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Lyle Ray Box

Birth	:	31 Oct 1926 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Apr 2016 Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Claypoole Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6838989, -91.2557983
Description	:	Lyle Ray Box, 89 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died 1:01 pm Friday April 8, 2016 at his home. He was born October 31, 1926 at Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Ray W. and Effie (Miller) Box. On June 18, 1955, he married Phyllis Elaine Carlson, of Des Moines, Iowa. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2002. Lyle was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and was the High School Honorable Mention for All State Football as quarterback. Lyle was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II, with the 1226th SUA US... Read More	Lyle Ray Box, 89 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died 1:01 pm Friday April 8, 2016 at his home. He was born October 31, 1926 at Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Ray W. and Effie (Miller) Box. On June 18, 1955, he married Phyllis Elaine Carlson, of Des Moines, Iowa. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2002. Lyle was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School and was the High School Honorable Mention for All State Football as quarterback. Lyle was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II, with the 1226th SUA US Detention Barracks. He was a graduate of George Williams College. He moved to Fort Madison, Iowa in 1954, where he worked at Sheaffer Pen Company for 33 years. In his retirement years, he worked as a greeter at the Barr Memorial Chapel funeral home. He was a member of the American Legion where he served as Commander, Financial Officer, Scholarship Chairman, and Boys State/Girls State Chairman. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the former Fort Madison Jaycees. He was active with the Tri-State Rodeo for 39 years, serving as a past chairman. He was responsible for the start of the Rodeo Parade and was honored as the 1994 Grand Marshall of the parade. He was on the original board of the Fort Madison YMCA, and was the Executive Director for the Fort Madison Junior Achievement. He was a member of the Fort Madison United Methodist Church, Fort Madison, and was an original board member of the former First United Methodist Church, Past Assistant Lay Leader, Financial Secretary, Chairman of the Rodeo Luncheon, Trustee, and served on many other committees. In 2010, he went with the WWII Veterans Honors Flight to Washington, D.C. He loved to travel, and visited nearly all 50 states, including Alaska and eight trips to Hawaii. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and attended games for 18 years. He was also a Chicago Cubs fan. He is survived by one son, Mark (wife Allison) Box, of Davenport, Iowa; one daughter, Melissa Snyder, of Fort Madison, Iowa; and two grandsons: Lucas (wife Nicol) and Axel. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Phyllis. Family will greet friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday April 11, 2016 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison, with an Odd Fellows Service at 6:30 pm. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday April 12, 2016 at the Fort Madison United Methodist Church, with Reverend Lanette S. Van officiating. Burial with full military rites will be at the Claypoole Cemetery, Wever. A memorial has been established, contributions may be made at the church or Barr Memorial Chapel. Online condolences to the Box Family may be made at the Barr Memorial Chapel website, www.barrmemorialchapel.com

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Where is Lyle Ray Box's memorial?
Lyle Ray Box's memorial is located at: Claypoole Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA.
When did Lyle Ray Box death?
Lyle Ray Box death on 8 Apr 2016 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lyle Ray Box's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6838989
Longitude: -91.2557983

Family Members:

Parent

Ray Walter Box

(1904 - 1986)

Effie Ellen Miller Box

(1904 - 1979)

Spouse

Phyllis Elaine Carlson Box

(1928 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Claypoole Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6838989, -91.2557983

2. Lost Creek Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7088900, -91.2773700

3. Lauther Farm Cemetery
Sawyer, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6917060, -91.3084810

4. Tierney Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7214012, -91.2316971

5. Slack Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6482391, -91.2869263

6. Hickory Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6474700, -91.2967400

7. Beebe Cemetery
Wever, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7249985, -91.2221985

8. Hillcrest Memorial Park
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6403008, -91.3005981

9. Hayes Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7025740, -91.3250790

10. Fairview Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6885986, -91.3292007

11. Broadway Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028540, -91.3255860

12. Box Grave
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6554500, -91.3209000

13. Iowa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6367078, -91.2984834

14. Hyde Grove Family Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6488000, -91.3158000

15. South Walker Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7305984, -91.2093964

16. Hoffmeister Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6361008, -91.3016968

17. Gethsemane Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6450005, -91.3197021

18. Old Fort Madison Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6299000, -91.3040380

19. Mohnike Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7369003, -91.2003021

20. Tull Cemetery
Pontoosuc, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6164017, -91.2414017

21. Locust Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6680380, -91.3467840

22. Hauck Farm Cemetery
Denmark, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7542120, -91.2876510

23. Fort Madison City Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6296997, -91.3233032

24. Miller Farm Cemetery
Union Township, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7420500, -91.1932786