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Norma Evangeline Gould God blesses us with some unique people who so wonderfully reflect love, joy, and acceptance to everyone they meet. Norma Evangeline Gould was one of these. Anyone who met Norma knew she loved life, people, laughter and the Lord with all her heart. Norma lived a faithful and fruitful 92 years and leaves a legacy with family and friends. Norma Evangeline Mickan was born on March 25th, 1921, one of 7 children in Copperas Cove, Texas to Alfred and Martha Mickan. The family operated a cotton gin in which Norma and her siblings picked cotton, ran the farm, and let boarding rooms for the soldiers from Ft. Hood. Norma was the last in the group to get married and on January 2, 1971 married SMSgt. Ernest W. Gould, a widower with four children. Only months after their marriage, Norma, Ernie and the children embarked on an overseas assignment which lasted 6 years in Taipei, Taiwan. After the tour was over, Norma, Ernie and the children resettled in San Antonio, Texas. Norma embarked on a very successful Shaklee business for over 20 years. Norma and Ernie traveled to many places over the years and loved Europe and Central America. A longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Norma loved the Lord, His Word and the blessings that flowed through her lifetime. Norma loved being with her family and cherished "ALL" her nieces and nephews of which there are many. Norma never forgot to send a birthday, anniversary, sympathy or get well card. Everyone would know the card was from Norma or Aunt Norma just based on the decorations of the occasion on each envelope. Norma is survived by her husband Ernest "Ernie" Gould, her children and family Nanette, Steve, Tom , Sue, Tim and Susan who she loved dearly, her sister Edna Tienert of Copperas Cove, Texas, her brother Eldor and wife MaryMickan of Kingsland, Texas, Sister-in-law Mildred Mickan, and brother-in-law Ed Rhode. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews of which she loved most dearly and a host of friends and fellow Christians. She was proceeded in death by her Sister Margaret and husband August Schkade of Albany, Texas, Marvin and wife Margaret Mickan of Copperas Cove, Texas, Ben Mickan of Copperas Cove, Texas and Lorette Rhode of Copperas Cove, Texas. Norma was at peace in the last moments of her life knowing that she would be in the grace and comfort of the Lord Jesus Christ and surrounded by those friends and family already in the Kingdom of Heaven. The family invites everyone to attend the visitation to be held from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Rd. San Antonio, Texas. Church Service celebrating Norma's life will be held from 10-11 a.m., Monday, May 13. 2013at Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78258. Following the celebration there will be a small reception at the church. "Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9:s2

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Norma Evangeline Gould

March 25, 1921 - May 9, 2013