Obituary of Norman HAMBLEN

Norman Clark Hamblen passed away at his residence on August 18, 2010 at the age of 83. He was born on April 20, 1927 in Webb City, Arkansas to Jesse and Frankie (Terry) Hamblen.Norman enlisted in the United States Navy on May 25, 1944 serving until April 27, 1946. He then joined the Air force Reserve for almost 10 years, being discharged on November 17, 1957. He worked for McDonnell-Douglas as an Aeronautical Engineer for 24 years and then worked as a contract mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 12 years at Fort Bragg, CA.Norman and his wife, Barbara moved to Lake Havasu City in 2000 from Philo, CA. He was a past member of the Eagles and Elks in Lake Havasu City. One of Norman's favorite hobbies was woodworking.Norman is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Barbara, sons Samuel Van Hamblen and Clark Hamblen both of Buena Park, CA; daughters Dianna Hamblen McKimmons of Lake Havasu City and Darlene Hamblen of Colorado Springs, CO; brothers Thomas Hamblen of Chino Valley, AZ; Larry Hamblen of Show Low, AZ; and Bill Hamblen of Dallas, TX; sisters Bonnie Herald of Fresno, CA, Mary Van Buskirk of Sun City, CA.; grandchildren Joseph Clark Hamblen, Sara Elizabeth Hamblen, Luke Van Hamblen, Alisha McKimmons, Brandon McKimmons, Samantha Hamblen, Christopher Moulton, Stephen Moulton and Ashley Moulton, 3 great-grandchildren Andrew Clark Hamblen, Marian Best and Olivia Hamblen and his Aunt Edith Bonds of Ozark, Arkansas whom he was especially close to. Norman was preceded in death by his brothers Charles and James Hamblen and his sister, Joyce Bolitho.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.