Thomas James York, 79, Ogden. Died in Ogden. Born in Boone. Services in Boone.
Larry E. Sampson, 77, Roland/State Center Specialty Care. Service in Boone. Burial in Bass Point Cemetery.
Tristan Kyle Nelson, 37, Ames. Survivors include a sister, Sunni Nelson (Travis Friedel) of Madrid.
Let's begin with a little Boone business history.
In my most recent internet searchings, I discovered something that piqued my interest. It was a picture of a bottle cap. On top it said, "Its a Lindy's beverage grape AND the outline of an airplane was also evident. The ring around the cap said, "Boone, Iowa."
I found out later that airplane sighting on a bottle cap was actually a tribute to famous aviator Charles Lindbergh who, on May 20-21, 1927, made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in a plane named the Spirit of St. Louis The flight covered 3,600 miles in some 33 hours.
That flight made Lindbergh a very well known and one of the most famous worldwide figures of that day.
From the time the Kelley family moved to Boone in the late 1940's until today, the Linderblood family has been well known. The family tree included Boysell, BHS-1910; Frank, BHS-38; John, BHS-49; Susan, BHS-68; Sally, BHS-71; another Boysell, BHS-73, Mike, BHS-74, Tom, BHS-75 and various others.
We'll concentrate on Frank who passed away at 68 in 1988. It was Frank who operated the Coca Cola bottling company with his father from 1945 to 1972, the time period that Lindy's soft drinks became a Boone institution.
I clearly remember watching those drinks being manufactured in the building on the south side of Sixth Street, between Story and Boone streets, across the alley, west from the Police Station. Right across the street from the proposed Boone Veterans Center.
Watching the conveyer belts moving the bottles to their proper place was interesting......but then, the drink itself.....a sweet grape and orange flavored I remember and their might have been even more flavors that I've forgotten.
It hasn't been too long ago that I've seen some of those long, slender, empty Lindy's bottles. There are, no doubt, some around and I see on ebay, they're priced at $95 or more. I've been checking our basement, attic and all the neighbors garage sales but......no luck.
I wasn't as familiar with it but Wikipedia tells about the Stoll Bottling Works building which still stands at 824 Allen Street, just north of the Fire Department.
Wikipedia indicates that building was constructed in 1913-14 and "housed a plant for producing and bottling carbonated soft drinks, a significant industry in Boone."
It states that Frank Linderblood bought that company and moved Stoll to Des Moines where he owned Capital City Bottling Works. By the mid-20th century the national brands had plants in Boone and the Boone Stoll Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
I clearly remember how much I loved that Lindy's grape........so sweet.
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Recent times there have been discussions about the size of basketballs used in the WNBA.
Yes, the basketball used in the WNBA IS smaller than the one used in the NBA. The women's league ball is 28.5 inches in circumference compared to the 29.5 inch ball used by the men.
Some rules making body decided that, because on average, women have smaller hands than men, a smaller ball was required. It was also stated that the women's game often emphasizes quicker ball movement and perimeter shooting. Thus, a slightly smaller ball can facilitate this fast-paced, finesse-oriented style of play. AND, it was determined that a heavier or larger ball could cause strain or fatigue for some female players. It was finally decided that the lighter weight and smaller size of the WNBA ball can help optimize player comfort and performance.
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Richard Lee Stearns, 82, Boone. Born in Estherville. EHS-62. Attended Estherville Junior College. Married Gloria Walker in Estherville in 1963. Started part time work with Fareway at age 15, worked his way up to Assistant Manager and moved on to Marshalltown, Cherokee and Manchester. In 1981, was moved to the Boone Corporate Office and retired in 2010 as Senior V.P. of Merchandising. Known for his hard work ethic, he loved his work, especially with the vendors he met. He could fix anything and after retiring from Fareway, he worked at Vision Bank as a Courier and their "fix-it man." Rich and Gloria enjoyed many winters in the Palm Springs, California area and summers at Okoboji. Survivors include his wife, Gloria, son Jeff (Connie) Stearns, a daughters Julia Stearns and Jill (Shane) Peterson. Services in Boone.
