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George 'Norm' Champion
GEORGE "NORM" CHAMPION
Cedar Rapids
George "Norm" Champion, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. At his request, all arrangements are private.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; son, Andrew (Kimmi) Champion of Clementon, N.J.; daughter, Kelly (Rick) Beebe of Runnemede, N.J.; grandchildren, Marissa, Ryan, Andrew and Amelia; brother, Jack (Diane) Champion of Mullica Hill, N.J.; sister, Ruth (Patricia Tucci) Champion of Chincoteague, Va.; and cats, Arnold, Mattie, Okie and Gracie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Dare and Rovilla (Newman) Champion.
Memorials may be directed to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
Please share your support and condolences with Norm's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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