WILLIAM ROBERT BOONE

CLASS OF 1953

JANUARY 26, 1935 - JUNE 4, 1981

TOPEKA, KS - Final rites for William Robert Boone, 46, of Topeka were held here Saturday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Mr. Boone died last Wednesday, June 3rd, 1981, in a Topeka hospital after he suffered an apparent heart attack.

He was born Jan. 26, 1935 in Osawatomie, the son of William R. and Mae Cuthbertson Boone. He graduated from Osawatomie High School with the class of 1953.

He married Shirley Fox April 11, 1964, in Topeka.

He owned and operated Bill's TV in Osawatomie until he moved here in 1964. He was an agent for American Mutual Life Insurance until 1966 and from 1966 until 1975, he operated Boone Insurance Agency. From 1968 until 1975, he also owned and operated Capital Hobbies and recently owned and operated SEB Enterprises.

Mr. Boone served 10 years in the Navy. He was a member of St. Matthew's Cathloic Church, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 555 and Jayhawk Power Squadron, all in Topeka.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, and three children, Theresa Boone, Janice Boone and Bill Boone, all of the home; and his parents of Osawatomie.

Burial was in the Topeka Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Topeka.

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