Funeral services with military honors for Norman Russell Bartlett, 90, Lawrence, will be 10 am Friday, June 12, 2015, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home.
Norman was born July 26, 1924, in Otis, Colo., the son of Llewelyn Lester and Nellie Naomi Graham Bartlett. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in Nebraska. Norman served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946.
He married Margaret ‘Peggy’ Elston at the North Lawrence Christian Church in 1946; she preceded him in death in 2009. He worked for FMC Corp for 38 years before retiring in 1989.
Norman is preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters, and his wife Peggy.
Survivors include his son, Gary Bartlett and wife Susie, Lawrence; a daughter, Gaylene Beatty and husband Bill, Carbondale, KS; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call form noon to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. A visitation will take place from 6-7 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses or Cosmopolitan International, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
What a class act. The world lost a true gentlemen. The legacy he and his Peg built together lives on through their family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gary and Gaylene.
Gaylene, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. It is very difficult but hopefully all the wonderful memories will soon replace the sorrow. We are thinking of you.
We are sorry to see of Uncle Norman’s passing. I pray there is peace for all of you. I’m sure he is happy to be with Aunt Peggy again. Love to all.
We are so sorry to hear about Norman. He was such a sweet man. Funny, witty, fun to be around. We know he will be greatly missed. Love you all and you will be, as always in our prayers.
He is at peace and with his beloved Peggy. I guess that is what we should concentrate on, but it is difficult to let go.
Gary and family; so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
I’m going to miss talking to Norman, we had good visits.
I am so sorry for your dads passing but he is now with Peg. I will not be able to attend the funeral but wanted to let you know you and family are in my heart. Love Cindy Frost and Dan Hudson
Have so many memories of your dad and mom on Cadet, and then your dad at Babcock. Of course, Jack goes way back and has lots of stories. Our heartfelt sympathy.
My deepest sympathy on your loss……hugs and prayers to all.
Gary and family ,Gaylene and family we are real sorry for the loss of your dad.your mom and dad are together again.i can hear them telling him why did it take so long.He had a good life and kids that loved him and took Google care of him. God Bless you guys and peace be with you!i can say it’s hard when we lose our parents but we will see them again!
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I enjoyed Norman even more as I got to know him as someone other than my Dad’s “FMC brother” while waiting on him working at the treasurer’s office. Always enjoyed seeing them as a couple, with Peg giving him trouble for teasing me, when I’d see them around town. What a nice guy!
Gary, Gaylene, your daddy and Peg plus you guys family are fun family to our family, lots of fond memories from camping @ Lake Perry and FMC outing to KC baseball and many other fun places. Normy thanks for the “”ride”” Miss you