Dave was born on July 12, 1950. His parents were James K. Norris and Lorraine M. Norris. Dave passed away peacefully on April 6. 2025.
Dave graduated from the University of Nevada Reno, and soon after served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He received an Honorable Discharge. Not too long after, Dave attended the University of Washington Law School where he received his Law Degree and was admitted to the Bar in 1978. In his 40 plus years of practicing law, he worked in different areas of the law representing various clients, eventually specializing in Utility Law. Dave retired from the Attorney General’s Office (Nevada) as Senior Consumer Advocate Attorney in 2020. Dave truly loved what he did, always doing his very best by the consumer.
One of Dave’s favorite past-time was watching ice hockey ─ The St. Louis Blues. He was over the moon when they won the Stanley Cup in 2019. He also enjoyed sharing travel experiences with his family.
David was loved and forever will be missed by his family: Gloria M. Norris; stepchildren Benjamin A. Valdez, Mercedes C. Sandgren; and grandson Lloyd B. Sandgren; Sister, Karen Wilson; niece Jessica Yori, nephews Mark Yori III and Dustin Wilson.
A funeral mass will be May 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Carson City, Nevada. Inurnment will follow immediately thereafter. A reception will be at the home of Gloria Norris.
Special gratitude to Palliative Care, NV, Jasmine; Infinity Hospice, Amanda and Kelly.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Teresa Avila Catholic School Building Fund.