Norman Andrene Oberg age 81 of Havillah died on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his home. He was born on June 8, 1930 in Tonasket to parents Bill and Minerva (Stever) Oberg. Norman grew up in the Havillah area and attended the Bonaparte school thru the eighth grade, and then attended and graduated from Tonasket High School.

Growing up on the family ranch, Norman worked with his family until entering the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Following an honorable discharge, he moved back to the ranch. On June 24, 1956, he married Joyce Thygesen in Seattle. Soon after his marriage he began a partnership in ranching with his brother Marvin, called Oberg Brothers Ranch. Today this ranch is operated by Mark and Tina Timmerman. Norman was a member and active with Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Washington Cattleman's Association. He enjoyed forestry, and was a good steward of the land.

SURVIVING RELATIVES

Wife: Joyce at Home

2 Daughters: Tina and husband Mark Timmerman of Havillah and June and husband Tom Kershner of Havillah

2 Sisters: Verna and husband Earl Horngren of Kirkland and Marvel Smith of Ione

6 Grandchildren: April and husband Keith Whitworth, Tim Kershner, Ben Kershner, Brian Timmerman, Sean Timmerman and Michelle Timmerman

2 Great Grandchildren: Colton and Charlee Whitworth

Norman was also very close to his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Willie Weaver, Elmer Oberg and Marvin Oberg and his nephew; "Little Bill" Weaver.

SERVICES

Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 1:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Havillah with Pastor Dan Kunkle, officiating. Interment will follow at the Havillah Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Hour Ministry or to Okanogan County Hospice.