Jack Boustead

Harry Harvey "Jack" Boustead was born in Woodbine, Iowa on May 6, 1918. Jack was the first of eight children born to Banie Marie (O'Banion) and Harry Henry Boustead. Jack was married to Dorthy Coyle and had one child, Nancy. Jack and Dorthy lived in Woodbine all of their married lives. Jack served with honor in the United States Army during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he worked at the Sinclair Service Station. He the purchased this station and operated it for many years. After he sold the station he then purchased a grocery store. He then purchased a building on the Main Street of Woodbine and opened a men's clothing store; he operated this store until his retirement.

Jack was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Logan. He was very involved in his community by serving on the volunteer fire department. He was an excellent craftsman and enjoyed working in the woodshop. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, painting houses and reading

Jack died on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at the Rose Vista Nursing Home at the age of 93 years, seven months, and nine days.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorthy; brother, Max; and sister, Betty Pugsley. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Hoffmeier of Omaha, Nebraska; grandson, Josh Boustead of Omaha, Nebraska; three brothers, Bob Boustead of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Lyle Boustead of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Jim Boustead and his wife Joan of Woodbine, Iowa; two sisters, Donna Reynolds and Mary and her husband Max Poe all of Woodbine, Iowa; sister-in-law, Barbara Boustead; and many other relatives and friends.