Norman Bjelland was born in Fosston, Minn., on July 19, 1921, and died in Burien on October 30, 2005.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life. He served as President of the Highline Sportsman’s Club for 10 years and was a founding member and club historian for the Western Washington Walleye Club. He was active in Boeing Rod & Reel and Trout Unlimited. He served in the U.S. Army at Adak, Alaska. Norm worked at Boeing for 40 years, 20 years of which he was in management.

Norm is survived by his wife of 20 years, Alice L. Hill Bjelland; stepdaughter Debbie Hill; sons Carl, Chris and Craig; daughter Carol Walag; his first wife, Winifred E. Bjelland; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; sisters Adeline Butzer, Dorothy Lee and Carol Brown; 12 nieces and nephews; and countless cherished friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Trine Bjelland, a daughter, Karen, and a son, David.

Services were held November 3, 2005, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Burien. Memorial donations may be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Please sign the online guest memorial book at www.bonneywatson.com.