NORM LAFOUNTAIN

LAMAR-A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Friday at Lake Cemetery for Norman LaFountain, 55, Lamar, who died Monday, May 4, 2015, at his home. Pastor Jeff Quigley officiated. Musical selections included In The Garden and His Eye Is On The Sparrow.

Arrangements were under the direction of Daniel Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.danielfuneralhome.net.

Norm was born in Boston, Mass., where he spent his childhood and graduated from high school. He had lived in Lamar for the past eight years and had worked as a fork lift operator at Thorco Industries. After retiring due to declining health, he had more time to spend wit friends and hobbies he enjoyed. He had a natural green thumb and would introduce himself to neighbors by giving them one of his many houseplants. Animals were drawn to him and he was a wonderful dog-sitter for traveling friends.

Music was a major interest to Norm and evenings devoted to karaoke with friends like Jessie Taylor were a favorite pastime. He also appreciated the opportunity to board the bus and spend a day at Downstream. Many will remember him as a practical joker with a boisterous, infectious laugh that made everyone feel just a little better because they had spent time with him.