Obituary of James Robert Lawrence

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES R. LAWRENCE James Robert Lawrence, son of Earl and Dorothy (Kirk) Lawrence, was born August 9, 1938, in Norton, Kansas, and passed away at his home in Norton, on October 24, 2016, at the age of 78. Jim attended the Clayton Grade School and graduated from the Clayton High School. He also attended one semester of college at Washburn in Topeka, Kansas. Jim enlisted in the National Guard on October 18, 1956, and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve on February 6, 1958. He served in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged on July 10, 1961. He moved to Wheatridge, Colorado, and on December 1, 1961, married Betty Rutherford. In 1963, they returned to Clayton, where he farmed his grandfather's land. They later moved into Norton where he worked for Cooper's Pest Control and later started his own business, Western Pest Control. Jim was a member of the Clayton United Methodist Church, the Eagles and the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63 in Norton. Jim especially loved his dogs and enjoyed fishing, hunting, working outdoors, and spending time with friends. Survivors include: three stepchildren, Frank (Patti) Rutherford, Cedaredge, Colorado; Barbara (Don) Brooks, Clayton; and Leona (Ron) Bird, Plainville, Kansas; one brother, Nelson Norbury, Rolla, Missouri; one sister, Meri Tiekamp, Almena, Kansas; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one brother, Larry, in infancy. Jim will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. He was always willing to help anyone as best he could and opened his heart and home to many. FUNERAL SERVICE – Saturday, October 29, 2016—10:30 A.M. PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS INURNMENT – There will be a private family inurnment. MEMORIALS – Pheasants Forever and the Second Chance Homeless Pet Society