October 1, 1946 - March 20, 2015
Lt. Colonel (ret.) Michael John Norton passed away peacefully at home on March 20th after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. The cancer, while placing limits on his physical body, in no way limited his passion for life and his family. Mike placed spending time with them as his highest priority.
Mike had many passions ranging from the Spurs, to whom he was fanatically devoted, to reading literature of all genres. He loved theater, music, and the arts. For the past fifteen years Mike volunteered at the Majestic Theater, allowing him to indulge his love of theater and music while also helping others. His taste in music was eclectic, ranging from Pink Floyd to classical. His wit and comedic timing was renowned as was his keen intellect. Mike was an avid traveler. With his family, he traveled widely throughout the world. His favorite trips included those to Ireland and North Africa. As a military officer, he was fortunate to have tours to England, Germany, Korea, and Thailand, and he spent ten years in overseas assignments. He immersed himself in the culture, history, and architecture of each country in which he was stationed. Following his military service, Mike began a second career in education.
He worked as a special education teacher and then as a transition coordinator. In this role, he helped both students and other educators prepare students as they transitioned into post secondary activities.
Mike is survived by his adoring wife, Kay; his son, Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Stacey; his beloved grandchildren, Owen and Ethan; his brother, Richard and sister-in-law Kathy; and his sisters, Susan and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Bill DeVore and wife Barbara; brother-in-law, Stewart DeVore and wife Brenda; and sister-in-law, Leslie DeVore, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 20151:30 P.M. PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL Chaplain Phil Johnson will officiate. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the Animal Defense League, 11300 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Texas 78217 or the charity of your choice.
Kay Norton
910 Pickwick
San Atnonio, TX 78258
Rick and Kathy Dailey Norton - Class of '66
2636 Wilderness Drive
Little Elm, TX 75068
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