Norman L. Nifong, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born on November 21, 1934 in Plymouth, Indiana he was the son of Walter and Lavon (Eaglebarger) Nifong. He attended Bourbon High School graduating with the class of 1952. Norman proudly served his country in the Army.
He started dating this wonderful lady Betty at the age of 16, they would go on double dates with other couples for awhile before they decided to go off on their own. On May 20, 1956 they were married at Mt. Pleasant Church in Bourbon where they were baptized in the water together. They would share 65 years of blissful marriage.
Norman and Betty would own and run multiple Super Wash Car Washes throughout the area and still continue to serve the community. He was known as a faithful, calm, caring, thoughtful and warm gentleman that loved his family. Norman would do just about anything for anyone, always willing to help and lend a hand.
He enjoyed traveling, especially with his motorcycle group. Norman never went without owning a convertible. He was very involved in his church and served in many capacities including deacon and stepping in to give a sermon when needed.
His family will always remember him for his faithfulness to God and his family.
He is survived by his wife Betty of Bourbon; daughter Holly (Mark) Lindsey of Bremen; daughter-in-law Laura Nifong; brother Floyd (Ruth) Nifong of Plymouth; sister Lorna Cooksey of LaPorte; grandchildren: Brittany (Gary) Neff of Bourbon; Heather Nifong and John Eddins of Columbus, IN; Holly (Josh) Cornett of Koontz Lake; Cheyenne (Nate) Shaffer of North Webster, IN; Corynne (Zack) Renner of Bremen; Camden Lindsey and Renata Cunningham of Mishawaka; Bailey Nifong of Niles, MI; 10 great-grandchildren.
Norman is preceded in death by his parents, son Bric and brother Roger.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 4-7 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11 am with Pastor Joel DeSelm officiating. Visitation will resume an hour prior to the service.
Please click the link below to live stream the funeral service on March 1st at 11 am:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81551915909
Burial will take place in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bourbon.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 S.R. 19, Nappanee, IN 46550, the Salvation Army, 615 Slaters Lane Alexandria, Virginia 22314 or the choice of the donor.
Jordan Mayfield, Funeral Director
Cheryl Gates Bayer says
To the Nifong Family: I am so sorry to have read about the loss of your father, Norman. I have such wonderful memories that I have retained from the time I lived in Plymouth and taught Holly! I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers! May God bless you!
Kathleen says
So terribly sorry to learn of your fathers passing. Norm always seemed like a “Mr Fix It” type of guy. It’s comforting to know he’s in heaven now making it a better place for us to come. Hugs to all. You’re in my prayers.
Steve Cassens says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my time with Norm and Betty and their stories of some of their adventures.
Barb Lowry says
Betty – our sympathy to you for the loss of your husband. We remember you from your days at the Bank! Prayers for comfort and peace.
Barb & Bub Lowry
Duane Walterhouse says
To Betty, Holly, all your family and my dear cousins Floyd and Norma, I want to thank you all for the precious memories I have of our times we spent together over the years. I pray that God will comfort you all, especially Betty, in the loss of Norman. I too feel the loss but take comfort in knowing that he is now free of afflictions in the presence of God and all of our families and friends who have gone on before us.
Rosemary and I were able to view the beautiful service online and I want to thank everyone for making that possible.
God bless and comfort you all,
Rosemary and Duane Walterhouse
Barbara K. (Bobbie) Brunk says
Betty and Holly; here I am way behind but I didn’t know Norman had passed away. I’m just so sorry; never knew a couple so dedicated and truly in love for years and years as Norm and Betty. Belatedly, but here’s lotsa love coming your way.