Norman was born to Frank Yarwood and Phyllis Marie (Ward) Bainter in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
He met the love of his life Betty Carte at Roosevelt High School. They married in 1950 and spent 65 loving years together. Betty went to be with our Lord on 6/24/2016.
Norm served in the US Army, Korean War. He then worked in the electrical supply industry, moving from warehouse positions, sales then to management.
Norm loved watching and playing sports. He was a lifelong 49er and Giants fan listening on radio before TV. He supported Fresno State athletics, especially girls softball.
He loved spending time with family, especially vacations to Morro Bay. He had many friends, if you were his friend you were for life.
Norm was a member of the Lutheran Church for more than 60 years. His family thanks him for bringing Christ into their lives.
Norm is survived by daughters, Lori Marler (Dave) of Sanger; Karen Bainter of Atascadero; three grandchildren, Adam, Lindsey, Carley; four great-grandchildren, Alex, Owen, Finn and Payton.
Celebration of Norm's life will be held on Saturday, September 17th, 10:30-12:30 at The Vineyards Pavilion, 6694 E. Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Norm's name to Veterans Home of California, 2811 W California Ave, Fresno, CA, 93706 (559) 493-4400
