MR. NORMAN JAMES BALOGH FRIEDRICK, beloved husband of Deb Bosch-Friedrick, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the age of 67 years.
Norm was a devoted and very proud father to Ashley Fredrick (Jason) of Oliver, BC, Lauren (Chip), Kristi, and Ryan (Jill) all of Calgary, AB. Also left to grieve are his beloved grandchildren Aianna and Chayton. Norm was the ninth child of 13 and leaves to mourn his passing 7 brothers, 4 sisters and their families.
Norm was born and raised in Lethbridge. He completed high school at Winston Churchill and went on to the Lethbridge College for business. Norm worked in accounts receivable and payable until his retirement in 2013 and was also a valued employee for Elections Canada.
Norm played competitive hockey and baseball growing up and was an avid skier. He loved to hunt and fish taking his children on many adventures. Norm played slowpitch for many years in both men's and mixed leagues and was a passionate volunteer for the Lethbridge Mixed Slowpitch Association.
Norm was a kind, thoughtful and honourable man who loved his family and took no greater joy than attending and supporting his children at all their dance recitals, sporting events and special occasions.
Norm was predeceased by his father, James St. Dennis, his mother, Rosalia Balogh, and his brother, Lloyd Fredrick.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta - 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 4K1
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