Norman Glen Schuring was born Apr. 1, 1939, in Pella. He was the second of four children born to Cornie and Wilhelmina (Vanden Berg) Schuring.
Norm was educated in the Pella Christian School system, graduating from Pella Christian High School with the Class of 1957.
Feb. 25, 1960, he was united in marriage with Betty Ann Van Rees, daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Kingma) Van Rees, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. To this union four children were born: Steven Todd, Sandra Lynn, Susan Kay, and Sheryl Renee.
Norm and Betty were best friends and business partners and spent most of their time together, working or antiquing. Together they operated Norm’s Painting until December 2004. They were known as quality painters, meticulous in their craft and proud of the work they provided for families and contractors in Sully, Pella, and surrounding communities.
Norm had many interests, including hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting in the spring, coin collecting, antiques including DX gas station memorabilia, and listening to southern gospel music. Norm was remembered by his family for reading the newspaper daily, a routine he carried until the last week of his life. Norm was a kind and gentle soul. He cared for the needs of his family in many ways, fondly remembered by his children.
As a child, Norm was baptized at Second Christian Reformed Church in Pella and later made profession of his faith at Sully Christian Reformed Church where he remained an active member for almost 70 years. He taught Sunday school and catechism classes to the youth and served as an elder and deacon. He also served on the Sully Christian School Board. Norm and Betty moved to Pella in 2019 and later became residents at Independence Village in Pella. Norm transitioned to Hospice of Pella and left this world and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife Betty and their four children Steve (Linda) Schuring, Sandy (Karl) Maasdam, Susan (John) Brouwer, and Sheri Haveman; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Norm is also survived by his sister Betty (Marty) Vander Molen and sister-in-law Jenice Van Rees.
Norm was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Norman Gareth who died in infancy, his sister and brother-in-law Jane and Kenneth Steenhoek, his parents-in-law Clarence and Elizabeth Van Rees, and his brother-in-law Leonard Van Rees.
Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 28, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Memorial contributions may be designated for Pella Christian Schools or Sully Christian School.
