BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Mary Elizabeth Eppert Johnson, 83, Boone. Born in Boone County. Married Charles Johnson in Luther in 1960. The couple lived on the Johnson families Century Farm home place. Mary worked at Iowa State for 40 plus years before retirement in 2002. Was an avid cook and baker and loved tending her vegetable and flower beds. Also loved shopping, antiquing, holidays and craft shows. The couple traveled to 49 states and were sports fans, season ticket holders at ISU football for 50 plus years. Two daughters, Ann and Pam survive, as do two sisters. Services in Boone.  

     Betty Anderson Atherton, 102/Eastern Star. Born in Boone. BHS-40. Married Robert H. Atherton in Boone in 1945. During World War II, she served as operations manager at PT Nelson Lumber Company. She then managed the Sixth District Office for Congressman Merwin Coad. Following his three congressional terms, she became the executive secretary of the Iowa State Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Association, the Iowa State Department of Superintendent of Schools and concluded her work history with the Iowa Department of Social Services. Betty was very active in her church and was a participant and leader in numerous other varied community organizations. Recognizing her civic leadership, she received numerous "special" awards. Survivors include two sons, Richard "Rick" and Bob, and a sister-in-law, Margaret Harvey, of Boone. Services in Boone. 

     Diana Jean Swanson Meier, 65, Ogden. Born in Des Moines. For more than 20 years, Diana worked at Mary Greeley Medical Center in a variety of positions. She retired in 2019. She enjoyed the simpler things of life, time spent with her puppies and being an active church member. Survivors include her husband, Gil, of Ogden and her children Mike and Christy. Services in Ames. Burial in Linwood.

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      Lila Mae Miller Mallicoat, 87, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Boone. OHS-55. Married Dale Pervier in Ogden in 1955. The couple made their home in El Monte, CA.. Dale passed in 2003 and in 2015, Lila moved back to Boone. She was active in politics and served on the Regency Retirement Board. Survivors include a son, a daughter, two sisters and a brother. Private family services.  

      James Carroll Anderson, 74, Boone. Born in Jewell. SHamiltonHS-68. Earned a B.S. in Farm Operations from ISU in 1972. Completed a certificate from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Married Ann Marie Thompson in Roland in 1979. Served in various roles for rural agricultural banks for 25 years. Then was President of Peoples Savings Bank in Wellsburg. In 2005, he purchased tax services in Jefferson and Perry. Jim retired in 2014. He loved playing cards, music and competing in bowling and golf events. He owned a team of draft horses. Survivors include his wife, Ann Anderson, of Boone, two daughters, two brothers and two sisters-in-law, including Kathie (Gary) Reinertson of Boone. Services in Boone.

      Margaret Evelyn Ann Lundberg, 85, Stratford/Specialty care. Born in Centerville. Married Harold Benson and later, LeRoy Lundberg. Both marriages ended in divorce. Margaret was a Certified Nurses Aid and Certified Medical Aid at several facilities. She completed work at DMACC, including obtaining a GED. Survivors include two sons, a sister and a brother. Services in Boone.

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      Bonnie Lee Carter Dodd, 88, Boone. Born in Belmond. Settled in Boone after living in Clarion and Hampton. BHS-54. Attended Iowa State Teachers College/UNI. Married Kenneth Dodd in 1956 and she worked as a bookkeeper while Ken was stationed in Kenowick, Washington. The family moved to Boone in 1961. Bonnie and Ken led lay-witness missions across Iowa and the midwest before relocating in Missouri and then Oregon. In 1999, the couple moved back to Boone. Survivors include her husband, Ken, BHS-52, and six adult children. Services in Boone.   

      Michael Alan Pritchard, 72, Boone. Born in San Diego. Willoughby Ohio HS-70. Lakeland Community College in Ohio where he studied marketing. Army Reserve vet. Was a good athlete in high school, loved golf, trivia, crossword puzzles, movies and was an avid reader. Survivors include a sister and two brothers, including Jon (Deb) Pritchard of Ogden. Private services later  

     Pierce Fleming, 72, Boone. Born in Nebraska. University of Minnesota. He married Marsha Newsome in Georgia in 1980. Worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture until retirement in 2012. Was a service veteran from 1970-94. His wife, Delores Fleming, preceded him in death. Survivors include five adult children and six siblings. Services in Boone.    

     Rose Linn, 90, Dayton. Formerly of Lehigh and Boone. Born in Fort Dodge. Married Jerry Jay Linn in 1957 in Virginia. The couple lived and worked in Boone for several years, while being employed by Archway Cookies. They moved to Arizona in 1981. A step daughter and three siblings survive. Services in Dayton.   

