Boulton, William E

BOULTON, PRETZ, BELL

Posted By: Wagner (email)
Date: 5/22/2011 at 20:46:43

Source: The Wapello Republican, Thursday, May 19, 2011
William E. Boulton

William E. Boulton, 88, of Columbus City passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 13 at United Presbyterian Church in Columbus Junction, Iowa, with inurnment in Columbus City Cemetery. Iowa Cremation assisted the family.

William Edward Boulton was born on December 19, 1922 to Glen and Flossie Pretz Boulton in Columbus Junction, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Bell on April 7, 1942 in Memphis, Missouri. William farmed for 44 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, and hunting.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; children, Virginia (Mike Lowe) Boulton of Columbus Junction, Gayle Boulton Pickens of North Liberty and Dirck (Julie) Boulton of Columbus Junction; a sister, Arlene Boulton Buser of Columbus City; grandchildren Natasha (Ronnie) Williams of North Liberty, Trulie (Mark) Simpson, Jesse Boulton and Mica Minnis, all from Park Ridge, IL and Weston Boulton of North Salem, NY; Step-grandchildren Shane Lowe of Muscatine and Kari (Shaun) Sims of Moseley, VA.

Pallbearers were Dirck Boulton, Mike Lowe, Ronnie Williams, Jesse Boulton, Wes Boulton and Quincy Moorer.

William was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be sent to the United Presbyterian Church, Columbus Junction, Iowa.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.iowacremation.com