Donald Dean Boston (2022)

BOSTON, BOSTON-PROFFITT, BYRNES, FIELDS, KAIN, PRAY, SIMMONS, WEBER

Posted By: Shirley Keating
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:02:53

Iles Funeral Home—Dunns
Chapel, Des Moines IA

Donald Dean Boston

Donald Dean Boston, 82 years, passed away January 30, 2022 at his home in Van Meter, IA surrounded by family. Visitation will be held February 3, 2022 from 5-7 pm at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee. Rosary will be said following the visitation at 7 pm. Funeral services will be February 4, 2022 at 10:30 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The service will be livestreamed on the Iles website. Go to Ilescare.com at 10 :30 am and scroll to the bottom of Don's obituary to join in the service. Cremation will follow services and private burial of the urn will be at Waukee Cemetery at a later date.

Don was born September 2, 1939, in a box car near Booneville Road in West Des Moines, IA to Arthur and Florence (Pray) Boston. He grew up in Grimes, graduating from Grimes High School in 1957. Don worked for John Deere prior to beginning his career farming. He married Judi Fields on June 10, 1967. In 1969 Don and Judi made their home near Booneville where they raised their 5 children.

Don farmed in the Dallas County area his entire life, later joined by his sons. He enjoyed spending time volunteering for multiple service organizations. Most notably, the Dallas County Fair board where he spent 11 years as a director, made many friends, and countless family memories.

Don enjoyed many things throughout his life, the biggest one being his large family. The joy in his children was only surpassed by the joy he found in his grandchildren. He spent countless hours watching any activities the kids were involved with.

A special thank you to LaRoyce Kress and Libby RN for their compassionate care.

Don is survived by his wife, Judi of 54 years, his children, Kim (Ron) Simmons of Adel, children; Alex, Will and Libby; Jeff (Stacey) Boston of Earlham, children; Paige (Chelsea) Boston-Proffitt, Emily and Sarah; Matt (Erin) Boston of Janesville, WI, children; Brandon, Lauren, Karley and Hallie; Chip (Teresa) Boston of Van Meter, children; Gwen, Brooke, Sydney and Zach; Katie (Bryan) Weber of Van Meter, children; Izabella, Drew and Elliot; great-grandchildren; Colt and Whitney. Sisters; Jean (Tom) Byrnes and Barb (Arden) Kain. As well as many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his brother, Marvin H. Boston.

Memorial contributions will be used for local youth sports and other community efforts.

Transcriber’s Note: Donald Boston owned real estate in Jefferson Township, Madison County IA.