Obituary for Verna V. Norha

Norha, Verna, 97 of Plymouth formerly of Duluth, died Friday Dec 22 at the Edina, MN, Little Memorial Hospice Center. Verna was the oldest of 13 children. She was united in marriage to Leonard Norha in 1943.Verna was a dedicated teacher having taught all age levels from first grade to college.

She is preceded in death by husband, Leonard; daughter, Lennae Hendrickson; brothers Verdie, Raymond, Gordan, and Gerald Salmela; and sisters Gladyce Krause, Margaret Nuutinen, Elaine Emblom, and Esther Davis Arnold.

Verna is survived by her daughter, Mary (Steve) Thompson; son-in-law, David Hendrickson; 4 grandchildren LeeAnn Hendrickson, Darren (Alison) Hendrickson, Scott (Nicole) Thompson, Alan (Lisa) Thompson; 8 grandchildren Hunter, Jewel, Ellie Hendrickson and Cassie, Mia, Kaija, Anna and Jack Thompson; 1 sister Florence Heikkila; 3 brothers, Robert (Nancy), Marvin (Ardy), Anna and Jack Thompson; and 1 sister-in-law, Jean Salmela; and a host of brothers and sisters in faith.

Funeral Service 1PM Monday, Dec 26. With visitation beginning at 12PM at the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, 6273 Old Highway 2, Duluth, MN 55810.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Verna V. Salmela Norha Scholarship care of U of M Foundation, 200 Oak St. SE Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55455, or the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, in Duluth, MN.