Norman Ruben Ottoman

Norman Ruben Ottoman, 90, of Sherwood, OR went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Norm was born August 28, 1933 in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Frank and Blanche Ottoman. He joined two sisters, Blanche (12) and Vera (10). Both of his parents died from injuries that occurred after a tragic car accident on February 17, 1937. After losing both parents Norm and his sisters were able to stay together with the help of family and friends in Klamath Falls and Malin. Norm graduated from Malin High School in 1951. He was very active in high school participating in football, basketball, baseball, track and FFA. In the Fall of 1951 Norm enrolled at Oregon State College and graduated in the Spring of 1955 with a BS degree in Agricultural Education. During his junior and senior years at OSC he met Patricia Nicholson. Unbeknownst to them at that time, this was the beginning of a long term love relationship that lasted 68 years. They married in Klamath Falls on November 5, 1955. Norm was drafted into the Army in June of 1956. He was shipped out to Bamberg, Germany in March of 1957 where he and Pat spent the next 16 months. Norm worked in the headquarters of the Third Battalion, 85th Infantry Regiment, 10th Division as an administrative and supply clerk. In June 1958 they returned to the USA where Norm held several different jobs before settling down on a career in the lumber business in Tigard, OR. They also started their family having three daughters arriving between 1959-1965. Norm’s interests, when not working, were woodworking, gardening, fishing, traveling for business and pleasure with his wife, and spending time with his family. Norm and Pat also faithfully attended the Beaverton Foursquare Church for many years until they were unable to drive themselves. Norm was preceded in death by his parents; sister Blanche (John) Carson; sister Vera (Chet) Knudtson. Norm is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Lou Ann (Phil) Nance of Redmond, OR, daughter Gwen (Matt) Werger of Newberg, OR, daughter Jill (Kelly) Johnson of Sherwood, OR, grandchildren, Malea (Joe) Petrik, Lucas (Veronica) Johnson, Jacob Werger, Natalie Werger, Estuardo Werger and great grandson, Graham Petrik. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:30 at The Springs, Sherwood, OR. In honor of Norman R. Ottoman’s life, donations may be given to: Doctors Without Borders (doctorswithoutborders.org/savelives) Cancer Care (donate@cancercare.org.)

Norman Ruben Ottoman

August 28, 1933 - February 15, 2024