Norma Jane Needham Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Norma Jane Needham (West Des Moines, Iowa), born in Denison, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 22, 2025 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Jane Needham to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clara Hess and Wesley Hess; her former husband Richard Needham; her brother Robert; and her son David.
She is survived by: her husband Tom Westrope; her children, Susan Halferty and Tom Westrope Jr. (Laurie); her daughter-in-law Stacie; her brother Jerry Hess (Jan); her grandchildren, Brad Halferty (Amy), Cindy Johnson (Joe), Abbie Wood (Brandon), Ben Westrope (Nikki) and Taylor Westrope; and her great grandchildren, Alyssa, Olivia (Foster), Nicholas Halferty, Brynlee, Baylor Wood, Lauren, Brooklyn, Caleb Westrope and Kai Westrope. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Planned Parenthood or Westminster Presbyterian Church.
