Norma Rae Vinson

Norma Rae Vinson was the daughter of John and Mabel Solem. She was born on Dec. 8, 1932, and passed on July 31, 2023, in Libby, Montana, where she lived her entire life.

Norma graduated from Libby High School in 1950. She married Verle Vinson on June 1, 1952.

Norma and Verle were blessed with two children; daughter Karen and son Rob.

She worked at J. Neils Lumber Company, Moore Oil, Kootenai Art Gallery, and she volunteered at the Libby Thrift Store.

Norma enjoyed many things, such as being a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, making lefse and participating in the Nordicfest with the Sons of Norway.

She was a lifelong member of the Christ Lutheran Church where she was baptized, married and will have her memorial service.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Verle of 54 years; brother John Solem; sister Marie and Alvin Nicholls; and nephews Scott Solem and Michael Nelson.

Norman is survived by her daughter Karen Armstrong; son Robert Vinson; sister Marlene Nelson; sister in-laws, Mary Ellen Solem, Marilyn Kair and Sheryl Vinson; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Norma resided in Libby Care Center for the last two years under the compassionate care of their amazing staff. The family thanks them for caring for her when we could no longer do so.

A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.

Funeral services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, Libby, Montana at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church of Libby.

Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral in Libby.

Memories and condolences may be shared online by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.