Darrett Boone
October 01, 2020
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Darrett Andre Boone, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Darrett was born November 21, 1973 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a graduate of Hoover High School and earned his bachelor degree in certified public accounting. He worked as a cashier and food service associate. Darrett enjoyed swimming and was a Chicago Bears and professional wrestling fan. He loved his faithful four-legged companion, Ted. Darrett had a strong faith and loved the Lord.
He is survived by his beloved mother, Jewel Turner of Des Moines; siblings, Sharon Carroll, Karen Benson, and Virgil (Johnetta) Benson, all of Des Moines, and Sean Benson of Phoenix, AZ; significant other, Melissa Rogers; a host of nieces and nephews, other loving family members, and many friends.
Darrett was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Turner.
Services will be held Friday, October 9, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by cremation.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in Darrett’s loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ollivia Y.
10/06/2020
Darrett was one of the first people to welcome me to Unity Point 2 years ago. He was always smiling and in a pleasant mood whenever I saw him. Thoughts and prayers to Darretts family.
Stephanie Jones
10/05/2020
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Darrett. I remember him from the Unity Point cafeteria. He always remembered everyone's name and had such a kind and positive demeanor.
Kris Sexton
10/05/2020
Heaven is blessed with another wonderful angel! His loss will be significant here at UPH as he was always the sunshine to any day. It gives me peace to know he fell asleep from this life and woke up in God's presence with eternal love and happiness, what a wonderful entrance into heaven! Hearfelt condolences to all of your family.
Jessica Dinh
10/05/2020
Darret was a bright and welcoming smile here at UnityPoint. He knew everyones names and details about our families and lives. He has blessed everyone who knew him. I hope he can see how many lives he's touched.
Mike Porter
10/05/2020
Since freshman year in HS we were on the same winter sports together. 1 year of BB and 3 years of swimming. He kept everyone in great spirits and he was truly determined to get better with every practice and meet. Thankfully for FB most of the class of '92 was able to keep up with him and see that Woody had grown but never changed. I cannot express how this news hit me.
Rest well my friend, I look forward to seeing you again.
Lisa
10/04/2020
Darrett worked in the Unity Point cafeteria for as long as I can remember. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. Always smiling and knew everyone's name! Praying for your family. He will be greatly missed by many.
Mali Reed
10/04/2020
Those who go peaceful led good lives. We all know youll be with us! Im so glad weve kept in touch and it was always great to see your smile! Such a great guy, there really arent any words. RIParadise Woody. Huskies for life class of 1992.
Karen Andersen
10/04/2020
Darrett's passing has left a broken heart for all of us at UPH-DM who knew him. No doubt he's spreading a lot of joy in heaven.
Julie
10/04/2020
Darrett knew everyones name! I don't think he ever met a stranger. He was a wonerful human. So sorry for the familes loss. IMMC has lost a good man.
Pam Martin
10/04/2020
so sorry to hear of Darrett's passing. I met him when i worked at Unity Point. He was always a bright spot especially if you were down. He always had a smile and a kind word. He will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you his family.
Brooklyn
10/04/2020
He always had a smile and knew everyones name at Methodist cafeteria. He will be missed.
Michele Grant
10/04/2020
You will always be remembered for your smile your kindness and your pure spirit. You are one of a kind and will always be in the people's heart you touched while on this earth.
Tiffiny
10/03/2020
Prayers of peace and comfort during this difficult time. Darrett was so special to so many- truly a one of a kind man who will be missed greatly. He left his mark in this world- he brought joy and kindness to all he met.
Meagan Smart
10/03/2020
Darrett's bright smile welcomed me to Unitypoint six years ago. He was a great friend who always remembered the little details about everyone's lives and genuinely cared about how things were going. His positivity lit up the room. I will always be grateful that I had the chance to know this amazing person. Fly high my fellow Phoenix, you will be missed.
Doug Blackburn
10/03/2020
My condolences to the family of Darrett Boone. I met Darrett when I got hired at the Des Moines Public Library as a page in 1991. Darrett was a pleasure to be around. He would challenge me to see who could shelve the most books in the shortest time. Darrett could stack a cart with almost 100 books and have it shelved in under an hour. When the Flood of 1993 hit Des Moines, Darrett was an instrumental part in how the library got everything back on the shelves after the entire glass dome floor was completely covered with books while the library was closed.
I kept in contact with Darrett after he left library employment. I often would see him waiting for a bus and often at Burger King downtown.
I was so happy for him when he got his degree. His face would light up when he talked about his life goals.
One of the things Darrett did that I will always remember him for was when my father was at Methodist Hospital dying of cancer. I would get emotionally drained and would retreat to the cafeteria where Darrett was working. Darrett comforted me during one of the most painful times of my life.
Rest in Peace, Darrett.