Norma Jean Sommers

Norma Jean Sommers, age 84 of Byron Center, MI, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Norma touched the lives of many with her warmth, generosity, and quiet strength. Norma’s greatest joy in life was her family. She and Terry were happily married for sixty three years. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Being part of their lives was her greatest pride, and she was always deeply involved, offering encouragement, laughter, and love at every step. Beyond her family, Norma was devout in faith. Her Catholic faith was a guiding light throughout her life. Norma’s devotion gave her strength, comfort, and joy, and she lived her faith as God asked her to, through the love, compassion, and generosity she shared with others. Norma enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She especially loved crafting, creating beautiful things with her hands and sharing them with others. She is survived by her husband, James Terrance Sommers (Terry); and her four children, Jodi Behrend (Charles), Steve Sommers (Amy), James Sommers (Demetria), Jeffrey Sommers (Jen) and 9 grandchildren; Sara (Kyler), Matthew, Mitchell, Grace, Joshua, Zachary, Nathan, Colton, & Delaney and 2 great-grandchildren; Sadie & Weston. She is also remembered fondly by her sister, Palma (John), and her brothers Bud (Sue) and Fred (Elise).  Norma Jean Sommers leaves behind a family that will carry her love forward, and a reminder to all of us that life is meant to be lived with kindness, joy, and a smile.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 at  St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, with Rev. John Vallier officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 4-7 pm with a Rosary at 7pm at  Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming.  Family and Friends may also meet with the family one hour prior to the service on Friday  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Norma’s memory to St. John Vianney Catholic School.