Corinne M. Boots

Corinne Mathilda Boots, 84, was born July 19, 1940, in New York City, NY to Leroy and Mazie (Powles) Goodwin. She married Paul Boots and as a military wife moved many times during their lives, settling in Guthrie Center in 1978. Corinne, in addition to being a devoted wife and mother, also worked outside of the home in many bakeries for most of her career, and lastly in housekeeping at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston prior to her retirement. Corinne loved music. She liked to play the keyboard and go out dancing, especially country or line dancing.

Corinne passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Panora Specialty Care.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Amy) Boots and Lisa (Stephen) Harper; grandchildren, Vicki Boots, Chrissy (Brian) Stevens, Dustin Boots, Sydney (Steven) Morris, Ashely (Clayton) Miller, Brandy (Andrew) Watson, and Aiden; great-grandchildren, Azelia, Sutton, Weston, Carter, Madison, Dylan, Easton, McKenzie, McKayla, and one on the way; sister, Bernice Stickevers; son-in-law, Marty Deboer; as well as other extended family and friends.

Corinne was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Boots; parents, Leroy and Mazie Goodwin; sisters, Lucille and Arlean; daughter, Karen Deboer; five angel great-grandbabies; and her dog, Tiffany.

She will be laid to rest with her husband Paul at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Corinne.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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