Norma Magee Malia Daly died August 2, 2024, at the age of 94 in her home surrounded by loving family.
Norma was born to Charles and Amber Magee in Twin Bridges Montana. Norma was the bridge child of five. Norma and her family moved to Dillon, Montana. Here she finished school graduating from Beaverhead County High school.
Norma met the love of her life Jack Malia while working in Dillon. They married and lived there until he graduated from Western Montana College where he received a degree in education. Norma and Jack then moved to Phillipsburg and welcomed their first daughter, Nora Jean “Jeannie”. While living in Philipsburg, their second daughter, Jackie, was born. A few years later they moved to Butte. Here they established their lifelong home. Following Jack’s death Norma remarried Bill Daly.
Norma was an avid gardener and quiltmaker. She was a particularly good homemaker and her house, where she lived for over 60 years, still shows this. She was a family convener, hosting and bringing family together on special occasions, a simple meal, or a cup of tea or coffee.
She was a member of TOPS and served in various officer positions in the group over the years.
Norma was preceded in death by the love of her life, John “Jack” Malia; parents, Charles and Amber; sisters and brothers-in-law, Celia “Montie” and Jack Brazill, Margaret and Bob Brazil, and Amber “Mickey” Butala; son-in-law, Sofus Michelsen; mother and father-in-law, John (Johnnie) and Bella Malia; brother and sisters-in-law, Joe and Edith Malia, Dan Malia, Jean and Chester Stodden, Mary and Ned Laird, Lou Ann and Eddie Mengon, and Bob Chouinard; and late husband, Bill Daly.
She is survived by her daughters, Nora “Jeannie” Garza (Emilio), and Jackie McGrath (Dan); grandsons, Lou Fontana, and John Fontana (Jennifer); great-granddaughters, Cassandra Fontana, and Sierra Fontana; brother, David Magee (Ruthann); sister-in-law, Rose Chouinard; stepdaughters, Lori Bruce, and Nancy Novack (Joe); and bonus grandchildren, Mallory and Joe Mike Novack.
Norma is also survived by nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, too numerous to list; all held a special place in her heart.
A Celebration of Norma’s Life will be held at 12:30pm, Friday, August 23, 2024, in the Treasure State Ballroom of the Finlen Hotel, 100 E Broadway St. in Butte. Visitation will begin at 11:30am in the ballroom. Committal Rite will follow the celebration of life at Holy Cross Cemetery on Harrison Ave in Butte. Following the Committal Rite, a reception will be held back at the Finlen Hotel.
A special thank you to Stillwater Hospice for the compassionate care they gave to our family and mother. A special thank you to Jorden Guay who was so exemplary in her care, mom referred to her as “My Little Girl.”
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Norma are suggested to The Grace Fund Foundation, 3475 Monroe Ave Suite 100, Butte, MT 5970.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Norma.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care Norma and her family.
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:30 am
Friday August 23, 2024
Finlen Hotel - Treasure State Ballroom
100 East Broadway St
Butte, Montana 59701
Celebration of Her Life
12:30 pm
Friday August 23, 2024
Finlen Hotel - Treasure State Ballroom
100 East Broadway St
Butte, Montana 59701
Graveside Service
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Friday August 23, 2024
Holy Cross Cemetery
Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
2:30 pm
Friday August 23, 2024
Finlen Hotel
100 East Broadway St
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:30 am
Friday August 23, 2024
Finlen Hotel - Treasure State Ballroom
100 East Broadway St
Butte, Montana 59701
Celebration of Her Life
12:30 pm
Friday August 23, 2024
Finlen Hotel - Treasure State Ballroom
100 East Broadway St
Butte, Montana 59701
Graveside Service
Following the Celebration of Her Life
Friday August 23, 2024
Holy Cross Cemetery
Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
2:30 pm
Friday August 23, 2024
Finlen Hotel
100 East Broadway St
Butte, Montana 59701
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Pat Mengon says
Beautiful picture of my beautiful aunt. Norma , you were a great aunt and I’m glad I had you in my life. Thanks for all the great times over the years. May you rest in peace. Love ya.
Sue Jensen says
Finding words to describe Norma is a challenge. I was privileged to quilt many of her quilts on my longarm quilting machine. Norma was one of the sweetest people I have known. Her smile was infectious. She was always so welcoming and it didn’t matter how her quilts were done, she was always pleased. She will live in my heart forever as one of the nicest people. Hugs and prayers for all of her family members.