NORMAN FIJAL

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

• I am part of Norm's Family, his fourth grandson, Carson. I knew my grandfather, and went out to our cabin with him every year for 12 years. He was among the biggest influences on my life, and watching his two-and-a-half year battle with brain and mouth cancer ate me up inside, but I fooled myself into thinking it would all turn out okay. the news of his passing was broken to me the day before he passed, and because of it, I was a broken boy. Even then, I tried to trick myself into thinking he would STILL be okay, inside, I knew he was going, but I wasn't comfortable with it, because I loved my grandfather, and didn't want to see him go. We had a turkey dinner with him in early September of 2013, at his request, and that was the last time a lot of us, (myself included) saw him. Now, We plan to have a turkey dinner every year from now on, to honour our memory of him, and to this day, I try to be happy that I knew such a wonderful man, and was a part of his family, but deep down, I am broken, because I miss him, and hated to see how much his condition had broken down. Rest In Peace Grandpa, I love you. With Love, Your Grandson, Carson. - Posted by: Carson Fijal (Grandson) on: Jul 21, 2014

• I worked for Norm from 1972 - 1976 and we had a great time and he was the best supervisor ever. When I told him I was taking an extra long weekend to visit a friend that moved to Vancouver, he said "just don't stay there". Of course, that Friday he received a call from Pacific Western saying I was looking for a job and would he give a good recommendation. He said "no I would never hire her - just kidding". I left 2 weeks later and have been married to my husband for 36 years so I made the right decision but I never had a better boss. He absolutely adored his family and spoke about them all the time. I am sorry such a wonderful, kind and loving individual had to suffer with cancer. My prayers are with the family. - Posted by: Marianne Troup (Palmer) (Co-worker at Air Canada) on: Sep 27, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Sorry for your loss Wade and Kyle, along with your families. - Posted by: karen Milne (Bowling friend) on: Sep 24, 2013

• My deepest Sympathies to Fij's family. He was my best Supervisor ever at Air Canada and all of us had a blast working for him. We always knew when he was in his cubicle because the smoke was rising. I am sorry I lost touch with him as he was a friend to all. Memories will always be with us though. RIP - Posted by: Terry Leah (Co-worker) on: Sep 22, 2013

• Norm will be missed. He was a very nice man to talk with and spend time with. - Posted by: Dale and Nikki Johnston (jackies sister) on: Sep 21, 2013