Lester Van Norman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A Memorial Service for Lester “Les” Van Norman has been scheduled for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel. Les was born in Saxman, Kansas on Monday, August 19, 1940. He was the son of Max and Edith (Johnson) Van Norman. He died in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was 79 years of age. Les earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Wichita State University. He worked as an I.T. Operations Manager. He loved computers and was always focused on working hard. He served in the United States Army. He married the former Miss Ruth Bray in Hutchinson, Kansas on June 23, 1961. Les coached his daughter’s softball teams and loved spending time with family especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting. Les served in numerous leadership positions within his church, civic and other organizations including Gideon’s International. Memorials may be made to St. John Hospice at 4720 S. Harvard Ave. Suite 202, Tulsa, OK 74135 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington DC 20090-7251. Les is survived by, Wife, Ruth Van Norman, Broken Arrow, OK Daughter, Lori Holstine and husband Kenneth, Blue Springs, MO Son, Brian Van Norman, Nashville, TN Grandchildren, Easton Holstine, Kierston Holstine, Payton Holstine Numerous Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Lester Van Norman

August 19, 1940 - January 8, 2020