Norman Art Waymaster (1969-2016)

Norman Art Waymaster passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salina, Kan. at the age of 47.  
He was born March 6, 1969 in Wilson, Kan. to Arthur Leal and Denise Awn (Chegwidden) Waymaster.  He grew up in Ellsworth County, graduating from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1988.  He went on to attend technical college.
Having grown up on the farm, Norman was not unaccustomed to hard work. He worked at the sale barn and also spent several years working in residential construction, helping to build houses. He was an avid collector of toys, many of which, having never been removed from the packages, will be donated to children in the greater Salina area. He loved his family and friends, and had a special place in his heart for animals, always taking care of his own cat and any strays in the neighborhood that needed a little extra food, shelter, or loving.
Norman is survived by his wife Lannis Haith of Salina; mother Denise Waymaster of Ellsworth; brothers, Alan Waymaster and wife Roberta of Ellsworth, Harold Waymaster and wife Darla of Wilson, and Melvin Waymaster and wife Shelby of Nashville, Tenn.; and sisters, Darlene Arnold and husband Bruce of Hays, and Caroline Mackey and husband Charles of Holyrood.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Waymaster, and sister, Betty Waymaster.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Foster Mortuary in Wilson. Inurnment will follow in  Wilson City Cemetery.  
Memorials are suggested to the Norman Waymaster Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Foster Mortuary, P.O. Box 533, Wilson, Kan. 67490.  
Online condolences may be left at www.fostermortuary.com