In Loving
Memory

We just recently learned of Norma’s passing and want to express our heartfelt sadness and joy, sadness that the world has lost an inimitable spirit and joy that we were able to share a fraction of such a life well lived.

I ran, and with the grace of God, still run with a pack of boys (64+ year old boys!) who have known each other for years. Some of us go back to elementary school, but the entire gang fully congealed in high school in Alexandria, VA, at Thomas A. Edison. We are the Class of ’73 and ’74, and some of us had the great fortune to work with/for Mrs. Tangley as office assistants in the Vice Principal’s office.

Young boys can be hard on teachers, coaches and adults in general that they don’t deem worthy of their respect. Norma had a way with teens that inspired respect, commanded respect. Most importantly, we became friends. She took a real interest in you and tolerated the stupid things you could do and say. She was probably quite aware of much of the behavior of our misspent youth, but never let on. I remember getting good advice and a timely scolding or two when it was deserved. She cared.

I have to imagine that she was a great mom to her daughters, a good wife and close friend to many. We knew one of her best friends as well, Dutch Rosenwasser. I can only imagine what type of mischief they are getting into together now! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tangley family.

Toujours l’amour!

Mark Ahrens
Buzz Anderson
JP Ashooh
Tim Blake
Alan Davenport
Geoff Embrey
Gary Evans
Pete Flynn
Tom Garner
Scott Johnson
Mike Kavros
Mike Lacey
Bill Polen