BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Rita Hausmann Nellis, 79, Boone. Born in Spirit Lake. SPHS-62. Graduated from AIB (American Institute of Business) in 1963. Married Richard Nellis in Spirit Lake in 1964. Started married life in California but moved to Boone in 1969. A homemaker, she was also a pharmacy technician and secretary until retirement. She enjoyed shopping, going to casinos and attending auctions and garage sales. Survivors include two daughters, including Rayna (Patrick) McCoy and a foster daughter, Theresa Jay, both of Boone. A brother and sister also survive. Services in Boone.