Herbert Norcross

August 25, 1937 - August 1, 2018

St. George, UT, Herbert Norcross, 80, passed through the veil on August 1, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1937 in International Falls, MN to Herbert and Shirley McCormick Norcross. Herb grew up in Newport Beach, CA surfing the waves. He served in the army from 1955-1958 in France. He met his sweetheart, Linda Gillaspy, and they were married in Santa Ana, CA. Herb joined the LDS church and they were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple in 1965. They lived in Huntington Beach with their children Tonya, Teresa, and Shaun. He loved the beach and was a good swimmer. In 1976 they moved to St George, UT where he worked as the Greenskeeper at the golf course. He was hired as a landscaper in Green Valley and also worked as a Machinist for 20 years. Herb and Linda have lived in Santa Clara for over 30 years. Herb is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Teresa McCard, son Shaun Norcross, sister Sharon Hoyem, son-in-law Jeff Wittwer, grandchildren Michelle, Brandon, Tyson, Amber, Justin, Jace (Lauren), Nikell (Ashton), Dax, Dallen, Kira, Stephen, MaKayla, Riley and great grandchildren Scotty, Kayden, Jessie, Leah, Tanner, Trevor, Tracen, Raelyn, Sophie, Maverick, and Aislynn. He is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Shirley Norcross, sister Virginia Meire, and daughter Tonya Wittwer. The family thanks the staff of Bella Terra for their loving care. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 11 at 10:00 am at the Desert Dawn LDS Chapel 1706 Desert Dawn Drive in Santa Clara, UT followed by military honors. There will be no viewing.