James Dale "Jim" Booton
James Dale "Jim" Booton
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Visitation will be held from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary – Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Dr., Louisburg, KS 66053. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm also at the chapel. Burial will take place at Louisburg Cemetery following the funeral service.
Jim was born in Creal Springs, IL, on November 11, 1937, the son of Howard Lester Booton and Pearl Irene (Goodwin) Booton. He came to Kansas City in July of 1955.
Jim worked at a catalogue mail order company where he met Dorothy Woods. They were united in marriage on February 18, 1956, in Northmoor, MO. They live in and around the Kansas City area for about eight years before moving to Louisburg.
Jim became an electrician working out of Local Union #124 IBEW until he retired on December 1, 1999. He was a member of Peace Lodge #243 in Louisburg.
Jim was one of five children. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dorothy Faye Booton, one daughter, Valorie Lynn O'Connell, two brothers, Howard Booton and Morris Ray Booton, two sisters, Annabelle Davis and Dorothy Tondini.
Survivors include his two sons, Rodney Dwain Booton, of Louisburg, KS, and Roger Dale Booton, of Mesa, AZ, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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David and Norma Bird of Ottawa
March 10, 2023
Jim Booton was such a wonderful friend and square dance caller. We enjoyed many evenings dancing to Jim's calling. He will be missed by many. from David & Norma Bird of Ottawa, Ks.
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March 10, 2023
was my first teacher in the apprenticeship a great guy and teacher
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