Norita Stiles passed away Oct. 17, 2022. She was born Feb. 4, 1939.
Norita met her husband, Dr. David Harry, when they were only 12 and 13 years old. They served together, as President and Vice President of Luther League for two years when teenagers and partnered in marriage shortly after. They raised their two children together through band, sports, college and beyond.
Norita graduated from University of Michigan, and was a stay-at-home Mom. She worked part time as a Realtor and at her children’s school. Later she was the Director of Food Service for the local School District. Once again Dave and Norita were President and Vice President of an organization in their small computer business, Technical Associates.
Norita received medals in skiing, tennis, and running, and had five holes in one. She was a Master Gardner, enjoying her many herb gardens. Her family thought she was highly proficient in the kitchen. She branched out into wine making and even potato vodka.
She leaves two children, Tina (Dr. William) Kasimer and Timothy (Karen) Harry; four grandchildren, Nathan (Dr. Stefani) Kasimer, Dr. Rachel (Jesse) Klein, Jacob Harry and Allison Harry and great granddaughter, Nehama Kasimer.
After a marriage of 43 years and the death of David, Norita met Dale Stiles on the tennis court. The next twenty years were filled with traveling, Tai Chi, golf and ballroom dancing. She told Dale she was “high maintenance” and he married her anyway.
A memorial service will be held at Freedom Pointe The Villages on November 12, 2022, 1pm-3pm. In honoring Norita’s memory, a donation may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation at 2445 Lane Park Road Tavares, Florida 32778 or to “Donor Assistance Fund”, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100235, Gainesville, FL 32610-0235.