BOONE/AREA CONNECTED DEATHS

       Steve Jay, 72, Boone. Born in Ames. His parents were Wayne and Millie (Cox) Jay. Steve and his wife, Theresa, lived in Arizona and Western Colorado, spending time camping, fishing and hiking. Steve had an adventurous heart and loved being a dad. He worked as a concrete finisher for many years and in 1993, started work with the Chicago and Northwestern and Union Pacific Railroads as a locomotive engineer until retirement. Survivors include his children,  Molly Jay of Boone and Alison Jay, his ex-wife and friend, Theresa Jay of Boone, two brothers, including David (Gloria) Jay of Boone and two sisters, including Jamie Jay Blomgren, BHS-66, of Ankeny, formerly of Boone. A private graveside service will be held.

       Karen Rhea Peterson, 88, Ogden. Born in Boone. BSH-55. Married Julene Peterson in Ogden in 1959. Karen worked for the U.S. Post Office as a rural route carrier in the Ogden area for 25 years. She enjoyed volunteering at the Scenic Valley gift shop, playing bridge, camping, going for long car rides, eating out with the girls and going to casinos. She was very support of the activities of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Julene passed in 2011. Survivors include daughters, Lori (Dennis) Good and Lisa Peterson, plus many other family members and friends. Services in Ogden.

       Robert "Bob" Allen Phillips, 88, Boone/Westhaven. Born in Des Moines. Grew up in Birmingham, IA and graduated in 1956. Joined the Navy in 1957, studying electronics. Bob married Beverly Ann Kracht in Birmingham in 1958. He was honorably discharged from service in 1964 and the family moved back to their hometown where he worked for a farmer and in an electronics factory. In 1966, the couple chose to return to military life and Bob joined the Air Force. His service then included work in Oklahoma, Thailand, California, New Hampshire, Mississippi and New Mexico. In Thailand, he flew 105 missions over North Vietnam as a radio controller. The family eventually moved to Boone so Bob could be an Air Force Recruiter in Ames. In 1979, he was honorably discharged after 20 years in the military. In Boone, the couple opened Phillips Office Supply but he concluded his work years in property maintenance for a housing development in Ames and as the Life Line program manager for the Home Care Division of the Boone County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Boone, a daughter, brother and two sisters. A COL will be held later.