Norman Bomar

Norman Turner Bomar passed away November 21, 2007 at the age of 76. He will be remembered by his friends and family for his sense of humor and contagious laugh. Norman was born December 18, 1930 in Arkansas City. He was a Korean War veteran where he served in the Navy aboard the USS Wantuck from May of 1948 to May of 1952. After the Navy, Norman lived in Ft. Myers, Florida where he met and married Betty Skoog. Thay returned to Betty’s hometown of Topeka in 1957. Norman worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce before joining Executive Manor Inns where he managed hotels throughout the Midwest including the Town House Hotel in Kansas City Kansas, the Broadview and Executive Inn in Wichita, Howard Johnson’s in Topeka and St. Charles, MO. He was an avid reader, supporter and patron of the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library. Norman made the most of his retirement years working for Roaches Hardware and Sheltered Living, while operating a small engine repair business, golfing and various hobbies around his home. He also looked forward to regular outings with friends and family and was a member of Sawdusters woodworking club. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Betty Skoog Bomar and two sons, John Bomar (and Marilee) of Columbia, Missouri and Nolan Bomar (and Beverly) of Jacksonville, Florida, his half-sisters, Irvana Keagy Wilks (and Alan) of Mount Prospect, IL and Jennifer Keagy Cochran (and Jerald) of Tehachapi, CA and step brother Don Keagy (and Barbara) of Topeka. He is preceded in death by his parents Nolan Turner Bomar of Memphis, TN and Anna LaVerne Guthrie of Arkansas City, KS; his brother Charles Nolan Bomar and sister in law Betty Keagy Bomar, and his step father Irvin Keagy of Valley Center, KS. In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Bomar will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library or to Midland Hospice Care and sent in care of the funeral home.

Norman Bomar

December 18, 1930 - November 24, 2007