Birth date: Feb 27, 1944 Death date: Feb 2, 2015
Norma G. Hunter (nee Gerkens) passed away suddenly on February 2, 2015. Born in Camden, NJ to Frank E. and Jennie Gerkens, Norma was 70 years old. She was a resident of Riverton, NJ and Long Beach Island, NJ. Norma was a graduate Read Obituary
Pat and I are deeply saddened to hear of Norma's passing. We always looked forward to seeing Bockett and Norma together boating, fishing, biking, flying kites and all the fun things long beach island has to offer. She always inspected my boat to make sure all safety requirements were met to ensure safety on the water. She will always be remembered as a wonderful person and a true friend of our family. May she rest in peace.
Peter Tortoreto
Aunt Norma will be greatly missed. From the Easter egg hunts she'd host in my childhood to the delicious pies I would look forward to each holiday season, she always brought a smile to everyone around her and her joy for life was always evident.
I am grateful to have known Norma. She was so knowledgeable and encouraging in the auxiliary. Her inspiration will live on. She will be greatly missed.
I just learned today about Norma's passing, and I am so sad to hear that she is gone. She will be remembered. To my friend Bockett, your families, and your friends, I personally share your grief, and I offer my deepest condolences.
I was privileged to know her and to instruct her as student, a private pilot, and later as a instrument pilot. Norma taught me the Boating Safety course and the endorsement on my license will remind me always of her knowledge and devotion to the Coast Guard auxiliary.
Her personal, academic, and professional accomplishments speak to her determination, enthusiasm and her intellect. Those who know Norma know she had a great personality-she laughed easily and had a wonderful positive outlook. She had true grit. She took life's adventures "by the horns", and inspired everyone she met to live life fully.
I am so very glad I got to know her, and will always remember her kindness.
Charles Braddy
Norma was a woman who was very compassionate about life and her affiliation with the USCG Auxiliary. Although, I only had a brief time to get to know her, her devotion to duty inspired me. And she taught me knots. I had the privilege to sit with her and her devoted husband, Bockett at the last COW brunch we just had wonderful conversation about life in general and our shared interests.--Larry Ogintz
Norma and I were friends for more than 40 years. We were graduate school roommates who shared interests in mathematics and the arts. We stretched our meager stipends to include symphony series and the occasional play, and left time at the end of each day for a good meal and good conversation. Norma loved to organize field trips to local attractions in the Syracuse area whenever the weather allowed. More recently, our “field trips” became “New York City days” which always included visits to museums. I visited the shore many times over the years, often bringing several family members with me and always feeling like part of her family. My sisters and I consider Norma to be another sister. I will miss my friend Norma. --Jenny Baglivo
So sorry to hear of the passing of Norma. Norma will be greatly missed.
Bob & June Layton
Unfortunately I am in Japan and will not be able to attend Norma's celebration of life. Norma was a very talented and productive member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. I had the pleasure of working with her on several occasions including one class we co-taught. But I will always remember her as first and foremost a beautiful caring person. As my wife was developing Alzheimer's she could no longer speak very coherently. Almost everyone would just ignore her which was very frustrating. However, Norma would come over and talk to her and to LISTEN. She was one of very few who was willing to just listen and provide support. Norma's talents and caring will be much missed. We miss you Norma.
Dan Charter