     Mary F. Maynard Frederick, 98, Mason City. Born and raised in Boone. Services in Mason City. 

     Robert Alan Munford, 76. Born in Oklahoma City. Des Moines Roosevelt HS. Drake. Air Force vet. Married Terri Sly. The couple resided in Madrid for several years. Bob worked for AMSCO/Steris Corporation as a service technician on sterilizers until retirement in 2015. Bob enjoyed attending church with his mother-in-law, Jean Sly. Survivors include a son, Matthew (Maggie) Munford and daughter Michaela (Marcus) Johnson. A COL will be scheduled at a later date.

Relay Watchers....FOREVER

     Dang weather. The forecast is not looking good for the annual Drake Relays this weekend. HOWEVER, it will not deter the enthusiasm some Boone natives have for the relays, which they've been attending as a group since 1956.......that's over 60 years. Weatherwise at Drake.......they've seen it all.

     As per usual in recent years, the group invited the old Kornerman to meet with them the day prior to the Relays start and we got together at the local McDonald's. An original member of the crew was Larry McAnnally, BHS-59, who passed away in 1993. A year ago, Dr. Alan (Buddy) Munson, BHS-59, the old BHS quarterback, joined us and this year, Mel Murken, BHS-59, came around.

     The solid three, Steve Shaler and Tim Croxen, both 59'ers and Barry Wills, BHS-58, who still refuse to yield the tradition, were on hand as usual as were all the usual historical "stories" fact or fiction.

     I know, in reviewing last year's meeting, that I told this story provided by Croxen. Its so good, I'm repeating it. 

     Tim, who has traveled the world in his occupation, was in France. He said he had a very small Tiger Hawk, the University of Iowa logo, on his jacket and noticed a much older lady staring at him since their arrival at a restaurant. Finally, the very soft spoken lady approached Tim, pointed at that Tiger Hawk and said just two words before departing. "Caitlin Clark."

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     The review in the recent Korner of former Boone residents remembering their jobs as local youngsters has resulted in some response.

    Allan Dannatt, BHS-59, wrote from Texas that he agreed with all the talk provided about the great job opportunities young people were given in their growing up years in Boone. 

     From the state of Washington Ron Hopkins, BSH-59, wrote, "I had jobs starting at age 14.....the Des Moines Tribune, two grocery stores, Red's Toy and Hobby shop, state game farm, Schiff's shoes and Redeker Furniture. Noteworthy bosses were Red Theis and Stan Redeker. One summer, I  ran Red's store, which was located under Meyer's Clothing, northwest corner of Eighth and Story. I was "in charge" Monday through Friday while Red and his wife were on the road working for a toy distributor. My pay was $12 a week."

     P.S It just so happened that I recognized Ron in our bakery recently. He was on a short visit to Boone to see his sister, Linda Nutt. It was nice to visit with him "in person."

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

      Alfred (Al) Marcel Delay, 98, Olathe, Kansas. Formerly of Boone. Born in Connecticut. Parsons College, Masters degree from Northeast Missouri State. Married Charlotte in Brooklyn, IA in 1952. Most of his teaching career was spent in Stratford, eventually as principal. In retirement, Al and Charlotte moved to Boone when they enjoyed golf, bridge, hunting, reading, gardening and socializing. Al was a paratrooper veteran in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, of Olathe, two sons and a daughter. Services in Olathe. The family requests donations to the VFW Post 817 in Boone.    

      Lyle Keith Palmer, 74, Perry Lutheran Home. Born in Mapleton. Lyle moved furniture for North American Van Lines and Redeker Furniture in Boone for a lifetime. After living in the Boone and Denison areas, he moved to Perry in 2017. Survivors include a son and daughter, an adopted son and daughter, including Becky Palmer of Boone and Chad (Tina) Palmer  of Ogden.Two brothers and two sisters also survive. Services in Deloit and Perry.   

      Elizabeth Joan Fitzgerald Snyder, 86, Loveland, OH/Cincinnati. Born in Boone. BSH-55. Married Raymond Snider in Boone in 1956. She was the CEO of the Snider household. Working 24/7, filling many family roles Selfless, always doing for others. Survivors include four adult children and a Boone sister,  Yvonne Elsberry. Services in Boone.

      Norene Ruth Brundage Abrahamson, 84, Boone. Born in Luther. United Community HS-58. Married Stanley Abrahamson in 1959. Survivors include her husband, Stanley, two daughters, Brenda and Penny and two sons, Alan and Boone resident, Wayne (Kathy) Abrahamson. A brother and four sisters also survive. A COF will be held in Boone in July.

