Norman D. Hoard, 87, of Courtland, Kan. was born Aug. 21, 1935, to Charles and J. Marie (Mears) Hoard in Harvey- ville, Kan. He died at his home, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Christmas of the same year, his family moved to a farm near Randall and Jewell. Norman attended Randall Elementary schools until seventh grade. He then attended Formoso schools until his graduation in 1953. On May 15, 1954, he married Doris J. Dunstan. To this union were born three boys, Kevan, Kris and Scott.

In August of 1954, Norman and Doris purchased the Standard Oil filling station on the west edge of Courtland. Through t...