Kenneth B. Norris
November 13, 1958 ~ January 3, 2022
Kenneth B. Norris
63 of Mooresville, passed away on January 3, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Ken was born on November 13, 1958, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Harold D. Norris and Lenore M. (Martensen) Norris.
Ken earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Indianapolis. He retired from Indianapolis Power and Light in 2014 after 33 years as an accountant. Ken had a variety of hobbies and interests. He was #1 Food Yelper in the Midwest and a close second nationally. He loved craft beer, watching movies, music, photography, art, cooking, writing, even combining some of those interests into writing a cookbook and children’s books.
He married the love of his life, Bev (Gust) Norris on May 28, 1983, and were married over 38 years. Together, they raised their two children Jeff and Cara.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother.
He is survived by his wife, Bev (Gust) Norris; son Jeff Lane (Darcie Ping), Cara Lathrop (Tim); his grandchildren Jaden Lane, Maddix Lane, Ayla Lathrop, Alexis Lathrop and 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Ken’s life on Sunday, January 16th from 1-3pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Ken’s memory to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, 2221 E. Ashboro Rd. Center Point, IN 47840 https://efrc.org/donate
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Ken N., you will be so incredibly missed by your Yelp Indy family. You were a treasure to our community and I will continue to adventure and explore in your honor. You made Tuesdays, Wednesday, etc. look like Saturdays with your fun spirit and zest for life. Big love to your family – Brittany S, Yelp Midwest Regional Lead
Dearest Bev, Jeff, Darcie, Maddix, Jaden, Cara, Tim, Alexis, and Ayla we send our deepest sympathies. Fondest memories of Ken always.
I can’t imagine the loss the family is feeling. My heart and prayers are with you all. I know my heart hurts and I will miss my dear friend. Thank you Ken for sharing these last years with us – it will live forever in our memories. You were truly a positive inspiration to everyone.