Norma Buzzard Kjeldgaard earned her BA from San Diego State University in 1949 and her MA from Arizona State University in 1971.

Norma was a Special Education School Teacher, and taught at 7 different school districts as part of military transfers with her two US Navy husbands.

She was also an instructor at ASU. As part of her teaching, Norma published two children's books

After retiring to Leisureworld, Norma was very active. She participated in the Lion's Club and did quite a bit of volunteer work with them, the Low Vision Club, several Investment Clubs and Card/Game Groups, and she was an officer and president of her Leisureworld District. She also served on the Leisureworld Foundation Board.

After retirement, Norma and Peter spent their time traveling to the far corners of the world

Norma is survived by 3 step children. 

A celebration of life service was held on February 19, 2023.