John Durwood Boone

January 16, 1933 - July 17, 2024 John Durwood Boone, 91, resident of Tigard, Oregon passed away on July 17, 2024. John was born in Louisville, Maryland on January 16, 1933 to John Clyde and Catherine Boone. He graduated from Westminster High School in Maryland before he enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Sperry. His professional career took him to the Territory of Alaska, where he met and married Donna Mae on June 21st, 1958. John was actively involved in the Congregation of St. James Episcopal Church for over 50 years. He also enjoyed golfing, being a Masonic member at the Tigard Orenomah Lodge, spending time with family and friends, "snow-birding" to Arizona and Palm Springs, traveling to the Pacific Coast and back East to visit family. John's talents were many, he was an accomplished businessman, gardener, baseball umpire, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, community volunteer and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents - John Clyde Boone and Catherine Boone, his wife of 54 years-Donna Mae Boone; brothers - George Boone, Clyde Boone, and Donald Boone. John is survived by sister, Kay Miller; brother, James Boone; two sons and their spouses, Gregory Durwood and Kimberly Boone, Douglas Eugene and Kirsten Boone; granddaughter, Tiffany Boone; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church on August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm; reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Deacon's Fund at St. James Episcopal Church: 11511 SW Bull Mountain Rd., Tigard, OR 97224.