Norma Karen (Gravley) Homann, of

Everett, WA passed on June 2, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born July 1, 1949 to Andrew and Ruth Gravley in Arlington, WA. She was a graduate of Arlington High School in 1967 and went to work for GTE, retiring from Verizon after 36 years.

Norma enjoyed traveling and loved Yosemite, her favorite park, as well as her time at Blue Lake sitting on the deck overlooking the lake. She also enjoyed snow skiing, quilting and sewing. She sewed much of her own clothes as well as for her children as they grew up. She was very active at Faith Lutheran Church in Everett and involved in many committees.

Norma is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Dana and son, Scott; two brothers Lewis and Dean Gravley; and her nephew, Drew Gravley.

A visitation will be held on Tues., June 7, from 2-8pm at Beck’s Funeral Home, 405 Fifth Avenue S, Edmonds; 425-771-1234. A Graveside service will be held at on Wed., June 8 at 11am at Arlington Cemetery, 20310 – 67th Ave. NE in Arlington, WA; with a Memorial service following at 2pm at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road in Everett.

In lieu of flowers, please give donations to the General Fund of Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett, WA 98203 or Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett, WA 98203.

Please share memories with the family at www.becksfuneralhome.com.