Norma Vorse Brown, 99, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Calvin Community. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in West Des Moines.
Norma was born April 13, 1924, in Des Moines to Charles and Jessie (Pierce) Vorse. She lived in Des Moines until 1937 when the family moved to Clear Lake, IA and graduated from Clear Lake High School. Norma attended Iowa State University where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She married Jay Brown in 1945.They were married for 63 years until Jay’s passing.
Norma had many interests and activities. They included bowling and playing bridge with Jay and close friends. She enjoyed stitching projects in needlepoint, cross stitch, and knitting. She was an avid gardener and tended a large garden at Calvin Community until recently. Norma was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church since 1960. She spent time volunteering at Fountain West, the Botanical Center, and Calvin Community.
Norma and Jay enjoyed travelling. They visited much of the United States, including Hawaii, as well as Canada, and many European countries. They moved to Calvin Community in 2004 and found many new friends there.
She is survived by her son, Terrell Brown; daughters, Barbara Brown and Marianne (Mark) Cary; and granddaughters, Krista Cary, Jessica (Matt) Haislip, Kayla Cary, and Angela Cary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hope Ministries.
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