Boers, Lewis M. 1920-2009

BOERS, TITTERINGTON, WUNN

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 1/10/2010 at 16:01:06

Lewis Maynard Boers was born January 15, 1920 in Milford, Iowa the son of Barney August Boers and Mabel Jane (Titterington) Boers.

He was raised in Milford and graduated from Milford High School. Lewis enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He was aboard the USS Utah the day Pearl Harbor was attacked. The Utah was bombed and subsequently sank and Lewis was credited with saving several men’s lives that day. He served on several other destroyers during the war and was a member of one of the first group of men to receive underwater demolition training, which later became known as the Navy Seals.

Following the war he married Lois Anne Wunn on June 28, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Lewis worked as a Water Patrolman in Storm Lake from 1950-51. He was then called back into service during the Korean War, because of his specialized Seal training. Lewis received many awards and accomendations throughout his 12 years of service in the United States Navy.

He returned home from Korea and from 1953-1961 he served as a Park Officer in numerous State Parks in Iowa. He and Lois then moved to Pleasantville where Lewis was the Water Superintendent of Lakes and Rivers until his retirement in 1981.

Lewis was very active in the Pleasantville community; he served two terms as Mayor, served on the city council, and was the past Commander and Treasurer of the American Legion. He was also selected as Grand Marshall for July 4th festivities. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, NASCAR, mushroom hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

Lewis passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009 at his home at the age of 89 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; grandson, Josh Simpson and his sister, Gwenth Shelton.

Those left to mourn his passing include his children: Letha Gasparovich and LuAnne Simpson both of Pleasantville; Larry Boers of Winlock, Washington; Lloyd Boers, Lance Boers and Leah Boers all of Pleasantville; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

Burial: Pleasantville Cemetery

Bertrand Funeral Homes March 2009