NORMA J. WYMORE
Norma Jean Wymore age 87 of Cambridge, NE passed away at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, NE on August 26, 2021. She was born in Atwood, KS, to John and Vera (Rummel) Dirks. Norma attended and graduated from Atwood High School in 1951. She continued her education at the University of Nebraska receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1966, juggling 2 kids and married life. Later she received her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska. Norma was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa International and a life member of the Nebraska Alumni Association. Norma taught in elementary education K – 6 in Lincoln, NE and later was also a media specialist at Indianola. In 1952 Norma married Virgil Versch and to this union 2 children were born: Janet and James. Norma later married Harvey E. Minnick on August 26, 1982 and moved to Cambridge. He preceded her in death June 1, 1999. Later she wed Marvin Wymore on October 20, 2000, and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2012. Norma was active in the BPOE McCook Does Drove #3, where she was the current President. Norma was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Cambridge for many years. She was also involved in the American Legion Auxiliary, Auxiliary of Retired Officers Association, Poppy Day committee, Committee Chairman of Life Magazine. She was active with the Tri-Valley Health System as a volunteer at the front desk, gift shop and the Thrift Store. Norma loved to travel and with Harvey they went to the Panama Canal, Hawaii, Alaska and other states. Norma had an extensive collection of both angel statues and teddy bears that filled downstairs bedrooms. She loved to paint ceramics and many of her finished work are displayed in seasonal displays of her family. Norma was the always ring leader, calling friends to go out for meals and to play dominos or games, she loved to go to coffee downtown and catchup on the town news.
She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Vera: three husbands, brothers: Donald Dirks and Marvin (Valyne) Dirks. Norma is survived by her daughter: Janet and Steve Saylor of Hutchinson, KS; son: James and Judy Versch of Chester, NE; 8 grand Children: Andrew Saylor, Jesse (Amber) Versch, Patrick Saylor, Sarah (Jesse) Bauer, Elizabeth (Chris) Greene, Joel (Jill) Versch, Emalee (Aaron) Jorgensen, Jordan (Makiah) Versch: 17 great grand-children and 1 great-great-grandchild; sister Alice (Ron) Howard of Lincoln, NE; brother: Dan Dirks of Gem, KS.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM with Jim Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge. Visitation was held on Tuesday August 31. 2021 from 10:00 Am till 7:00 PM. The family was present to greet friends from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Memorials may be addressed to either the First Congregational Church or the Tri-Valley Health System Foundation. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenourfh. com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements for Norma Wymore.
