Betty Case Norton was born on September 12, 1925 to Carl and Marie (Christensen) Case in New Ulm, Minnesota. She was the youngest of their three daughters. A self-proclaimed “tomboy” she often acted as her father’s assistant in his job as county surveyor.
Betty graduated from New Ulm High School in 1943 and entered the Cadet Nursing Program at the University of Minnesota in January, 1944. During the course of her training she met Dr. Richard G. Norton. Although she never revealed how the romance evolved, in 1946, one day after her 21st birthday, Betty eloped to Arkansas where Richard was stationed during the war. They were married 54 years before Richard passed away in 2000.
After Richard received his military discharge, he went into private practice. Betty established and ran his medical billing office while also working full time as a mother and homemaker. The two of them also managed to travel to all seven continents, visit 50 states, and have numerous adventures together.
Betty was known for her sharp wit and keen sense of humor as well as for her mathematical abilities and organizational skills. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a good friend. She is survived by her son Richard (Katie), daughter Jane (William Wells); two grandsons; and, two great granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband Richard G. Norton and her son Karl M. Norton. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Carillon Belle Court staff and to Texas Home Health and Hospice.
Pursuant to Betty’s wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to your favorite charity or to Betty’s personal favorite, Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030.
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