Mauri Booton
January 17, 2010
Mauri Booton, 60, was born February 19, 1949 in Hamburg, Iowa and died suddenly Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. prior to the Celebration.
Mauri was a very spirited, independent and caring man. He dedicated himself to raising cancer awareness through fundraising and volunteering. He was the founder of Project Woo Hoo!! and the former owner of Great Harvest Bread Company.
Mauri’s memory will forever be cherished by the love of his life, Mary Hellerstedt. He will also be remembered for his zest for life by the many friends whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary “Maggie” Booton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family for appropriation to John Stoddard Cancer Center and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training to carry on Mauri’s quest for a cure. “Woo Hoo!! Life is good!!”
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Patty Ryan
01/25/2010
My Dear Mary,
I just found out about Mauri 15 minutes ago. I am devistated at his passing, as you must be. I am more ashamed I did not know to come to celebrate the life of such a great person whom I loved so much! Oh Mary....what can I say or do?
He taught me so much in life! How to play, how to care for children, how to care for people! His creativity was endless! You both together was the greatest example of 2 people who loved each other and shared this love with everyone! I love you both so much! Please email me so we can talk.
Oh Mary, Ilove you and you are in my prayers!!! Oh Mary I do not have words.. .. Love, Patty
Carlos Jayne
01/24/2010
I am sorry I could not make it to Mauri's service today. I have been following Mauri's heroic journey in his Journal and through his other communications and the times I saw him at Great harvest and, way back at the beginning, in the hospital. Remission almost seems like a cruel thing, but it does bring that blast of HOPE we all need in the middle of deep crisis > and Mauri used his time with a mighty effort for the cause of fighting cancer. He's truly got a corner on the "WOO-HOO" way to go after something. >>Mary, your support and strength helped get him to where he could give the struggle his best . My thoughts and prayers are with you and I know Mauri is watching all proceedings from his perch at the bakery table next to St. Peter.
Dan Kucera
01/24/2010
Mary,... Mauri was one of the luckiest men in the world. He had you by his side. Thinking of you, ... Love Dan and Clive
Jim Dahl family
01/24/2010
Mary:
All here are sad that Mauri is gone. When I told the kids, Emily walked right into the kitchen and made cornbread. Isaac remembered the pirate, and was sad that "the girl" would be alone now.
If there was only harp music in heaven before, I reckon that has changed now. Now there is a new musical director. Never the same song twice, unless that's what you like, I suppose, because, well, it is heaven after all.
I just tuned my guitar this morning. I think I'll play a little tribute with some Jimmy Rogers tunes.
Thoughts here are with you.
With love,
Jim and Teri and family
Carlene Buck
01/23/2010
I was so shocked to hear that Maurice had died. We were friends so very long ago in Coin. Sixty is much to young to go, but he packed a lot into those 60 years. I am so sorry for your loss, Mary.
abbey robertson
01/22/2010
It was a pleasure to meet Mauri at our recent Team in Training kick off meeting. He was at my table and proudly showed all of his TNT bracelets and gave us all a chuckle despite his brave story about battling cancer. He was an inspiration and I'm sure we will all be running/walking in his honor at our respective events. I know he'll be cheering us on in June. My sympathies to all his loved ones.
Cindy Brady
01/21/2010
Mary:
I am so very sorry to learn of Mauri's passing. I know he has endured an arduous battle for several years. I am praying, our Father, in His love, will wrap His arms around you and bring comfort. My heart aches for you understanding how deeply you grieve.
Caringly,
Cindy Brady
Scott Hurley
01/20/2010
I knew Mauri for only a short time, but he and Mary always made me feel at home and I loved his eclectic collection of music. A while back, I heard Adrian Belew's "Oh Daddy," on the radio and I instantly thought it would be just the kind of song Mauri would have playing down at Great Harvest.
linda powers
01/20/2010
I am sorry for the loss of this life-loving man.
I wish you peace.
Trula Foughty
01/20/2010
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of Mauri's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daila Floyd
01/19/2010
Mary,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mauri. I'll always remember working with you both during the Christmas season at one of my most favorite places in the world! I'm praying that you somehow find peace through this all.
Love,
Daila
Jamie Buelt
01/19/2010
I hardly knew Mauri, meeting him for the first time at an LLS meeting this past year. Wow, what a huge presence, and what a great big bear hug he gave life. Let us all learn from Mauri. Live every day as if it's shark week and never, ever be afraid to wear a "say-something" hat.
So glad to meet you, Mauri!. My heart-felt sympathies to all who knew and loved you.
Lynn (Ver Woert) Miller
01/19/2010
Dear Mary,
I'm not sure if you remember me.. it's been years. But I got my first graphic design job at Maynard printing in 1990. Mauri was my mentor and friend. I have remembered him fondly after all this time. I also remember our country line dancing lessons! :-)
I was googling Mauri to see about adding him to my LinkedIn network. I was shocked and moved to tears to learn that this world has lost him.
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies and know he is remembered and loved by many, many people. Even those from 20 years ago.
Lynn (Ver Woert) Miller
Denver, Colorado
Doug/Margaret Delker
01/19/2010
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Mauri's passing. I know how completely dedicated you two were to one another and how difficult it must be for you without him right now. I also know that the two of you shared such a love of life and love of sharing that few people are ever blessed to know. Mauri was a great and courageous man supported completely by you, his loving, courageous companion. The two of you knew such joy amongst all the pain and suffering and you were able to spread that joy to many others giving them the courage to face another day. Mauri/Mary, you inspired everyone you came in contact with! We love you!
Teresa Powell
01/19/2010
I am so sorry to hear about Maury. I will keep in you my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Teresa