Obituary of Todd Allen Norrish

Todd Norrish Todd Norrish, resident of Camas, Washington, passed away on March 14, 2012. He was born in Walnut Creek, California, and grew up mostly in Arcata, California. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and ran his own construction business for many years. In recent years he was able to return to a lifelong dream of flying. He worked as a flight instructor and a skydive pilot. He also worked as a Camas school bus driver. Todd leaves his wife of 17 years, Dori, and daughters Mika, age 16, and Josie, age 14. He is survived by mother Carolee Ornelas, father Jim Norrish, stepfather Gil Ornelas, sisters Tiffany Rider and Rosemary Marquez, brothers Taylor Norrish and Jason Norrish, grandmother Alice Cupples, and Aunt Cindy Morse and 6 nieces and nephews. Although his life was ended far too early, the life that he lived was full and rewarding. He was a devoted husband and father, and spent much of his time at his daughter's soccer games and gymnastics meets and supporting them in everything they did. In addition to flying, his interests included fishing, golf, and being a mentor in the community. Donations may be sent to the Todd Norrish Memorial Fund, at any US Bank location, or by contributing to a PayPal account using the email toddnorrishfund@gmail.com. For service information please email toddnorrishcelebration@yahoo.com. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.