RONALD OWEN NORTON, of Dallas, Texas, born October 12, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, beloved husband, father and grandpa, passed away January 17, 2014, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marsha Norton, sons Jonathan Norton, of Dallas, Matthew and Lynn Shappee of Valrico, Florida, and Brent Shappee, of Addison, Texas, Daughter-in-law, Sarah Norton, Grandsons Carter and Jack Norton, Father- and Mother-in-law, David and Sally Bell, of Dallas, Brother- and Sister-in-law, Dan and Linda Busdiecker of Irving, Nieces Sara Busdiecker of Richardson, and Debra and Aaron Todd, of Pasadena, California. Ron served in the United States Marine Corps, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX, at 3:00 pm on Friday, February 7, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700