vietnam, the two were married on October 20, 1967. Together they raised two children and were married for more than 30 years until Larry’s death in 1999.
Virginia loved to go camping or fishing with Larry. She loved her family dearly, and considered them her greatest accomplishment. She was a very attentive mother, always involved with her children’s sports or activities. Though she was tiny, she had a big heart and a warm smile.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, and her son Larry L. Norby Jr. She is survived by her son Joseph (Tori) Norby, and her daughter in law Melanie Norby, and her five grandchildren: Jocelyn, Ally, Jonah, Natalie, and Nicholas. Virginia will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery on Wednesday November 19, 2014 at 9:00am. Arrangements under the care of Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home.
