Michael Norman

Michael Alan Norman, 67, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2020. Services will be held at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery, 12700 SE Raytown Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64149. Visitation will be 1-2pm Family is encouraging friends to attend the visitation to ensure adequate seating for family at the 2PM service. Due to the Covid restrictions only 50 loved ones are allowed in the building at a time. Masks are required.

Michael was born on January 22, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert & Janice (Coates) Norman.

After graduating from Grandview High School, he joined the service and spent 4 years in the Navy. After leaving the Navy one of his favorite jobs was driving for a Mattress company, afterwards he went to work for Blue Scope Construction formally known as Butler Manufacturing and was a loyal employee for 35 years.  During his time at Blue Scope Construction, he fathered seven children with his ex-wife Sharolyn Soychak.  Where they later co-grandparented 13 Grandchildren. He shared his love for fishing, hunting, billiards, bowling, mountain sceneries, watching movies, being near water and finding the best deals. Later in life he met Susan Owen and they spent 15 years together. They enjoyed estate sales and little adventures.

Michael was preceded in death by his Father Robert Norman, Brother David Norman and his Grandmother Georgia Norman.

He is survived by his mother Janice Norman-Monroe, Brother Robert (Priscilla) Norman, Children Stefanie (Jed) Norman, Christy (Josh) Johnson, Lindsey (Matt) Norman, Malerie (Nathan) Gibson, Haley (Travis) Walton, Greg Norman, and Zac Norman. 13 Grandchildren Payton Benson, Jaden Norman, Kobe Gibson, Madison Johnson, Brooklynn McIntire, Gavin Benson, Trevor Walton, Danica Johnson, Skylar Gibson, Miranda Walton, Brayden McIntire, Blaykelee McIntire, and Georgia Walton.

Michael will be truly missed by all. Memorial Contribution may be made to the MS Foundation in Michael’s name.