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On the morning of Aug. 19, 2021, Norma Jean Dudgeon Eklund of Frewsburg passed into the arms of her Savior at the age of 74 at UPMC hospital.
Norma is preceded in death by her mother, Sally Nash, and her father Paul Dudgeon, and stepfather, Lindy Nash.
Norma was born May 4t, 1947, and attended Frewsburg Central School with the class of 1965. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jerry Eklund, and her four children: Richard Eklund (Suzan Blanchard), Dennis Eklund, Scott Eklund (Michelle) of Frewsburg, Brett Eklund (Nicole) of Arizona; her five grandchildren: Hannah Rowan (Caleb), Michaela Eklund, Samantha Eklund, Jared Eklund, and Enzo Eklund; her brother, Bruce (Julie) Dudgeon of Bemus Point; and her sister, Sandra (late husband, Walter) Donovan of Florida.
Norma and her husband, Jerry were high school sweethearts and were married in July of 1964. While raising her four beloved boys, they made time to build C&R Construction where Norma was office manager, secretary, and treasurer. She was a member of Siloam Fellow-ship, Frewsburg Lion’s Club, and was a long-time organizer of the Salvation Army Red Kettle.
Norma Eklund was a strong, caring, and persuasive woman, as evidence for her being the only woman holding together a household of five opinionated and hard- headed men. Her positivity and love will ripple beyond borders and generations for years as her family and friends continue to spread her light.
Norma lived her life with Jesus in her heart and continued to spread the good news that He is our Savior. When we walk with God, it may not make things easy, but it makes them possible. Norma knew she could do all things through Christ who gave her strength.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26
Anyone who knew Nor-ma was blessed abundantly.
The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m., Sun-day, (Aug. 22, 2021) at Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg.
A celebration of Norma’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, (Aug. 23, 2021) at Zion Lutheran Church, Frewsburg.
Memorial Donation may be made to The Salvation Army (P.O. Box 368 Jamestown, NY 14702), The Relief Zone (P.O. Box 334 Frewsburg, NY 14738), or Samaritan’s Purse (P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607).
Condolences may be sent to Norma’s family at petersonfh.net.
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