Norvin Lyle Harms

Norvin L. Harms, 78, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska died Friday, October 9, 2009, at his home. Norvin was born to Albert and Rosa (Cross) Harms on October 4, 1931 on a farm north of Cozad. Norvin was baptized on November 13, 1931, and confirmed on April 14, 1946 at Christ Lutheran Church. He went to grade school at District #34 and graduated from Cozad High School in 1949. He worked on the farm until he enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He served until 1955 and was then honorably discharged. On June 3, 1954, he married Flossie Rodgers at Cozad, Nebraska. The couple resided in Oklahoma until 1955. Following his time in the service, they moved back to Cozad, north of town. They lived on the family farm until 1975. They then moved into the town of Cozad. Norvin and Flossie sold their place in Cozad and lived in Arizona in the winter and at Johnson Lake in the summer. Whiling living at Johnson Lake, Norvin worked for the Nebraska Game and Parks. He retired in the late 1990’s. Norvin enjoyed fishing and volunteering at the Heartland Military Museum in Lexington. He also enjoyed spending time with his coffee buddies and happy hour friends. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a member of the American Lutheran Church in Cozad for many years and was now a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington. Survivors include his son Garry and fiancée Andrea Ostrum of McCook, Nebraska One daughter: Nancy and husband Mike Deboer of Kearney, Nebraska One brother: Stanley and wife Leona Harms of Newcastle, Oklahoma Six grandchildren: Kristen Harms of McCook, Nebraska Kyle Harms of McCook, Nebraska Dr. Bethany Deboer of Los Angeles, California Zac Deboer of Lincoln, Nebraska Dusty Deboer of Lexington, Nebraska Holly and husband Cory Parker of Lincoln, Nebraska One great-grandchild: Myles Parker of Lincoln, Nebraska Special Friend: Willa Olson of Johnson Lake, Nebraska Norv was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Flossie; an infant son; one brother, Laverne and one sister, Alice. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 12, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Megan Marrow officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the American Lutheran Cemetery north of Gothenburg. Visitation will be Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Heartland Military Museum. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com