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Donald Lawrence “Don” Vest

Birth	:	29 Jul 1931 Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Mar 2021 Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0485992, -93.9163971
Description	:	Donald Lawrence Vest, Sr., of Independence, MO and formerly of Boone, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. He was 89 years old. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Boone. Don was born July 29th, 1931 in Boone, IA. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart School before enlisting to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Don was united in marriage with Patsy Chowhick. From this union, were nine children. The couple later divorced. In... Read More	Donald Lawrence Vest, Sr., of Independence, MO and formerly of Boone, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. He was 89 years old. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Boone. Don was born July 29th, 1931 in Boone, IA. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart School before enlisting to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Don was united in marriage with Patsy Chowhick. From this union, were nine children. The couple later divorced. In his lifetime, Don owned and operated two restaurants, one in Tama, IA and the other, Spadra Marina, in Clarksville, AR. He retired as Yard Master in 1987, after 30 years with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Don was also a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. He enjoyed being a long-time member of the VFW and Kiwanis, as well as, spending his time dancing, watching sports, woodworking, gardening and playing scratch-offs. He was also known for his love of all animals, especially his beloved dog, Joe-Joe. Don is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen Riddle-Vest; mother, Margaret Vest; brothers, Bob, Aaron and Jack; sons, Donny, Jimmy and David; and two grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Chris (Mike) Kriegal, Tom (Janet) Vest, Jolene (Ed) Haughey, Tim Vest, all of Tama, IA, Kevin Vest of N. Liberty, MO, Michael (Chris) Vest of Grinnell, IA, and daughter-in-law, Dawn Vest; step-children, Tim (Wendy) Riddle of Independence, MO, Michael (Shelley) Riddle of Lincoln, NE, Teri (Troy) Bradbury of Blue Springs, MO, and Mark Riddle of Des Moines, IA; his sister, Ethel Anne Morgan of Boone, IA; as well as many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets in Boone. Online condolences may be left to Don's family at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.

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Donald Lawrence “Don” Vest's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Boone, Boone County, USA.
When did Donald Lawrence “Don” Vest death?
Donald Lawrence “Don” Vest death on 20 Mar 2021 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 42.0485992
Longitude: -93.9163971

Family Members:

Parent

Margaret Mary “Peg” Byrne Vest

(1908 - 2001)

Siblings

Thomas Robert “Bobby” Vest

(1929 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0485992, -93.9163971

2. Boone Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0449982, -93.9152985

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6. Linwood Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0550003, -93.8850021

7. Oakwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0219002, -93.9396973

8. Sarah Dinwoodie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0278000, -93.8697000

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Coordinate: 42.0999810, -93.9418960

13. Bluff Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1074982, -93.9507980

15. Squire Boone Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0032997, -93.8531036

16. Sparks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9728012, -93.9191971

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9618988, -93.9492035

18. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0344000, -94.0407000

19. Hull Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9603004, -93.8664017

20. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0340000, -94.0440000

21. Schlicht Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

22. Swede Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ogden, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9770000, -94.0285000

23. Boone County Poor Farm Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

24. Maas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0908012, -94.0618973