Donald Norris
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Funeral services for Donald Bernard Norris, 92, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at University Community of Christ Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Mr. Norris died February 27, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 15, 1919 in Butte, Montana, the son of Gilson R. and Gertrude Grace Jones Norris.
Mr. Norris lived in Lawrence most of his life. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1937. He entered the U. S. Army and served in WWII.
He was an engineer for Lawrence Paper Company for 46 years before retiring in 1983. He was co founder of Norris Brothers Plumbing & Electrical in 1945.
Donald was a member of the University Community of Christ Church.
He married Ruth Anna Cripe on July 20, 1941 in Lawrence, KS. She preceded him in death March 7, 1994. He then married, Ida Mae Walker on March 3, 1996. She preceded him in death March 6, 1997.
Survivors include two daughters; Pamela R. Cook, Lecompton, KS, and Nikola Osburn, Lawrence; one son, Kenneth Norris, Lawrence, KS; three step daughters, Barbara Ott, Wellsville, KS, Betty LaRue, Wellsville, KS, Shirley Walker, Lawrence, KS; thirteen grandchildren; Daniel, Richard, Charles, Timothy, Wendy, Bradley, Jill, Keith, Scott, Kirsten, Ryan, Lynley, Ashley, Cameron, And Caleb; twenty great grandchildren; four sister, Lorraine Yeubanks, Tulsa, OK; Lois Brewster, Independence, MO, Donna Sintz, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Janice Fountain, Independence, MO. He was also preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Blanche Norris, February 25, 1998; son, Ronald B. Norris, February, 3, 2000 ; one step son, Gary Walker, February 15, 2005, six brothers, Walden, Claude, Gerald, Wayne, Everett, and Glendon.
The family will greet friends 6 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the University Community of Christ Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
My father, Don Norris, was the first man in my life and I will always love him. He wiped my tears, fixed my dollies, he even fixed the zippers in my clothes. There wasn’t anything my Daddy couldn’t do. He left us to go to his new home in Heaven. We miss him so bad already but we are trying to be strong because we know he went home to be back with mama and all his family and friends. Daddy I love ya! Your daughter,
Pam Norris-Cook
Uncle Donald was a kind, generous man, and he will be missed by many. I am fortunate to have some of his craft works in my home. Although I will not be able to make the trip to Lawrence due to my disability, my love and prayers will be with all of you. I’m so glad we were able to get together with you all in July 2009 and have a chance to enjoy Uncle Donald’s stories of his youth. May God bless each of you. Love, Cousin Carol
Our condolences to the family. I know Don will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Cindy Camp (co-worker of Ken Norris)
I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Don Norris. He was a good friend of mine as I did much electrical work for him at the Lawrence Paper Company through Norris Brothers and Alliance Electric. Don will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Our condolences to the family. I know from hearing Ken speak of his dad that he considered him very special and highly treasured. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Joe Caldwell (co-worker of Ken Norris)
Our condolences to the family. I know from hearing Ken speak of his dad that he considered him very special and highly treasured. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Joe Caldwell (co-worker of Ken Norris)
To the Family of Don Norris.
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful person and a very special friend. I first met Don at his plumbing business and I worked with him for many years at Lawrence Paper Co. Went to school with his wife Ruth at Woodlawn school. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill Webster
Our condolences to the family.We were very sorry to hear about your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.Remember all the good times with your Dad and Grandpa.
I’ve known Don for more than 10 years. I haven’t known a kinder, gentler man than him. He was truly a joy to know, and it was an honor to be his physician for these years. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to Nikki and the entire family