Gwen J. Mosher Platter, 94, Boone/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-49. Married LaVerne "Bud" Platter in Boone in 1949. Bud passed away in 2016. Gwen worked part-time at the Coney Island Restaurant while in high school. Then, she worked fulltime at R.H. Donnelley in Nevada until moving to Bourns in Ames in 1958. She retired from Bourns in 1990. In her younger years, she belonged to the Boone County Sportsmen's Club and Boone Boat Club. She was a lifetime member of her church, the Boone V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Boone Moose Lodge. Two children, Linda, BHS-68, (Raymond) Reindl and Steve, BHS-71, (Laurie) Platter both of Boone survive. Services in Boone and Moingona.
Karon L. Elliott Rose, 81, Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-61. Married Denny Rose in Arizona in 1987. After Denny retired from the military, the couple made their home in Boone. Karon was a proud member of TOPS and the Red Hat Society. She had an extensive salt and pepper skaker collection, enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. Survivors include her husband, Denny, three children, Jeffrey, Kimberly and Lisa and a step-son, Joseph Rose. A private service at a later date.
Billy Joe Shank, 80, Boone/Stratford Care. Born in Texas. Was educated in Woodward but resided in Boone most of his life. Billy was recognized by Boone residents via his friendly smile and unique wave as he pushed his cart around town. He was an avid walker and authored a book highlighting the blessings he received throughout his life, and lessons he learned through his experiences. Services in Boone.
Nolan Leon Quam, 85, Des Moines. Born in Webster City. Grew up on a farm near Stanhope. Story City HS-57. Was an outstanding athlete/student at Drake. He was preceded in death by, among others, his brother, Gordon Quam, and sister-in-law, Laura Quam, former longtime Boone residents, now deceased.
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