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Betty Norton Obituary
Betty Lou Norton of Baldwin City died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Topeka. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS. Visitation will precede the service from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Douglas County Humane Society or to the American Cancer Society.
Betty was born June 27, 1940 in Hays, KS to Everett and Eva (Morton) Coleman. She later moved to
WaKeeney where she graduated from Trego Community High School in 1958. After graduation, she moved to Denver, CO and attended Barnes Business School. On October 15, 1960 she married Bill Norton and they had two sons.
In Denver, Betty worked for Samsonsite Luggage for several years before the family moved to Colorado Springs. Upon their return to Denver, Betty worked in several positions in the Cherry Creek School District. In 2005 she retired from the school district and they moved to Baldwin City to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and sister Janice Coleman. She is survived by
her husband Bill, sons Brian of Waukee, IA and Bradley (Paige) of Gardner, grandchildren,
Greer and Finley of Gardner, sister Marjorie Deines (Don) of Beatrice, NE, and Nancy
Tomanek (Gary) of WaKeeney. Betty was also an Aunt, Cousin and friend to many people
whom she loved. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913) 438-6444)
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Sammye Wheeler-Clouse
April 8, 2013
Anyone who has been a part of a school knows that the principal's administrative assistant is the one who runs the school. That was Betty at Prairie Middle School. As principal of Prairie, Betty was the person who I could depend on - to make sure the school ran smoothly and safely for all staff and students. And she did. I could always depend on her to be honest and straight forward with me. On many occasions, she would say to me, 'Why would you do that?' And, I would stop and think, 'Yeah, why am I making that decision?' Even with 1600 students and 120 staff members, she knew each staff member personally. She was the person who the staff came to with concerns - both personal celebrations and issues - and professional needs.. Over the five years I had the privilege of working with Betty, she became not only someone whom I depended on - but also a special friend.
Regan Lawson
April 8, 2013
Betty had the most beautiful spirit and would make you feel at home the moment you walked into the building. I started my teaching career at Prairie and I always remember how welcome she made me feel and how, no matter the day's events, she could put a smile on your face. She will be greatly missed. The world needs more of Betty's kindness and generosity. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Peace be with you all.
April 8, 2013
Betty, there will NEVER be another you. I can honestly say you were the kindest and thoughtful person, I have ever known.Thank-you for letting me part of your life but mostly for being in mine. Cathy hayden
Betsy Stern
April 8, 2013
Betty had the kindest spirit of anyone I've ever known besides my own Aunt Betty. She never had a negative word to say about anyone. I know she was deeply loved by our entire Prairie staff. She will be missed terribly. Our thoughts and prayers our with your family in this time of grief.
Marie
April 7, 2013
Sincere sympathy to the Norton family.May God comfort your family in the days and weeks ahead.May your loving memories sustain you,and may perserering in prayer comfort you,Romans 12:12.
Gayle Erskine
April 7, 2013
I've never met someone like Betty who was like an Aunt Bea to an entire school. She was non-judgmental and kind. She was the glue that held so many things together. At Prairie Middle School we all owed her a debt we could not repay for being a friend to us all. She made a difference and I will miss her. Rest in Peace Betty.
My condolences and prayers to your family.
Alysia Nunnally
April 7, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God give you the endurance, courage, and faith you need during this time.
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