May 21, 1934 — March 8, 2025
Prairie Village
Dale O. Boots of Prairie Village, KS died peacefully at 12:27am March 8, 2025. Dale was born in Garnett, KS May 21, 1934 to Oscar & Edith (List) Boots. He was the 5th of 5 boys. All have passed. He married Barbara Eileen Hurla on Oct 12, 1963.
Dale had been a resident in Prairie Village since March 1964. He lived there for 61years. He retired from Owen’s-Corning Fiberglas on June 30, 1994 (at age 60). After 391/2 years, ending his successful career as Planning Analyst Supervisor. He was a Veteran of U.S. Marine Corp. After enlisting, he did 16weeks basic training in San Diego, CA. Then, shipped out to Okinawa, Japan assigned to Underwater Demolition & Rescue. Training missions included being shot out of a submarine in two-man teams. Dale eventually returned to El Toro Marine Corp Air Base near Long Beach, CA, assigned to Military Police Unit. Duties included serving as guard at base prison & patrolling with civilian police. He received Honorable Discharge Sept 27, 1961.
Dale loved swing dancing with mom to the song, “Kansas City”, being involved with his kids’ activities, maintaining his beautiful lawn, gardening & growing gigantic sunflowers, watching Chiefs football also. He was proud of his strong Conservative Republican views.
He was a member of Queen of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 370.
Dale is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara; five children: Mindy (Eric), Monte (Brenda), Marcy (Doug), Matt (Jodie) and Maria; 9 grandchildren: Dustin, Tyler, Taylor, Brock, Breanna, Brayden, Brynn, Colton, Wade; and 2 great-grandchildren: Harper and Oliver.
Family will be grateful for donations to:
Chidren’s Mercy Hospital : http://www.childrensmercy.org
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: www.stjude.org
Saint Labre Indian Catholic School www.stlabre.org
Visitation
Saturday, March 15, 2025
10:00 – 11:00 am (Central time)
Overland Park Funeral Chapel
8201 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204
Funeral Service
Saturday, March 15, 2025
11:00am – 12:00 pm (Central time)
Overland Park Funeral Chapel
8201 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204
Burial
Saturday, March 15, 2025
12:15 – 12:30 pm (Central time)
Corinth Cemetery
3301 W 83rd St, Prairie Village, KS 66206
Obituary published by Overland Park Funeral Chapel.