Mary Lou Carpenter Rasmusson, 89, Nevada/Story County Senior Care. Born in Boone. BHS-54. Married Harlan Deloss Rasmusson in Nevada in 1954. Mary Lou worked at Boone Dairy before a long career at Donnelly Marketing in Nevada. She retired in 1999. She had a creative heart and gifted hands, and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She loved puzzles, color-by-number projects and all kinds of crafts. Mary Lou is survived by a niece and two nephews. Services in Nevada. Burial at Oakwood cemetery near Moingona.
Larry Dean Pender, 82, Granger. Victim of Parkinson's. Survivors include a sister, Mary (Duane) of Madrid. Services in Adel.
Madison Marie Neely, 7, Boone. Born in Boone. Attended Ledges Elementary. Madison was diagnosed with Diffuse High Grade Glioma brain cancer at six. She enjoyed family time, driving through the Ledges State Park, doing puzzles, playing games on an I-Pad, watching Bluey and the movie, descendants. She loved mac-n-cheese, French fries with ranch dressing and American cheese slices. Her favorite color was rainbow. Survivors include her father, Justin Neely and sister Olivia Neely of Boone, grandparents Tim and Berniece Licata of Boone, grandfather Kevin Neely of Boone and aunt, Sarah (Chris) Turbes of Pilot Mound. Services in Boone.
Richard Lee Stearns, 82, Boone. Services in Boone.
Debbie Jean Dennis Doran, 70, Boone. Passed away unexpectedly. Born in Fort Dodge. BHS-74. Married Rich Gustafson and they divorced. Married Gregg Elsberry. In 2012, married Daniel Montgomery Doran. She worked at the Boone Movie Theatre, Fareway, provided in-home daycare, Gates, Members 1st Community Credit Union and Vison Bank. Retired in 2020. Debbie loved unconditionally and found joy in the simple things, gardening, crafting, a good book and she and Dan met new friends as they traveled the world. Her patience and kindness were unmatched and above all, she cherished her family. Survivors include her husband, Daniel, her mother, Loretta Bass, both of Boone, several siblings, including Wes (Jennifer) Bass and Rick Dennis of Boone, and daughters, including Tonya (Kelly) Lyons and Courtney Rose (Kelly Tapper) of Boone and Lexus (Damian) Davidson of Ogden. Services in Boone.
JoAnn Grasso Hicks, 85, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Stanhope. BHS-60. Boone Junior College. JoAnn was married to Richard Hicks for 20 years. She helped run the family business, the Daniel Boone Sports Shop. She was a 4-Her in her younger years and was crafty and artistic. She loved attending events at the Beckwith Center. Four children survive as do her brother, Gary Grasso of Boone, a niece and a nephew. Services in Boone.
James Marvin Wilhite, 79, Boone. Born in Mason City. MCHS. Attended drafting school. Married Helen (Trask) Wilhite in Mason City in 1965. James drove a Fareway truck for many years prior to retirement in 2019. Before Fareway, he had worked for Star Equipment, Woodford Wheeler, Hansen Steel, a drafting company and a concrete company. He loved snowmobiling, fishing, gardening, canning, grilling, cooking, working on cars and, in his younger years, racing them. Jim was a Little League Board Member and was happy helping his friends build, whether it was homes or garages. A daughter, Tori Wilhite, of Boone survives as do a sister and brother.
Annette Rae Olson Kelley, 84, Grinnell, formerly of Boone. Born in Sioux Rapids. SRHS. Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista and later, a Master's Degree in Education from the State University of Iowa. Married John Roy Kelley in Sioux Rapids in 1966. The couple lived in Virginia before returning to Iowa. Annette dedicated her professional life to education. She taught in the Sibley, Sioux Rapids and Boone school districts, retiring in 2000 after 32 years of teaching. A Sunday school teacher and Little League softball coach, she loved the outdoors. She also enjoyed playing gin, cheering for the football Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings. John died in 2014 and Annette is survived by a son and a daughter. Graveside service near Sioux Rapids.
