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Dianne Arline Winningham Norris MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 11, 2015 @ 2:00 am Updated Aug 11, 2015 at 9:42 AM Posted Aug. 11, 2015 @ 2:00 am Updated Aug 11, 2015 at 9:42 AM » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Dianne Arline Winningham Norris Dianne Arline Winningham Norris went to be with her Savior Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 8:37 p.m. She fought a tough battle against cancer and threw punches to the end. The battle started with the diagnosis of breast cancer August of 2009 and was diagnosed as metastasized in her spine January of 2014. She is survived by her husband, John Coleman Norris; daughters and their husbands, Erin and Alan Noble and Tara and Ivan McCracken; five adored grandchildren, James, David, Adah, Brin, and Laine; and brothers, John and Jerry Winningham and families. She was preceded in death by her parents, David B. and Evelyn Winningham; son, John Christopher Norris; and numerous beloved family and friends. She had much to live for on Earth, but also looked forward to the welcoming of a great cloud of witnesses in Heaven. Dianne was born in Ashland, Ore. April 24, 1945. She was the third child and only daughter of Dave and Evelyn Winningham. Her early years were spent in the family’s mountain cabin, while her father logged in the Applegate, until he built their family home at McKee Bridge. A spunky fighter from the start, though she couldn’t see herself as a standout, was ready to take on whatever world she found in front of her. She sneaked rides on the family horse, read the Bible with her grandma “Goggy,” pushed the envelope in cutoff jeans and her bikini, and had her fists ready whenever her older brothers threw her in the driveway boxing ring with their friends. She was an invaluable support to her family, helping to keep the books and feed her dad and brothers who would spend long days logging. After graduating from Medford High School, Dianne went on to complete two years of college at state schools, and then married John Norris June 19, 1965. Her time in organizations such as the BLM, Junior Service League, and Bible Study Fellowship helped solidify her place in the community, aptitude for business, and her walk with Jesus. Dianne was the secretary and heart of Norris Shoes as she and John built on the foundation his parents had laid. John and Dianne formed a great working partnership, with Jesus at their lead. Dianne’s responsibilities were vast and varied as daughter, wife, businesswoman, and mother, but she balanced it all with grace and determination. Her family was always her highest priority. Her three children were her pride and joy, and what she viewed as her most prized accomplishment. Upon the death of her son, John Christopher, in August of 1989, she accepted the ministry of being a support to other families who lost children. It was one of the ways that the loss of John would be turned for good. Dianne had a fervent love for life and fun. None of her children or grandchildren doubted that she was their biggest fan. She enjoyed being with her family, whether traveling the world, hanging out on the dock of the family cabin, or playing cards. She was quick to laugh, easy to love, and lit up the room. One of her favorite summations of herself came from longtime friend Duane Culbertson, “She looks like San Francisco and acts like McKee Bridge.” A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at Siskiyou Memorial Park, 2100 Siskiyou Blvd, Medford, Ore. The memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. that afternoon at Table Rock Fellowship, 3610 N Pacific Hwy, Medford. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel. Donations may be made of your life to Jesus because you matter too much for her not to see you again. 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