BODEKER, Norah M. 10/10/1940 – 7/28/2017 Age 76 years of Omaha Norah was a foster parent for 30 years taking in over 700 children since 1979. She also worked for many years at the American Red Cross in Omaha. She was born in Rangi Point, New Zealand and lived in many different countries until settling in the United States. She is Survived by her Children: Nathaniel Causey & wife Deborah, Odette Batchelor, Bradley Bodeker, Nicole Bodeker, Sarah Bodeker, and Amanda Bodeker; Brothers: Vince, Mark, Danny and Arthur Matthews; Grandchildren: Brandon, Bryan, and Bryce Causey, Trey and Tiara Batchelor, and Jameson Bodeker. Celebration of Norah’s Life: Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:00am, with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service, all at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) 6505 S. 144 St. Omaha, NE68137 402-895-3400