Daniel Norris

Daniel Martin Norris, Architect, beloved husband, devoted father, trusted brother, son of Texas, and loyal servant of God Almighty, was called home on July 19, 2017. Dan was born in Odessa, Texas in 1948. He spent his early years chasing jackrabbits and stargazing out on the oil field leases of the Permian Basin.

He discovered his artistic soul when he was a teenager, joining the Odessa High School Choir and playing rhythm guitar for a local band called "The Good Guys". He continued strumming guitar his entire life and graced the choir at every church he attended with his soft tenor. During his senior year at OHS, he met his darling wife, Shelia, whom he stayed head over heels in love with for the rest of his days. Dan graduated from Texas Tech University in 1971, and became a licensed architect in 1975. Dan practiced architecture in Texas with distinction. His designs helped shape the City of Odessa as we know it today and formed a lasting memorial to his vision.

Dan traveled around the world with his beautiful wife and family, exploring near and far, but his heart was always in West Texas. His gentle spirit, friendly manner, and easy-going nature placed a smile on the face of everyone who knew him and will live on in our memories. He loved music, the Red Raiders, the Odessa High Bronchos, starry nights, raucous conversation and most of all, the Lord Jesus Christ. He taught us beauty, art, friendship, laughter, and love. Although too early, he passed as he wanted, in the West side oasis of the house he had lived in since childhood, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Clifton and Claudeen Norris. Dan is survived by his immediate family: his wife Shelia Norris, his two brothers Mike and Steve Norris, his daughter Bethany Norris Fadel, his two sons Hayden and Zachary Norris, and his grandson Serge Fadel.

A private memorial will be held by the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Daniel's name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: http://support.pancan.org/goto/Daniel Norris

Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign his guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com.

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