Kenneth Lee Shafer, 84. Raised in Boone. BHS-60. ITT Technical Institute in Des Moines, 1962. Was a computer operator for Ruan Transport before a 44 years career as an IT Administrator for the D.O.T., retiring in 2007. Married Debra Zanker in 1987. Completed flying lessons in 1985. Enjoyed photography, sports, organizing class reunions and weekly coffee meetings with classmates. Ken found joy in service to others. Survivors include his wife, Debra, sister Elaine Nelson, sons Scott, Steven and Brent and daughters Sara and Emily. Twin sister Karen is deceased. An intimate family gathering is planned.
Ross Ervin Williams, 76, Boone. Born in Boone. Grew up on the family farm. His parents, both deceased, were Boyce Williams Sr. and Doris Williams. At age 17, Ross joined the U.S. Army and was a Viet Nam vet who served over 20 years. He married Donna Williams and they eventually divorced but remained close friends for his lifetime. After service time, Ross was a semi truck driver in Arkansas and later returned to Iowa to care for his parents. He worked for Pinkerton Security until retirement. Ross enjoyed hunting and fishing as a youngster, as well as racing and boxing. He was also known to have handyman skills, rebuilding his garage and his bathroom many times. Survivors include his son, Ron, and former wife, Donna. Services in Missouri.
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