Norma Chandler Obituary (2022) – Orem, UT

Norma Chandler, born Norma Margaret MacKinnon, entered this world on December 15, 1931 in Arlington, Massachusetts. Her father, Oliver MacKinnon, was a enterprise proprietor, mechanic, and actual property investor. Her mom, Barbara Birt MacKinnon, was a faculty trainer.
Norma was raised in Somerville, Massachusetts, spending lots of her summers “down east” on one among two household farms on Prince Edward Island. As a younger lady she had many pursuits, together with stitching, fixing issues, and particularly music. She would make her personal garments, assist her father with tasks, and taught herself the right way to play the piano by ear.
Norma excelled in school and sports activities, incomes a spot on the varsity basketball staff as an underclassman. As an upperclassman, she was one among two college students in her highschool employed by an area firm to restore circuit boards utilized by MIT.
As a younger grownup, Norma met some missionaries and shortly grew to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She went on to develop into a missionary herself within the New England States Mission, serving in quite a few areas, together with Windsor Locks, Connecticut and Nova Scotia.
After her mission, Norma was working as a ballroom dance teacher for Arthur Murray Dance Studio, the place she was paired with a good-looking new pupil, who was clearly smitten together with his lovely dance trainer. Bob Chandler received her coronary heart and the 2 had been married on October 29, 1960.
They quickly had two boys, after which a lady, residing on the highest ground of the house, the place she grew up. Needing more room for his or her rising household, they moved to Sturgess St. Medford, the place they’d one other boy and met pals who grew to become newly adopted relations.
As a mother, Norma was actively engaged in all her children’ actions, using her creativity and handiness to assist with faculty and different tasks. Her endurance and eager wit helped to lighten a tough day. Her enthusiasm for his or her success made her their biggest cheerleader.
Whereas elevating her household, Norma labored as a realtor and landlord, serving to to search out housing for members of her church congregation. She acted as a surrogate mom for younger households transferring to the world, providing an understanding ear and mild recommendation as they acclimated to their new lives. Lengthy after her children had been raised, Norma continued to be of service and help to pals and her ever increasing household.
She handed away on June 9, 2022, surrounded by household. She is survived by her husband, Robert Chandler, her 4 kids and spouses Scott (Cindy) Chandler, Brian (Susan) Chandler, Ellen (Michael) Pustizzi, and Douglas Chandler. She can be survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 nice grandchildren with 2 extra on the best way, and numerous different adopted relations.
Her phrases of encouragement and love will without end reside in our hearts, cheering us on.
A Stay Broadcast of Memorial companies could also be seen starting at 11:00 am on www.walkersanderson.com the place condolences and reminiscences can also be shared with the household.

Revealed by Walker Sanderson Funeral Dwelling & Crematory – Orem on Jun. 14, 2022.