A VERY KIND GESTURE.

   I, the Kornerman, cannot tell a lie. Yes, I was languishing in my favorite chair, making no progress whatsoever. Suddenly, a ringing at our door made a big difference, providing an excellent reason for getting something positive done.

   The visitor was Gary Richmond, BHS-57, who, despite the fact we hadn't been face-to-face in quite some time, showed a kindness, a thoughtfulness, that, in some cases, don't seem as prevalent these days as once shown.

   As Gary explained, he had recently attended a garage sale and viewed a sack full of several old Boone High Scrolls priced at 50-cents, total. Yes, it was a bargain too good to pass up, but then what? For some reason, a thought of the Kornerman and his Korner blog appeared and a trip to 928 South Jackson followed. "I thought maybe that would be something you would be interested in seeing," he said. "and, by the way, keep that blog coming," he added.

   I have a few Scrolls from my personal era on hand but the ones Gary provided are dated as follows.......1923, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1932, 1933 and 1944. In addition, there were two interesting BHS and Sacred Heart class reunion programs, the 50th, 1943-93, and the 55th, 1943-1998, included.

   Much like those offered these days, the reunions were three-day events that featured a main banquet gathering as well as ancillary offerings. A lengthy list of those who attended, including their addresses and phone numbers, as well as a list of deceased former classmates were included. I counted over 150 names in the earliest reunion and 138 in the latter one. Its strange....but the name George Flagg caught my eye in each program. I had forgotten that THE George Flagg.......a Des Moines city councilman for over 20 years was a Boone guy, BHS-43. Have you been on George Flagg Parkway in the capitol city recently?

   There's lots to look at.....I found my dear mother's picture in the 1928 scroll and wife Jo thinks its lots of fun just reading the old business sponsoring ads that appear in them.....a majority, perhaps remembered, but now, long gone.

   Gary's wife is the former Kay Turner, BSH-58, and many of you may remember his dad, Wayne Richmond.

   Thanks so much Gary for even thinking of me and, thus, providing lots of material for future study and enjoyment.

BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS 

   Charles "Charlie" Lee Shadle, 75, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-66. Married Sandra "Sam" Majors. The couple later divorced. Navy vet, four years, and then over 25 years in the Navy Reserves. Was a master carpenter and millwright. He worked on big projects like Stevens Auditorium, Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Despite health complications, including quadruple bypass and cancer, Charlie survived longer than expected. He was a cat and nature lover and, in his earlier years, a hunter and fisherman. Survivors include a daughter and Boone residents, his son, Troy Shadle, two sisters, Karen Donovan Howe and Sandra Wisecup, and a brother, Hollis Shadle. Another survivor is his longtime companion, Roberta "Bert" Lewis, of Berwick. Services in Boone.

   Virginia Ann Estes, 74, Madrid, who died in a tragic house fire. Born in Madrid. Was a hair dresser in Des Moines until her marriage to Gerald Morrison. The couple then moved to Madrid. After Gerald passed away in 2002, Virginia married James Estes.Jr. in 2010. She loved tending bar at the VFW and, particularly, spending time with her family, playing poker, fishing and engaging in conversation. Survivors include her husband, James, and three adult children. Services in Madrid.

 

   Thomas K. Rose, 79, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-60. Married Sandra Kay Roberts in 1967. Started Rose Construction in 1969. He loved sharing his knowledge with others and was a generous friend who enjoyed his family immensely. Sandy died in 2021. Survivors include a daughter, Kelli Rose Brown, and sons, Ryan and Cory Rose, all of Boone. Services in Boone. 

 

   Larry Dean Edwards, 82, Boone. Born in rural Orient, IA.Richland Twp. school in 1958. Married Judith E. Ford in 1959. Larry built his career in agriculture, working at an implement store in Boone and having a John Deere partnership in Creston. In retirement, he loved picking up kids for school as a Boone County Transportation driver. Woodworking was a favorite pastime and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of Boone, a son, a daughter and a sister-in-law. Services in Boone.

 

   Larry D. Hiatt, 74, Waukee. Formerly of Boone. Born in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife, Judy Hiatt, of Waukee and five adult children. Funeral arrangements are being planned in Boone.

 

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