Jack Edward Norton

August 5, 1946 - October 26, 2013 JACK EDWARD NORTON Jack was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 5, 1946, to Cecil and Betty (Richards) Norton and passed away October 26, 2013. He lost his battle with cancer at age 67. Jack was a 1964 graduate of Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Tulsa. Jack’s family and many devoted friends will miss his sardonic sense of humor and his beautiful heart. He was the “go to guy” when it came to politics, religion and world events. You never knew what his unpredictable point of view would be. Jack and Jo Lynn Chick were co-owners of Tulsa’s New City Café in the Whittier district. Not only was the food simply great but it became a gathering place for an eclectic crowd. He will be remembered by those from the Nine of Cups, Boston Avenue Market, Nicole’s at Utica Square and Café Ole. He will be missed at many local “watering holes” where he enjoyed talking to people. He was also known in the local art scene and enjoyed working on his own artistic endeavors. Many thanks go to those friends and caregivers who lovingly gave of themselves during this transition. He was preceded in death by life partner and love of his life Jo Lynn Chick, brother-in-law Tom Taylor and parents Cecil and Betty Norton. Jack is survived by Sydney Tucker, daughter of Jo Lynn Chick, Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister Cathy (Norton) Taylor, Tulsa, Oklahoma; niece Robin (Williams) Hicks and husband Chuck Hicks and son Benjamin Hicks, Tulsa, Oklahoma; niece Corey Wren Williams and husband Greg (Skee) Raskin and daughters Lily and Sophie Raskin, Tulsa, Oklahoma; nephew David Taylor and wife Rosa Taylor and daughters, Mesquite, Texas; niece Jamie (Taylor) Hudson and husband Andrew Hudson and children, Lumberton, Texas; cousin Anita Cox Miller and husband Lowell Miller, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; cousin Letha Lee Cox Dolowitz, San Francisco, California; cousin Sharon Cox Vanderlan and husband Don Vanderlan, San Juan Capistrano, California. Friends and family are invited to a gathering to share memories of Jack on Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 4PM. You may call 918-510-2284 for further information. Memorial donations may be made to TGAS (Tulsa Girls Art School) and TAC (Tulsa Artists Coalition) or the charity of your choice. Share memories online at www.SerenityTulsa.com Services Memorial Service: November 16, 2013 at 4:00 call 918-510-2284 for information. Facts Born: August 5, 1946 Place of Birth: Tulsa, OK Death: October 26, 2013 Place of Death: Tulsa, OK Occupation: Artist

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Jack Edward Norton

October 31, 2013