Hank Taylor, 83, Boone. Born in West Virginia. Married Goldie Russell in California in 1963. The couple spent lots of time traveling around California to square dance with best friends, John and DeeDee Vance. Hank worked on a chicken farm, at a winery and for 33 years for Texaco Oil. He retired in 2001. In 2002, the couple moved from California to Boone to be closer to family. During his lifetime, Hank enjoyed camping, driving dune buggies and dirt bikes, coaching football and softball and hunting and fishing with his son, Steven. Survivors include his wife, a son and a daughter. Services in Boone.
Robert George Carper III, 76, Ames. Born in Boone. BHS-65. Viet Nam vet. Drove a truck for Fareway for over 39 years. He enjoyed working outside on his acreage, feeding birds and raising cats. Quiet and reserved, he was autistic, an avid reader and music collector. Survivors include two sisters, Lynne and Margie, and two brothers, Randy and Rick. He moved to an Ames retirement community in 2023. A private family service will be held in the spring of 2024.
Charlene Jennings Nystrom, 96, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-46. Earned an RN degree from Creighton in 1949. Married L. Dean Nystrom in Audubon in 1949. Worked at the Boone County Hospital 36 years as a night supervisor and head nurse on 3 East and in OB. Enjoyed family camping trips and in retirement, shopping trips to Des Moines and winter trips to Hawaii with Dean. She served her church in many ways, was proud to be a Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star Polk City Chapter, was involved in ABWA, Cub Scouts, PTA, Sunday School teaching, P.E.O. No Chapter,Questers and the Daughters of the American Revolution DeShon Chapter. Survivors include daughters Susan (Tom Inman) Nystrom of Johnston and Paula (Dan) Goldsworth of Boone, sons Curt (Lori) Nystrom and Jerry (Melanie) Nystrom of Boone and daughters-in-law Pam Nystrom and Veronica Nystrom of Boone. Services in Boone.
Mary Louise Scott Ferguson, 89, Dayton. Stratford HS-52. Earned a degree in education from Drake. Married Vernon Keith Ferguson in 1956. Vernon passed in 2021. Mary taught kindergarten in Des Moines. In 1957, the couple moved to Perry and in 1965, moved to Dayton. Active in church and a volunteer for the Dayton Rodeo and Lions Club functions. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, crocheting and traveling, including overseas visits. Music was a passion. She was an organist in church and entertained many with her ease at the accordian and piano. Survivors include three sons, Brian, Brent and Wade Ferguson and a daughter, Holly Larrington. Among many grandchildren, two, Kyle (Brittany) Ferguson and Lori Newhouse reside in Boone. Services in Dayton.
Roy "Dick" Kirk Jr., 86, Scranton. Lived in Perry, Ogden and then returned home to Scranton. Worked a time for the Ogden Elevator. Services in Jefferson.
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