BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

        Larry Ford, 82, New Hope, MN. Born in Boone. BHS-59. Attended the University of Iowa and earned a BA from Bethel University. Married Nancy Parkinson, BHS-61, in 1962 and in 1968, settled in New Hope. Larry was influential as a coach for all sports. Civic minded and generous, he served the New Hope Lions for 37 years in various ways. He provided considerable influence on many athletes, family, friends and set a high bar for values and behavior. Larry provided executive and financial guidance to numerous companies and individuals. He enjoyed working with people and was fortunate to have his favorite coworker, Nancy, by his side. Survivors include Nancy and two sons. Services in Maple Grove, MN.    

        Maxine Evelyn Heldt Lingren, 93, Ogden. Born in Ogden. OHS-48. Married Dale Eldon Lingren in 1950 in Ogden. The couple farmed, raising hogs and cattle, on Maxine's childhood farm north of Ogden until moving to town in 1990. Dale passed away in 2014. Maxine worked as a telephone operator in Ogden and was a cook at Howe Elementary school in Ogden. She was active in Ladies Aide, enjoyed baking and cooking. Five children survive, Deanna (Bruce) Anderson of Boone and four others from Ogden, Darrell Lingren, Elaine (Tom) Wilson, Donna (Ted) Meeker and Alan Lingren. Services in Ogden.

       Elsie Collins, 78, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-64. Elsie enjoyed sewing, crocheting and all types of crafts. Two sons survive, including Jonathan Crook of Boone. Also surviving are an ex-daughter-in-law, Danielle Crook, of Boone and three siblings, including Alice (Ron) Bass of Boone. Services in Boone.       

       Nadia J. Smith Goldsworth, 93, Boone. Born in Luther. LHS-49. Married Paul L. Goldsworth in Luther in 1952. The couple made their home in Boone. They owned Goldsworth Upholstery and Nadia was well known for her cooking, sewing and quilting. She was an officer in the Iowa National Guard Auxiliary, volunteered at the Boone and Scenic Valley, belonged to church fellowship and the Heritage Quilt Club. The couple enjoyed camping with their children and in retirement, traveled to 49 states and Canada in their motorhome. They lived in southern Utah for 10 years before coming back to Boone in 2002. Paul, BHS-50, passed away in 2006. Survivors include four children, Carol Mayers, BHS-72, Kathleen (Rick) Mickelson, BHS-75, Danny (Paula) Goldsworth, BHS-78, and Tim Goldsworth, BHS-74. Services in Boone.

       Lee James Kinney, 68, Minburn. Survivors include his wife, Angela, of Minburn and four children, including Megan (Theron) Schroeder of Boone. Services in Perry and Minburn.