NORMAN CHUEN
Posted: June 30th, 2021
1936 – 2021
NORMAN CHUEN, passed away unexpectedly in Medicine Hat, AB on June 25, 2021.
Norman was born February 10, 1936 in Bow Island, AB where he lived until he moved to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta. The youngest of eight children, Norman was the only one of his siblings to attend university, graduating from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1960.
From 1960-1963 Norman lived in Pincher Creek, AB where he worked for Cornyn Pharmacy. In 1963 he moved to Medicine Hat, AB where he worked as both a pharmacist and manager for Crestwood Pharmacy for 40 years before retiring in 2004. Norman, or as his customers knew him “Norm”, will be remembered for the service he provided and his willingness to give advice and assistance.
Throughout his life, Norman was an avid traveler and had a passion for learning about other cultures. During his lifetime he travelled to six of the seven continents and visited 45 countries. One of his most memorable trips was visiting his ancestral village in China and being able to walk on the Great Wall. Norman’s passion for travelling continued well into his retirement and was only halted by the recent pandemic. In addition to the friends he made while travelling Norman will also be missed by his many colleagues and friends in Medicine Hat.
Norman was predeceased by his parents Sun and Bow Sim Chuen; sisters, Irene, Helen, Mary and Hazel; brothers, Harry and George; and brothers-in-law John Fong and Lorne Fong.
He is survived and will be greatly missed by his sister Violet Fong and her family: Larry (Angela) and family, Gary (Denise) Fong and family, Donald (Deb) Fong and family, Randy Fong and family, Daryl Fong, Rodney Fong and Valerie Fong; and the family of his late sister Hazel Fong: Linda Fong (Binx) Selby and family, James (Linda) Fong and family, David (Anwen) and family, Shari (Dennis) Boisvert and family, Chris (Janelle) Fong and family.
Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, July 2, 2021 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, Medicine Hat, AB. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
wonderful person! !tremedous pharmacist! deep missed!
I pass my condolences and deepest sympathy on reading of the passing of my friend Norm. We were travelling companions since 1980 when we met on a coach tour to Disney World, Nashville and the Mayo Clinic. Norm was an organized traveller planning trips to the most minute detail.. Our ventures included many trips throughout the U.S. and my very first flight ever to Hawaii and a trip to the Orient. Norm made many trips to Edmonton to visit me and my family and was a very generous man. Norm and his my friendship will be treasured and he will be sadly missed. Regards Dennis
I am saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and travelling companion,Norm. We met on a coach tour to Disney World, Nashville and the Mayo Clinic. I experienced my first plane ride with Norm to Hawaii. Norm was my mentor for international travel, even teaching me a few words in Spanish. We had been on many adventures from the U.K. Western Europe that included Sweden, Norway and the Oktoberfest in Munich, We later travelled to Hong Kong, Bangkok (where he met my girlfriend, now wife Karen) and Singapore. Norm also ventured to Edmonton on occasion for Thanksgiving weekend. Norm was a very organized thoughtful and generous man. My memories of our friendship and travels will forever be remembered. I will truly miss Norm