Simon Rand Norton

Simon Rand Norton, beloved son, brother and friend  passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025, in Sydney, Australia.

Simon was born in Salt Lake City on January 2, 1988 to Rand C Norton and Roslyn Thomas. Simon had a happy and carefree childhood. He loved to play sports and hang out with his friends.He made life long friends during this time of his life. Probably none closer than his dear friend Richard Mackey

Simon attended Skyline High School in Salt Lake City and graduated from San Francisco State University in May, 2012 with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice. Simon later completed a Diploma of Counseling in Sydney, Australia.

Simon had many interests including traveling the world and discussing world politics while giving his informed opinions and observations on US politics, democracy and freedom of speech.

He was a passionate champion of the underdog and thrived in any community of diverse races, religions or ethnicities. He loved to learn and had an open mind and a generous spirit.

Simon traveled extensively in Europe and Asia. He eventually settled in Victoria and New South Wales, Australia in 2012 . He had dual citizenship and was always grateful for his American father and Australian mother.

Simon is survived by his parents (Rand and Cathy Norton)  and (Roslyn and Victor Herrera) and his two younger brothers Ben and Heath. From the moment his brothers were born Simon felt and fostered a strong brotherly bond and a welcomed responsibility for their well being. He loved his family and was committed to staying close to his parents and brothers. They could rely on his constant contact, love, support, and humor even though he lived so far away.

The Herrera and Costa clans shared treasured vacations and holidays from the west to the east coasts. His cousins looked up to Simon for his supportive, gregarious and caring nature. Simon is also survived by a loving extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and his grandmothers, Donna Norton and Beverly Costa.

Even in death his grandfathers, Harold Thomas, Earl Norton and Jim Costa and Australian grandmother, Helen Thomas,  were close to his heart. He is also preceded in death by his Uncle Dave, his Aunt Jody and his cousin Derek.

Simon had many friends on two continents and never forgot a single one of them. He was always available to be a loyal friend and an uncompromising advocate for anyone who needed one under any circumstances.

A memorial service will be held at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.

Simon we will miss seeing the world through your eyes.

We love you and will never forget you and your wonderful spirit and zest for life.