Norman Lee Gilmore Obituary
Norman Lee Gilmore, age 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 in his home. He was born July 8, 1945 to Pearl (Morgan) and George Gilmore in Sevierville, Tennessee.
In his life Norman served as Fire Captain at Middle Inlet Fire Department in Wisconsin he was also a senior member of Life 360 All Nations Church in Springfield, Missouri.
Norman was a member of several boards and organizations throughout his life including: Co-Youth Leader and Board Member at Living Hope Four Square Church, Dayspring Couples Club, Graduate of DSSM at Dayspring School of Super Natural Ministry, Dayspring Men's Organization, Lions Club Chairperson, Jaycees Vice President, Volunteer at Southside Senior Center where he received commendation as Volunteer of the year. Norman was a leader of a program giving paying jobs to the mentally disabled at the WEE Store in Wisconsin.
Norman loved "GOD" his family, his kids, wife and grandkids. He loved his three dogs and BBQ outdoors. He loved his many friends and never met a stranger. He was nicknamed "Stormin Norman" Norm made new friendships wherever he went. He loved his church and church family at LIFE 360 All Nations Church under the leadership of Bill Hennesey. He loved hummingbirds Norm was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved to work on old cars. His love for the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee was his favorite vacation spot ever. Norm loved day trips and discovering new places. Norm had a sweet tooth and loved peach cobbler, coffee, cinnamon rolls, apple pie and ice cream and root beer floats. Norm enjoyed life and could always bring a smile to many he was loved and shall be missed by all.
Norman was preceded in death by: his parents, Pearl (Morgan) and George Gilmore, his first wife, Patricia Gilmore, a daughter, Sandy Gilmore, two brothers, George Gilmore, Charles Gilmore, three sisters, Shirley, Audry and Betty.
Survivors include: his wife, Marie Sonnon Gilmore, two daughters, Sharon Zak, Kris Bahr, grandchildren, Jessica Caice, Ashley Peltier, Heather Lang, Jaimie Cassiday, Carrie Bahr, Josh Johnston, Tyler Johnston, Zach Johnston, two foster-sons, Kenneth Bishop, Asher Grey Wyatt, step-daughter, Jennifer Barron, his grandson, Jaydon Zak and his niece Emma Pearl Gilmore, his nieces, Shirley Snider and Linda Easley, two brothers, Floyd Gilmore and David Gilmore, his sister, Donna Declue and 13 great-grandchildren.
