June 21, 1956 - November 16, 2023
Norma R. Houston, 67, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on November 16, 2023, at her home in Broomfield, Colorado. Norma was born June 21, 1956, lived in Woodbine, IA, the daughter of Johnny and Rita (Arkfeld) Kelley.
Norma graduated from Woodbine High School, Class of 1974. Following graduation Norma married her high school sweetheart Martin J. Houston of Dunlap, IA on February 8th, 1975, and they welcomed their first child, a baby girl Heather Marie on June 17, 1975. Norma attended Nursing school in Iowa and graduated with her License Practical Nurse degree in 1981. Norma and Martin moved to Colorado and settled in their permanent home in Broomfield, CO in 1982.
Norma, Martin and their daughter Heather lived in their Broomfield home together until January 18, 1988, when they were blessed with their second child Christina Lynn. On November 28, 1990, they blessed for the 3rd and final time with the addition of their son Sean Martin. Norma and Martin celebrated 48 years of marriage in February 2023.
Norma is predeceased by her parents Johnny and Rita Kelley and her sister Joyce Kelley.
Norma is survived by her loving husband Martin J. Houston and her 3 beautiful children and their families:
Heather Butterfield and her husband Brent Butterfield and their 2 children Collin and Caleb
Christina Cooper and her husband Bradley Cooper and their 4 children Ethan, Gemma, Shelby, and Bentley.
Sean Houston and his son Carter.
In addition to Normas immediate family she is also survived by her siblings and their families:
Sister-Nancy (Kelley) Hupp Normas twin sister, her husband Steve and their children.
Sister-Susan (Kelley) Sturgill, her husband Dana and their children.
Sister-Cindy (Kelley) Stessman and her daughters.
Brother-Marvin Kelley, his wife Patty and their children.
Brother-Paul Kelley, his wife Tracy and their son.
Sister-Sheila (Kelley) Bonner, her husband Bill and their children.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday November 25, 2023, from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Broomfield Fraternal Order of Eagles, 7650 W. 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020.
Norma has chosen to be cremated and there will not be a gravesite or church service held.
Those who wish to remember Norma in a special way may send gifts to Martin Houston 1025 W. 8th Ave Dr. Broomfield, CO 80020.
The family would like to thank you all for being so supportive and loving through this tough time.