     Connie Lynn Schaffer, 71, Grimes. Survivors include a son, Danny Schaffer, of Madrid. Services in West Des Moines and Urbandale.

THE WAY IT WAS

     The talk all began with the Caitlin Clark pay-gap controversy. All over the various news media lately has been talk about the fact that Caitlin is not going to draw near the payment as a WNBA player as any player in the NBA makes. That's strictly a salary comparison......nothing to do with "outside compensation."

     All at once, out of the woodwork, comes a handful of stories from Boone natives regarding the pay scale they had at various occupations, mostly part-time, during their younger years.

     We can't use all the material received but will try to scan some of it. Its interesting.

     Almost all the material comes from guys who were in the BHS class of 1964. However, Loren Frazier, BHS-58, also contributed.

     Dick Musser said, "one supervisor I had complemented me with, "you do the work of two men, Laurel and Hardy."" Dick worked in the summer rec program of those years, then was an assembler of bikes, lawn mowers etc.for Mongomery Ward at their catalog store. Rusty Barry, "a delightful lady" was his supervisor. He commented, "I don't know how many times I reversed pedals on the bikes." Dick was a BHS tennis player and Bill Ott at the YMCA hired him to provide some lessons to newcomers also.

      Pat Ahlstrom, at 12 or 13, picked up trash at Memorial Park for a dollar a day. He then latched on at Fisher's Shoe Store, working a half-hour, five days a week for $5.00. At 16, he started baling hay and then hooked on with Boone Construction, filling potholes and helping at building sites. Rolfes eventually hired him for $1.50 or so an hour and he also squeezed in some yard work for $1.00 or $1.50 per hour. Pat said that he and Toby Anderson even tried the door to door sales thing with some "junky" stuff but, admittedly, that didn't go well. "I was grateful for every job I got and appreciated those who hired me."

     John Hendricks said he started "walking beans" at  fifty cents an hour at age 12. He swept floors at Kruse Clothing, then moved up to Pottratz Construction before spending time as a "gandy dancer" with the Fort Dodge Line.While in med school, he worked vacations for night cops of the Boone Police Department. He also worked as a phlebotomist during med school.

     While attending Boone Junior College in the mornings, Mike Nyman worked at Stanley Storage afternoons for $1.65 an hour. He said his best part of the day though was, "having lunch in the small, six stool diner across from Stanleys. It was called Hamburger Heaven and I would have three burgers (they weren't very large), a bowl of chili, a piece of cherry pie and a glass of chocolate milk, all for 95-cents. Now that was living."

     Mike Loehrer worked at Dairy Queen for 50-cents an hour, plus whatever he could manage to eat. He said weekly take home after taxes was $18.50. During his junior/senior years, he worked at Percival's assembling freezers. He started there at $1.67 an hour but got a boost to $1.76. Mike said, "what I found was incredible was that ALL of the employees made that same amount and most were married with families." Mike said his most rewarding job was on the section crew of the Fort Dodge line. But then, as a student at Coe College, he got a job as a brakeman on the railroad. He made $4,000 that summer which covered his $3,000 tuition fee at Coe. His first teaching/coaching job paid $6,850. Mike bought his first car, "directly off the show room floor" for $2,600. He said he saw the same style car a couple years ago that was priced at $35,000.

     Steve Roeder said, "I got $1.50 an hour my first summer at Mid-States Steel and a big raise to $2.25 an hour my second summer there. I remember from my days working at J.C. Peterson that a pair of Levis cost $4.25 and a nice silk tie was $1.00.

       Loren Frazier started shoveling snow and cutting grass before becoming a paper boy when he was a fifth grade student. At age 14, Floyd Adams at Fareway offered him a quick job sorting out some tangerines that were questionable. He had to wipe up the good ones and, because of his age, he wasn't allowed to leave the back room. Apparently Floyd was impressed. He hired Loren fulltime as soon as he became 15. Boyd's Dairy came next and then he was an assembler for Percival's. He said any employee at Percival's will remember working under Floyd Karr. After Navy service, he was a Seven-Up truck driver and for three years, was a Boone policemen while attending ISU. By the way, Loren commented, "we had three kids and I was proud to graduate from ISU before my oldest child started kindergarten. No taxpayers paid off my college loan either, I didn't have a loan. I paid my own way with my wages earned and savings from my time in the Navy."

       All of these "guys" made similar closing comments......"I often think we were pretty lucky to grow up in Boone Iowa."

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BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

     Rosemary Runyan Mitchum, 75, Mesa,AZ/Boone. Born in Boone. BHS-64. ISU. Her passions were education and her love of nature. A brother David survives. Services in Boone.