Obituary of William L. Boots

William Lewis "Bill" Boots age 87, died Friday September 5, with his loving children by his side, at Mercy Hospice Care in Iowa City. Coralville Lake was a longtime summer home of Bill Boots. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday September 14, 2014 (Noon – 4PM) at Bobbers Grill, Scales Point Marina, 1850 Scales Bend Road NE, North Liberty. A private graveside service will be held by the family Monday, September 15, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mercy Hospice Care in memory of Bill Boots, 500 East Market Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52245. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com Bill was born March 4, 1927, in Elk River, Minnesota to Merwyn and Reva Boots. He graduated from Mechanicsville High School and enlisted in the Navy. He then made his home in Mechanicsville, where he began his own Auto Body Painting and Repair Shop. Bill was a pilot, flying small planes and an avid houseboater. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion, and a former member of the Mechanicsville City Council and volunteer fire department. Bill is survived by his five children, Mick, Phil (Bev), Susanne, Randy (Sandy), Brian (Bobbie); 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, Sister Florence Hatcher, sister-in-law, Lois Rugger; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nadine; his parents, a brother Vernon; a sister Anna Mary; and an infant son and grandson. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is caring for Bill's family.