Obituary: Norma Arlene Biede (Jager), 99, The Dalles

Norma Arlene Biede (Jager) was born November 21, 1924, in Emerson, Nebraska to Otto and Mary Schopke and was one of their five children. She was raised and attended schools near Emerson.

Norma worked on the family farm beginning at a young age. When she married Harry Biede on June 7, 1944, in Emerson they rented a small homestead and farmed in Emerson then moved out west to The Dalles, OR in 1957. In The Dalles, Norma worked for Cherry Growers, Mid-Columbia Medical Center in the lab, and The Dalles Health Department.

Norma was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church since 1957, which included choir and handbells. Some of her other interests included Cascade Singers, quilting, Pinochle parties, and participating in Red Hats. We can’t forget how she loved her yearly garage sales. Norma was also a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Norma is survived by her 3 children; Joanne Hoff, Terrebonne, OR., Ken Biede (Judy) The Dalles, OR., and Gwen Anderson of Delano, MN. Grandchildren; Erik (Dom), Kristin (Josh) Ron Webber and Carla Webber, great-grandchildren; Makayla, Tripp, Sydney, Ronnie (Felicia), Erin (Jordan), Carson (Emma), great-great grandchildren; Kailyn, Charlotte, Eleanor, and Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Harry of 61 years, sister Eleanor and grandson Jeff.

Graveside Service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights Rd. in The Dalles, OR Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11:00 am where Erin Smalley will be officiating.

The family would like to Thank Caretenders House of The Dalles for taking such care of Norma.

Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home are is in care of her arrangements.