Her funeral service was held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Church of Christ in Bridgeport, with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. A graveside service followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www. bridgeportmemorialchapel.com.

Norma was born on May 16, 1939, to Marshall and Lillian (Frick) Frickey. After graduation, she married Bob Hecht and they made their home north of Broadwater on the family farm and ranch. To make ends meet after having 3 children, she took on a job in Bridgeport as a telephone

operator, where she befriended every co-worker. She worked there until the office closed because of automation.

She then devoted her time to being a good wife and mother.

She very much enjoyed cooking for the family, trying old recipes and new from cookbooks. She always made people happy with her desserts. Krautburgers were an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Norma was always there to help on the farm, whether chasing cows or giving someone a ride to the field. She will be greatly missed by family and her wonderful friends.

Survivors include her son Michael (Caren) Hecht; daughter Debra Hecker; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Audrey (Joe) Viola, Margaret (Rick) Newkirk; sisters-in-law Judy, Sharon and Sandy; brothers- in-law Nat Lopez and Ray Cranmore, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, son Tom, infant sister Linda; grandparents, Jake Sr. and Marie; parents, Marshall and Lillian (Frick) Frickey; brothers Vergil, Roy and Dale; sisters Betty Lopez and Kathy Cranmore; nephew Devin and niece Regina.