Harriett Rose Kirker

Harriett R. Kirker, 96, of Astoria, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, in Astoria.

She was born Nov. 3, 1915, in Altoona, Wash., to Samuel L. and Sarah (McDonaugh) Bartlett.

When she was 8 years old, the family moved to Svensen. She attended schools in Knappa and graduated from Knappa High School in 1933.

She married Lester A. Normand. He preceded her in death in 1963.

After marrying, the couple lived in Elsie.

In 1964, she married James Kirker. He preceded her in death in 1983. The couple moved to Seaside.

Mrs. Kirker was a homemaker, and worked as a bookkeeper at Wilson Logging Co. and at the Seaside Convalescent Center. After 1983, she lived in Astoria, Salem, Chinook, Wash., then back in Astoria.

Family members said she was an accomplished seamstress.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur B. and Julia Normand of Houston, Alaska, and Larry H. and Avelia Normand of Chinook; four grandchildren, Arthur B. Normand and his wife, Sherri, of Anchorage, Alaska, Beth Normand of Seattle, Adrienne Efrin and her husband, James, of Battleground, Wash., and Samuel Normand and his wife, Genice, of Warrenton; a sister, Laura Long of Salem; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Bartlett of Knappa; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private gathering will be held at a later date.

Private interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Astoria.

Memorial contributions may be given to Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St., Astoria, OR 97103.

Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book can be signed at www.caldwells mortuary.com