Betty M. Snider Strait, 84, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Madrid. Married John Strait in 1975. The couple lived on an acreage south of Perry where they raised small animals and had a large vegetable garden. Betty was a State of Iowa employee for 27 years before retiring in 2000. Survivors are three adult children, including Debbie (Lowell) Hurley of Boone and Roger (Kris) Peterson of Madrid. A sister, Connie LaValley, of Madrid also survives. Private services.
William (Bill) Joseph Long, 61, rural Woodward. He grew up in Madrid. Married Robin Malone in 1981. They divorced. In 1998, he married Melinda Stielow (Leefleur). Bill worked at the Woodward State Hospital throughout his life. However, he did take a year off to build a dream home along the Des Moines River near Woodward. He was a Bill of all trades and enjoyed various hobbies including hunting, fishing, boating, mushroom hunting and a nice ride on his Harley. Survivors include his wife, Melinda, four adult children, three brothers, including Larry (Sharon) Long of Madrid and three sisters, including Donna Walker of Boone. Services in Madrid.
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