Wallace G. Norton Sr.

Wallace G. Norton, Sr., age 88 of rural Lamar, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Barton County Memorial Hospital.            Wallace was born October 5, 1922 at Nardin, Oklahoma, one of the seven children of Lloyd and Winona (Mullen) Norton.   In 1931, he moved with his family by train to the Iantha area and graduated from Lamar High School with the class of 1939.  On November 7, 1942, Wallace married Marcella Holt and they made their home and farmed in Barton County.  Always active in his community, Wallace served as a director on the Farmers Home Administration Board, Lamar Township Road Board, and the MFA Farmers Exchange.  He was active in the 4-H Junior Leaders and Lamar United Methodist Church.  His greatest pleasure came from time spent with family and the fellowship of the good friends made through his daily visits to the donut shop.          Survivors include his wife of  68 years, Marcella,  of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Wally & Judy Norton, Lamar; three grandchildren, Michelle Roehrs, Lamar, Stephanie & husband Ron Roehrs, Liberal, and Lelia "Tumble" Forst, Lamar; four great-grandchildren, Karlee, Kyle, Ronnah, and Haddi Roehrs; a cousin, Ellene Wheatley, Marne, Iowa; and numerous nephews and nieces.  Wallace was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Wayne, Wendell, Worth, Ward, and Wyle; and a sister, Wanda Lawrence.          Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10th at Daniel Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.  Burial will be in Iantha Cemetery.         Memorial contributions are suggested to Lamar United Methodist Church or Barton County Memorial Hospital Music Therapy Program or Charity of Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home.               Condolences may be sent at www.danielfuneralhome.net