Norman LaVon Pyne ,81, Orem, UT

Our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend, Norm, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 24, 2021.

Norm was born Dec. 17, 1939 in Provo, UT, the youngest child of William Eber and Elva Lorraine Chapman Pyne. Shortly after graduating from Provo High School, Norman joined the US Army and served in Germany in the 7th Cavalry. He retired from Xerox, where he worked as a technician for several years. He volunteered and served in the American Legion, Orem Post 72.

Norm loved life and spent several months each year traveling in his motorhome and boat, with his wife, Kay, their dog, Rowdy, their lifelong friends and oftentimes, several grandchildren. They traveled to each state, including Alaska, and Mexico. He also spent many hours restoring old cars.

Norm is survived by his son Darren Pyne, Las Vegas, step-children Robert (Tonya) Busker, Orem, UT, Kimberli (Frank) Tylor, West Jordan, UT, Staci (Jamie) Christensen, Orem, UT, and Brian Busker, Orem, UT, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 9 nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved with all of his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Elva Pyne, in-laws, Eugene and Elaine Prestwich, wife, Kay Prestwich Pyne, son, Bradley Ford Pyne, grandson, Christopher Pyne, brother, LaMar (Dixie) Pyne, sisters Lorraine (Clair) Mortensen and Bonnie (Edward) (Khan) Whipperman.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem. Military Honors will be performed by American Legion Post 72.

Arrangements entrusted to Walker Sanderson Funeral Home of Orem. Condolences and memories may be offered to the family at www.walkersanderson.com