Viola McAlpine Caldwell, 92, formerly of 622 Greene Street in Boone, Iowa, passed away at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone on Thursday morning, September 27, 2007. She had been a resident at the Eastern Star Masonic Home since September of 2002.
She was born on February 6, 1915 in Boone, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Smith) Peters.
On February 25, 1953, she married William McAlpine in Boone, Iowa. William passed away in July of 1972. On July 19, 1973, she married Forrest Caldwell at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Viola was a graduate of Boone High School. She was employed as the head cook for the Boone School District for 20 years before retiring. Following her retirement, she and her husband Bill, worked during the summer at Yellowstone National Park and the National Park at the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
She was a member of the Central Christian Church. Viola loved to play bridge, golf and was a talented seamstress. She enjoyed entertaining guests and family, being a gracious host and wonderful cook. She and her husband would often times go south for the winter, first in Texas and later in Arizona
Her parents, both husbands William in July of 1972 and Forrest in February of 1999, an infant daughter, 1 granddaughter, Heather McAlpine in March of 2006, 5 brothers and 1 sister preceded her in death.
Survivors include, 2 daughters, Marlene (Ron) Lind of Hastings, NE, Karen (Hal) Cantonwine of Ames, IA, 1 son, Edward McAlpine of Boone, IA, 2 step-daughters, Mary Joe (Pat) Duffy of South Carolina, Sue (Ron) Kaye of Southport, CT, 8 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 sister Beverly Maddux of Ankeny, Iowa.
Services will be held Monday morning, October 1st, at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Christian Church in Boone with Rev. Paul Fraser officiating.
Interment will be in Bass Point Cemetery north of Boone, Iowa.
Friends may call at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone on Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday morning at the Central Christian Church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service.
The family will be present at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone on Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to greet friends.
Memorials may be given to the Eastern Star Masonic Home or Central Christian Church both in Boone.
A video tribute may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.starkwelin.com.
Stark-Welin Funeral Directors in Boone, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Boone News from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Viola Caldwell

5 Entries

Heather Gift

October 13, 2007

Old Blue Mountain

Oh the blue sea,
Stretched out before me
Is not half as big as my burden
But soon it will lift from shoulders
The suns going to shine on my garden

Someday, when I’m not so weary
And I’ve left this valley of trouble behind
Someday I will reach my destination
And that old blue mountain aint too tall to climb
And that old blue mountain aint too tall to climb

Oh the distance, from here and my paradise
Is jagged and long, but I’ll make it.
And the hard times, will just keep my humble
So my feet wont stumble unwaithered

Someday, when I’m not so weary
And I’ve left this valley of trouble behind
Someday I will reach my destination
And that old blue mountain aint too tall to climb
And that old blue mountain aint too tall to climb

Love
Phil & Heather (Bev's grand daughter) Gift
Haley, Emily & Chris

paul7SHIRLEY nowels

October 11, 2007

qoodby VI

Sadie

October 3, 2007

I have known your mother for the last year. Vi was a wonderful, kind and caring person whom I have had the privlage of having in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. For me, I can say she will be terribly missed.

Vickie Scott

October 3, 2007

It's hard when you loose,
Someone you love, Sometimes I sense them, like they're watching above.
It's okay to laugh, And it's okay to cry, It's okay to remember, And to ask God why.
Why was it her, Or why was it him, So many questions, Why does life look so dim.
Ask all you want, God does answer prayer, But always remember, God is always there.
By : Victoria A. Scott
10-02-07, Tuesday, 8:35 pm.

If there is anything we can do please call or email us.

In His love, Vickie, Mark, Kenyon and Kyra Scott
515-838-2102 home, 515-230-0168 cell

NANCY WHEELER BOLON

October 2, 2007

I knew Vi through my parents Richard & Edith Wheeler. They were neighbors in Pilot Mound. She was a wonderful lady and will always be remembered for her laughter, thoughtfulness & smile. God Bless you all.

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