Alvin Lee Mapes, 90, of Norton, KS passed away December 8, 2023 at the Norton County Hospital. He was born December 14, 1932 in Norton to Elda Hiram and Edna (Short) Mapes.
Alvin grew up on the family farm and attended Norton Community High School through his Junior year and then received his GED. He began working at the Tuberculosis Hospital in Norton. Alvin married Julia Ann Jimenez on May 31, 1950 in Norton. He worked as a mechanic and truck driver for Shelton Tire & Battery for 26 years and then worked for Ideal Truck Line, retiring as the Shop Foreman on December 31, 1994 after almost 28 years. Alvin was committed to serving his community; he started in 1987 as the Assistant Coordinator for Norton County Emergency Preparedness and then in 1995 became the coordinator and he also worked for the Norton Fire Department for 35 years, the last 8 years of service he was the Chief. Alvin was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing on a traveling bowling league, golf, and playing Bingo, he helped run the local game for 66 years.
Alvin is survived by his daughter, Virginia (Larry) Smith of Phillipsburg, KS; grandchildren: Brian (Amy) Carlton of Spring Hill, TN and Brent Carlton of Norton, KS; great grandchildren: Bradon Carlton of Brighton, CO and McKenna Carlton of Spring Hill, TN and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Julia of 65 years; brothers: Tom, Ralph, and William Mapes; sister, Sarah Mapes, and son-in-law, JB Carlton.
Services are pending.