Although I recall seeing Norris at church events , he became my friend through Facebook . I wish I had known him personally . It was heartbreaking when he announced to his Facebook friends that he was signing off. On September 27 he said "Farewell to you all." ..  Farewell my friend  

I know I first met Noris in September 1967 when I was registering late for classes at SFU. Norris was in charge of the History Department and I needed a history class. I was undecided which one to enroll  in. There was a new class in Chinese history that was fairly empty and he was trying to steer me into taking it. I said, “but I don’t know anything about Chinese History” to which I received a very dry Norris response, “that’s why you take the course.” Later when I joined the administrative staff at SFU, we became friends. When I applied to join the department of External Affairs as the foreign service was then called, Norris wrote me a letter of recommendation.  I’ve always thanked Norris as one of my assignments was a two year posting to Beijing. It was Norris who was responsible for stoking my interest in China. In the years I was away, Norris kept in touch with my elderly parents. We lost touch over time, but several years ago reconnected through Facebook. It was like no time had passed. If anything, his  intelligence and wit had sharpened with time. Rest In Peace, Norris. 

My Name is Tony Guzzi. I had the pleasure to cut Norris's hair for a few years.It was always a Pleasure to see Norris and discuss different subjects which where very interesting.I always looked forward to see Norris and it was a pleasure that we crossed paths.Love you Norris.My Condolences to the Family.

As many others have said, Norris was a very kind and thoughtful man. He took me into their home, when I was young and new and on my own, never a feeling of imposition (which I am sure it was). Very generous always. The conversations, both in person, and via phone and email, were insightful and thought-provoking. He never gave the easy quick answer when a thorough vetting of the subject was possible. Questions of faith,  discussions of history and literature: he did not give advice, he gave perspective. I will miss his book list recommendations (we shared a love of Nordic noire) and his humour (he unashamedly sent frequent blonde jokes and lutefisk ones. We came from a shared career path: both of us in compensation analysis before he received the calling. I, however diverged perhaps less honourably: I went into liquor distribution. :)  My very favourite Norris story: I had told him how our cat, Bogart, 😺could open locked doors, and how we had to add a second, deadbolt lock, that was set manually. We had videotaped the cat, so we found out why our downtown townhouse was unlocked and standing open, not by regular burglars but by a cat burglar. Anyway, Norris came to stay with us for a couple weeks and while stepping outside, the door swung closed behind him and automatically locked. He had left his key inside, had no phone to call me at work and not even money for a pay phone. But he remembered my story. So he called out Bogart! Bogart! And the cat came to the upstairs window. Open the door! he said (knowing the deadbolt was not set). The cat meowed once and pulled his head back in and came running downstairs to the front door. Sure enough, he opened it. Norris said he "dined out" on that story for years afterwards. I will miss him so. But the greatest gift he gave is still here: his beautiful daughter, Kristen, who embodies the best of Norris: kindness, compassion, caring.❤

I knew Norris ass a neighbour and friend living in Kiwanis Chateau.  He would join me and other friends in the afternoon for talk and tea, during the pandemic.  We found he was a man of wide interests and wit, also kindness and concern.  We will miss him in Kiwanis Chateau.

I met Norris, in 1997, when he and I were in our First Calls, and part of the Westman Ministerial [there were 5 of us in the ministerial].  Our monthly ministerial meetings, from 9am-3pm, were always filled with stimulating conversation, theological exploration, laughter, the sharing of our pastoral joys and sorrows, and sometimes there were tears.  We were a solid and safe, 'support group' for each other.  I will miss conversations with Norris about our vocation and about life.  Once retired, we would meet downtown on occasion [Winnipeg] for lunch out and a long visit.  Shalom dear friend! ~~  Rev. Donna J. Smalley

Pastor Norris was our interim Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church 2012-14 if I remember correctly.  My wife and I gave him a ride home most Sundays and always had a great and insightful discussion with him.   I’m sure that when he meets up with my wife in heaven that they will continue those discussions.   Rest In Peace Pastor.   And peace and love to your family.   Jim Mair❤

❤ Norris was a respected pastor in the Lutheran church and an enjoyable companion among fellow clergy. May Kris and Stuart and family be comforted by their memories and journeying with him during his illnesses in recent months. The just shall live by their faith. Thanks be to God. Pastor Ken Kuhn, Winnipeg. 

Norris was a valued member of the Swedish Cultural Association where we always enjoyed his quick wit and questioning views of life.  We will miss him at our Svensk lunches, Fikas and movie nights.  Rest In Peace Norris.  Our condolences to family. 

My memories of Norris  go back to Enilda when I visited as a teenager  to visit and help a little with the harvests. It was always a joy to catch up with all my cousins and families. Later I remember Erling and family coming down often  to stay with mom and dad and visit when Erling and Howard came down for the annual  bull sale in Edmonton.  Norris was always a kind - sharing and interesting man with a  good jokes and stories of the family to tell. I can remember when he stayed with us and visited us once in Calgary and being amazed when our daughter Sarah age 14 months could eat more than he did. I especially thanked him when he drove out and visited after our daughter Sarah’s death in 2000 he always left you feeling peaceful. I will miss his wit and laughter and appreciation of a good joke and the openness on acceptance  all people and religions. Rest In Peace my friend and cousin. Gary Nordin and Birgitte Nordin