Norman Ensley Bailey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norman Ensley Bailey, 83, passed away of natural causes December 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 30, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, to Homer Wesley Bailey and Myrna Jeanette Case. He married the love of his life, Lillian Dixie Atkinson on May 1, 1953 in Farr West, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. He was raised in Orange, California. He later enlisted in the Air Force, and served in England during the Korean conflict. Following his time in the military he and Dixie moved to Roy, Utah where they raised their six children. He was a humble, hardworking, man of integrity with a great sense of humor. He was happiest when he had his whole family together. He loved family parties, cheering on sports games at the park, beating us at poker, camping, fishing and his trips to Wendover. He also loved hearing his great grandchildren call him Grampa Normie, they were his pride and joy. The Bailey home was always a warm place to go for unconditional love. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his six children: Scott (Ellen) Bailey, Kellie Ulm, Jeff Bailey, Jill (Scott) Bennion, Jennifer Bailey (Chelsie Shira), Andrea Bailey (Aimee Vincent), 12 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren, with another joining us in May. He was preceded in death by his best friend and soul mate Dixie, his parents, and three siblings. Special thanks to the ER, IMC, and ICU staff at McKay Dee Hospital, also to Seong and Ken. Funeral services will be held at the Chateau Park Ward, at 5930 S. 2200 W. in Roy on Tuesday at 11:00 am. Friends may visit with the family Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and on Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Interment, Washington Heights Cemetery. 4500 Washington Blvd, Ogden Utah In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the MS Society of Utah. Condolences may be sent to www.serenityfhs.com

Norman Ensley Bailey

March 30, 1932 - December 16, 2015