Christopher W. "Chris" Boone

Christopher W. "Chris" Boone

Christopher Boone Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Cremation Society of Iowa - Des Moines on Mar. 13, 2026.
The family is heartbroken to announce that Chris passed away peacefully at home in the afternoon of July 3, 2025. Chris was born to Clayton and Mila Boone at the Air Force base in Abeline, Texas on September 30, 1984.

Chris is survived by his mother Mila Boone Kirkwood; his "adopted grandfather" Roy Christian; life partner, Andrea Valentine; his beloved daughter, Trista Boone; granddaughter, Evelyn Lemke; sister, Crystal Boone Prendergast; Niece, Leela Prendergast; Grandmother, Shirley Boone; uncle, Brandon Boone; aunt, Vickie Boone Weeks (Jeffery); aunt, Beth Paloyo Pingol; and extended family in the Philippines.

Chris was preceded in death by his Father, Clayton W. Boone, and grandfather, Clyde W. Boone.

Chris graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to earn a degree as a certified chef which was his lifelong passion. Aside from time spent with his family and friends, Chis excelled at baseball and later at frisbee golf. Chris will be deeply missed by his family and those that knew him.

The family will greet friends at a Celebration of Life

from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025

at Bill/Nellie Ritchie Shelter, Union Park, 2009 Saylor Rd., Des Moines, Iowa.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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