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NORCOP, Anita (58207)

Birth

  • Born on February 03, 1926 in Oxnard, Ventura Co., CA

Death

  • Died on September 19, 2015 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR
  • Buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR

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  • Obituary: Anita Norcop Angus was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Oxnard, Calif., and passed away Sept. 19, 2015, in Portland. She was 89. Growing up in Los Angeles, Calif., Anita attended St. Gregory's Grade School, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and Los Angeles High School. She also attended the University of Southern California. While at USC, Anita's activities were many. She was the recipient of the Outstanding USC Senior Woman Award and president of the Associated Women Students. Anita was a formidable debater and, among other awards, was named Western States Debate Champion. Her distinguished performance in study and leadership lead to an invitation to join Phi Beta Kappa. She was also a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. USC awarded Anita a Bachelors of Arts degree in 1947. After graduating from USC Anita was off to Mexico and then to Europe for graduate study. On the ship to Europe she met Alan Logan who would become her first husband. In 1948, Anita was awarded a Masters of Foreign Studies degree for work done at the University of Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. Anita and Alan were married in 1950 and moved to Portland in 1953 where Alan began teaching as an associate professor at Reed College. They had a son, Christopher. Alan died in 1960. Anita was fluent in several languages and for a number of years taught foreign languages in California and in Portland at Grant and Washington high schools. In February 1968, Anita married Maxwell Woodward Angus and retired from teaching. They met at a Multnomah Club dance. During their many happy years together, Anita and Max loved to dance and rarely missed the opportunity to do so. They regularly attended Quarterly Club dances and summer picnics, were committed tennis players, and never missed the annual Fiji (Phi Gamma Delta) Fling, Max's annual fraternity reunion of dear friends that continued for decades after college. Anita's sewing group, the Bridlemile Guild and book group were favorites, time spent with many wonderful long-time friends. Anita and Max traveled extensively throughout the world. After Max retired, winters were spent in Palm Desert, Calif. They were loyal USC Trojans (Anita) and Oregon Ducks (Max) football fans. The Trojans' and Ducks' games were always interesting household rivalries. Anita and Max even travelled to Tokyo, Japan to attend an exhibition game between the teams. Much to Anita's delight, the Trojans won. Anita's and Max's grandchildren held a special place in their hearts. Max passed away in 2004. Not one to remain idle, Anita was actively engaged in community service throughout her life. She served on boards and committees of many organizations, including Catholic Charities, Catholic Family Services, Northwest Service Center, Cable Access, and the Southwest Hills Residential League. Anita also served as president of Oregon Right to Life. She broadcast for "Seeing Sound" on KBPS for more than 15 years, regularly visited patients at Mt. St. Joseph Nursing Home, delivered Meals on Wheels with Max, and was an active member of the Multnomah Club and St. Thomas More Church for more than 50 years. Most recently, Anita attended St. Anne Catholic Church. Anita is survived by her brother, James Norcop (Toronto, Canada); son, Christopher Logan (Teresa); grandchildren, Ana Angus Beltran (Roberto) and Margret Logan; great-grandsons, Max and Alexander Beltran; and nieces, Jane and Nancy Angus. Anita was preceded in death by her husband, brother, John Norcop, and grandson, Logan Angus. A Memorial Mass will be held for Anita at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at St. Thomas More Church, 3525 SW Patton Rd., Portland. Remembrances may be made to the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association or to a charity of your choice. The Oregonian Portland,OR Oct 11, 2015
  • Occupation: Teacher

Sources

  • Newspaper Obituary: The Oregonian Portland,OR Oct 11, 2015 Anita Angus

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