Daniel Robert Norris, age 45, passed away on May 24th, 2024.
Daniel was born on November 28th, 1978 to Charles Norris and Jana Norris-Nielsen in Portland, Oregon, but grew up and spend most of his life in Butte, Montana.
Throughout his life, he had many things he loved to do, including going on drives and riding bikes, as well as outdoor activities like fishing and camping. He also liked to dig for crystals, go dumpster diving, and was known for adopting strays around town. He was involved the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Butte and AA. He had many friends and everyone in town always knew him.
He worked at several places, including The Hanging 5, in the Ranch Land of Butte, and at the Meat Block. He specialized in butchering, wild game, and slaughterhouse work.
Daniel is preceded in death by all of his grandparents; his mother, Jana Norris-Nielsen; and his brother, Bruce Barker.
He is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn Norris-Nielsen; his sons, Daniel Norris-Nielsen and Cody Norris-Nielsen; father, Charles Norris; step-father, Steve Nielsen; sisters, Sarah Gudroe, Melissa Butler, and Heather Mihailovich; brothers, Chase Norris and Billy Barker; granddaughter, Cecelia Norris-Nielsen, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 20th, at Clark Park, in the gazebo nearest Florence Ave. and the splash park, in Butte, Montana 59701. Please bring any special treats and foods you might like for the potluck.
We will all miss you!
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Daniel.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Daniel and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
12:00 P.M.
Thursday June 20, 2024
Clark Park
Florence Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
12:00 P.M.
Thursday June 20, 2024
Clark Park
Florence Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Lisa Peterson says
Sending all my prayers to the family
Daniel you are no longer suffering may the good Lord take you in his arms RIP
Carrie Hickman says
In the arms of the family at the pearly gates of heaven welcoming you to you heavenly home To take your place amongst the angels who watch over us night and day. You are missed and loved but celebrate your life though your presence is missed everyday, we love you as much now as we did before and look forward to seeing you again. Love, Cousin Carrie and Aunt Frankie.
Pamela Norris says
I’m so sorry that you life was cut way to short. Rest easy my nephew , I love you and will miss you dearly.
Carol Smith says
May God wrap you in his arms
My condolences to the family my best friend Robert tift passed in January him and Daniel grew up together stayed each other house when they were kids Robert bobby mom was Marie fox
Rest easy