Connie "Connie Sue" Lande Hopkins, 78, Ames. Madrid HS. Was a homemaker. In 1972, met Russell Houser and he survives, as do grandchildren and nieces. Connie found joy in life's simple pleasures. Was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed puzzles. Cremation rites have been accorded.
An exciting time.
When you're staring at 92 and something positive occurs that limits your lounge time or those dreaded TV reruns, yes....you do get a special "rush" that something different and better may be occurring.
For several coming months now, in the 900 block of South Jackson, we'll have something to study and criticise and the ability to exercise our personal opinion of the proceedings.
A new house is being built across the street, at almost arms length. I know we'll appreciate any blockage of snow or wind next winter but we'll also miss the beautiful view of the golf course the other times of year. We couldn't have it both ways could we?
We met the occupying couple, who are coming from the Ames/Nevada area the other day and the lady of the house made comment, "the view is what sold us," while the male was especially impressed with the "wonderful meal we had" at one of our local restaurants.
That type of adoration for this community I've lived in and promoted for 80 years was, of course, music to my ears BUT my moment became giddy when they added, "Ames is just too big and that daily South Duff fight is too much."
Those comments added to my recent thought that, perhaps, they're a sign of new times, that a reversal may, slowly, be underway.
The 2020 census showed that Ames had a population of 66,427 and was the ninth most populous city in Iowa. Good for them.....and we appreciate the many good and varied opportuities they present from just 15 miles away. P.S. almost half of that 66 plus are students at ISU.
But then, I remember, my dad, Clint, an Ames High graduate of 1929, telling me that he delivered papers to a portion of the 10,000 residents, 10,261 to be exact.
In that 2020 census, Boone was credited with 12,460, a handful more than the 11,886 of 1930. I'm inclined to think its more than that today.
Look, I don't expect Boone to EVER romp to 60,000 residents or even 50 or 40,000 or much less AND Ames will, no doubt, continue to grow even more as time passes.
But to me, it is interesting to dream of any kind of substantial population increase in Boone's future with, perhaps, the addition of some of those Ames folks or others who have "had it" with the large city "feel" in comparison to our much slower but pleasant "laid back" Boone existence.
Just wonderin'.
Neill Stark, 50, Pilot Mound.
Judy Loehrer, 83, Ames. Born in Boone. BSH-61. Earned an Associates of Arts degree from Boone Junior College. Her parents were Lawrence and Maxine (Dickerson) Loehrer. Judy was a long time employee of Principal Park Financial. She was an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan and deeply devoted to her family, especially her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Survivors include a brother, Mike (Ann) Loehrer of Dublin, Ohio and a sister, Kathy Lassen of Bluffton, South Carolina as well as several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held, June 19, at Boone Sacred Heart and inurnment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Harriet Marie Sharnweber Sprouse, 93, Camas, Washington. Born in Boone.
Eugene "Gene" Francis Mitchell, 79, Cherokee/Accura Health. Born near Winterset. United Community HS-65. His parents were Dale Leroy Sr. and Francis (Diehl) Mitchell. Army vet. Was an auto mechanic for John Deere in Ankeny. Then, in Denison, he worked for Peterson Manufacturing selling and installing livestock waterers. Eventually, he became an insurance agent. Gene enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and bowhunting especially. He also had a passion for wildlife photography and loved muscle cars. His main hobby was being a Ham radio operator and gaining friends all over the world. Survivors include three children, a brother, David (Cherylin) Mitchell, nephews Tim (Lori) and Jake Mitchell and a niece Kristin Mitchell all of Boone. Services have been held in Denison.
