THROCKMORTON, Norma "Jean" age 87, formerly of Huber Heights, passed away 
Monday, Sept. 1, 2014. Jean continued her active lifestyle to the end, suffering heart 
failure while boating and floating with family at Lake Cumberland, KY. Jean was 
preceded in death by parents, H. Ressler and Nellie Brown, and oldest son, David. 
She is survived by husband of 67 years, Donald; daughters, Karen Dean and Diane 
(Jim) Graham; sons, Neil and Paul; grandchildren, Jeff, Joel, and Laura; brother, Richard 
(Naomi) Brown; sister, Karla (Rod) Faulkner; numerous nieces, nephews, and good 
friends. Jean graduated from West Carrollton H.S., then studied and taught piano at the 
Proctor School of Music in Dayton, before starting a family of five precious children with 
Don from 1951 to 1963 in Miami Township. The entire family was very involved in 
operating Throckmorton Bros. hardware stores and garden centers at many locations 
in the Dayton area. Jean was a devoted Christian and an active member of Grace 
Community Church in Huber Heights. She kicked up her heels as a member of the 
Double H Square Dancing Club. Jean also had many friends at Orange Grove RV Park 
from wintering in Texas. She and Don recently moved to Otterbein Retirement Community. 
Jean loved music and her family, was very outgoing, and made friends wherever she went. 
Visitation will be 12 noon to 2 pm on Saturday, Sept. 6, followed by a memorial service at 
2 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (North Chapel), 4104 Needmore Rd. In lieu of flowers, 
donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association
To share memories or send a special message to the family, please visit www.newcomerdayton.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on Sept. 5, 2014 

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