BOONE, William Ross, 1866-1941

BOONE, CUNNINGHAM, BOON

Posted By: Betty Hootman-Volunteer
Date: 11/24/2012 at 14:01:01

WILLIAM ROSS BOONE

William Ross Boone passed away Oct. 18, 1941, at his home west of Birmingham. He was born near Birmingham, May 20, 1866, and spent his life near Birmingham with the exception of four years near Brighton, Iowa and one year at Starkville, Miss.

He was united in marriage with Irene Cunningham, Dec. 29, 1887 and had lived on the present farm for the past 37 years. He was taken into the Presbyterian church when a child and was received into the Presbyterian church of Birmingham, Oct. 11, 1914, or 27 years ago. He was ordained elder April 3, 1927.

He was stricken in July, 1937 and had been confined to his bed since, an example of patience to all.

He leaves his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ada Boone of Blakesburg, besides many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Catcott Funeral Home Monday afternoon, Oct. 20, at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. H. C. Irvine, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial in Maple Hill cemetery.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ROSS BOON

Ross Boon, almost a lifetime resident of this community passed away at his 1 ¾ miles west of Birmingham, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, 1941, following an illness of four years and four months, all of which time he had been confined to his bed. He was always cheerful during the long tedious hours of suffering and was ever ready to greet the many friends who called on him. One week before his passing he contracted pneumonia, which he could not overcome, on account of his weakened condition.

He was care for during his long illness by his faithful wife and brother-in-law, James Cunningham. Truly a good man has gone to his reward.

Note: The two obits use different spellings of the surname: "Boone" and "Boon".

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book B, page 7, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA