Norman Art Waymaster passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salina, Kansas at the age of 47. He was born on March 6, 1969 in Wilson, Kansas 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 Saliina; 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, TN; 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.

It is said, “The toy collector lives for a short while in the toys he collects, but he lives forever in the toys he passes on to children.” Norman was a man of strong stature but gentle spirit. Although he will be greatly missed, he will live forever in our thoughts and memories; and the sparkling eyes of children who will be blessed with a toy, given with his love.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Foster Mortuary in Wilson. Inurnment will follow in the Wilson City Cemetery.