Date Of Birth: February 9, 1935
Date Of Death: September 2, 2010
Norma Jeane (Heer) Bennett died at the age of 75 at home on September 2, 2010 surrounded by her husband Keith and three daughters. Norma graduated from Ball State Teachers College in 1957. She met her husband Keith there and they were married in 1957. They have been married for 53 years. Norma was an art teacher at Harcourt Elementary for 25 years. Under her leadership, the Artistically Talented Program was started in Washington Township.She was a member of St. Lukes Methodist Church. She was active in several social and support groups: ADK Education Sorority, Ball State Alpha Chi Alum’s lunch group, Happy Hookers book club, Harcourt Retired Teachers, Indianapolis Museum of Art Docent, P. E.O., Sycamore Springs Courtyard Luncheon Group and St. Lukes Book Study. She is survived by her loving family, husband Keith, daughters Cheryl Schultz (Jim), Laura Houston (Howard) and Lynette Chrisp (Brett). She is also survived by her fabulous grandchildren Neil Chrisp, Jared Chrisp, Lauren Flaherty, Shelby Houston and Olivia Houston, her brother Warren Heer (Sandy) and sister-in-law Joanna Mielke (Ron).Visitation is Saturday, Sept. 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd. Services will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 3 PM at St. Lukes United Methodist Church. Immediately following, the family welcomes you to a celebration of Norma’s life at St. Lukes. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Clarian Hospice, 1815 N. Capital Ave, Ste 500, Indpls, 46202. Please visit Norma’s online guestbook at www.harrywmoore.com.
Jan Forbing says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Norma was such a nice person. She was so sweet with my mother, Pauline, after she married Norma’s dad, Sam. May your memories of her comfort you.
Berneta K Sherck says
I am sending my condolences to the Bennett family. I knew Norma and Keith Bennett from Ball State in the 1950’s.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Berneta Sherck (Shoppell, Tom)
Diane Graul says
I was a docent with Norma and am very sorry for your lost. She will be missed at the IMA. As a fairly new docent, I will miss her advice and help.
Jack Sue says
Dear Keith,
We just found out about Norma’s passing. Don Park sent us an email and a copy of the obituary. We are so saddened by this news and we are so sorry for you and your family. We have great memories of Norma at Ball State and over the years at all of our reunions. It is simply hard to believe.
We regret that we could not be with you and your family. We just received the news this evening.
We send our love,
Jack & Sue
Paul and Sally Snyder says
Keith—As we all know, a part of living is dying. I feel bad about your loss. Lots and lots of brotherly LOVE—Paul Snyder
Barbara de Gortari says
To all the Bennett family we wish to express our great sadness over the passing of Norma. She will be remembered as a dear ADK sister, one who always showed compassion and understanding. When my mother was sick a few years ago, Norma was president of ADK and arranged for meals to be taken to my parents’ home, and brought flowers to cheer her. Norma will be missed so very much,but her many kindnesses will always live on in our hearts.
Marilyn Fini says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I knew Norma thru the book club; she was a sweet, intelligent lady. I feel blessed to have met her! Marilyn Fini
KENNY SNEED says
I AM SORRY TO HEAR,OF YOUR LOSS, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. AN AUL RETIREE
Kathy Albright says
My love and prayers are with all of you. I’m so thankful I got the opportunity to tell Norma that I loved her.
I’m so sorry I didn’t make it to her celebration, please know that I was there in spirit.
Bless all of you and call me anytime, would love to talk with you. Kathy Albright 317-201-5669
Susie Stilwell says
Hello Keith & Family,
Norma was my Art teacher and I always remembered her as being so good to all of us. She had a way of bringing out the best in us. I met her years later when I married Joe Stilwell and it was so good to see her again. I will hold you all in my heart and prayers.
Sincerely, Susie Stilwell
Marvin Pozdol says
Dear Keith: So sorry to hear of the passing of Norma. We send our condolences to you and your family. We always looked forward to renewing our friendship at the many Ball State and Sigma Phi Epsilon functions. Ours prayers are with you.
Marv and Carol Pozdol
Teresa Hoover says
Keith and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Norma’s passing. We remember her as one of the most kind people we know. She made Mary Lou’s life so much happier and that makes us happy as well. She was a good friend. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all.
Jimmy, Teresa, Drake Hoover
Anne Larry Spencer says
Keith – So very sorry to hear about Norma and your loss and that we could not be there for you during these trying times.
She was such a very dear friend and we always enjoyed being with you – starting 50 years ago in Ft. Wayne
We will truly miss all the great times we had together
Lovingly
Anne & Larry
Dick Nusbaum McNally says
Keith & family,
Remembering the good times we all shared at Ball State “When the world was young,” I’m saddened by Norma’s death.
I’ll always keep a picture in my mind of you and Norma as a happy, always-smiling couple. I’ll bet all who met you in later life have that same picture.
My thoughts are with you.
-Dick (Nusbaum) McNally
Christa Thacker says
I was so very sorry to hear of Norma’s passing! My deapest sympathy to Keith and the rest of the family at this terrible time.
Ron and Sharon Smith says
Keith–We were very saddened to hear of Norma’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Norma was a very special and rare person.
Sincerely,
Sharon and Ron