Norma Teresa Munro

Norma Teresa Munro was born on Nov. 14, 1926, and passed on Dec. 9, 2021, at the age of 95.

She was one of 12 brothers and sisters raised on a farm in Fairfield, Montana, and graduated from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing in 1948. After nursing school, Norma moved to Libby where she met and married Raymond P. Munro. They had four children, Raymond Craig Munro (Debbie), Kerry Beasley (Jim), Patty McGill (Curt), and Mike Munro (Dori). Norma remained young at heart, often inspiring her six grandchildren: Kerry Ann, Michelle, Matthew, Jessica, Melanie, and Molly and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Good-natured, compassionate, unique, intelligent, and spirited, Norma’s life revolved around her faith, family, and friends. She spent her life serving others in her community, in her family, and in her career as a nurse. Norma worked hard to support her family, but she also lived a life worth living as a fisher-woman, a hunter, a huckleberry picker, and a card player. With an open heart full of unconditional love, no one felt like a stranger around Norma and she often greeted others with a hug — even if you had started to extend your hand for a shake.

Norma’s life journey was grounded and directed by her faith, she allowed God’s light to shine through her and she claimed His strength to hold her up. Norma believed: “His love lasts a lifetime,” and Norma’s love will surely continue in each of our lives.

You are invited to a celebration of life at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libby, with a reception to follow. A visitation for Norma will be 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at Schnackenberg Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 p.m. To honor Norma’s life, we ask you to think about reaching out daily with compassion to others, even with just a simple hug. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.