Norman H. Workman

Norman H. Workman

06/28/1921 – 08/12/2009 

Norman passed away peacefully on August 12^th, 2009 in the home of his son surround by loved ones.  He was the fourth of seven children born to Rachel Young and Clifford Workman in Preston, Idaho. He was raised in Park City and graduated from Park City High School in 1941.  He was the captain of the football team and also played on the basketball team.

Norman joined the Army Air Corp during WWII in 1943 and was a waist gunner on a B-17 flying missions over Germany.  After the war he returned to Park City, UT to continue as a miner.  He married Velera Trujillo on December 24, 1946.  They moved to California in 1950 but returned to Utah in 2003 to be closer to their children. 

In his younger years, Norm loved to sing and dance and especially loved big band music.  He also took pleasure in fly fishing and traveling with his wife around the world.  He lived his life for Val and never left her side.  He often said his wife made a man out of him.

He is survived by his son Norman D. Workman; daughter Vorda (Jim) Kenyon; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four sisters.

He is met in heaven by his sweetheart Val; daughter Beva Jean; great-granddaughter Kylee Alexis Kenyon; and two brothers.

Friends may call upon the family on Sunday, August 16^th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.  A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 17^th at 2:00 PM at the Steeple Chase Chapel, 180 East 1750 North, Orem, where viewing will begin at 1:00 PM.  Interment to follow at Orem City Cemetery.