1943
Norman
2008
Norman Tanner, Jr.
July 31, 1943 — June 29, 2008
He was born to Norman W. Tanner, Sr. and Esther Englund Tanner on July 31, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. Before starting and operating two billboard companies of his own, Wilson?s career in the billboard industry included many years as a lobbyist for the Outdoor Advertising Association of America in Washington, DC and working for billboard companies in Boston, MA and Kansas City.
Wilson and his wife Vicki also owned and operated a diner and T-shirt shop on Chincoteague Island, VA for a number of years. He returned to Kansas City and enjoyed 17 wonderful years at Lake Quivira.
Wilson graduated from Southwest High School in 1961 and Baker University in 1966. He served in the Army National Guard.
Wilson is survived by his wife Vicki; son David; daughter Susie Murray and her husband, Adam, his grandchildren Annie and Joe Murray, their mother and grandmother Mimi Ambrosi; a nephew, Eric Williams; and many friends.
Wilson was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Karen Williams.
Wilson and his wife Vicki also owned and operated a diner and T-shirt shop on Chincoteague Island, VA for a number of years. He returned to Kansas City and enjoyed 17 wonderful years at Lake Quivira.
Wilson graduated from Southwest High School in 1961 and Baker University in 1966. He served in the Army National Guard.
Wilson is survived by his wife Vicki; son David; daughter Susie Murray and her husband, Adam, his grandchildren Annie and Joe Murray, their mother and grandmother Mimi Ambrosi; a nephew, Eric Williams; and many friends.
Wilson was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Karen Williams.
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