"Kaelyn D - He used to pull me on the sled behind our 4 - Wheeler and We used to go in for hot chocolate with marshmellows"
In loving memory of
Michael John Booth
July 28, 1962 - November 22, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family memorial service will be held. Michael's family is inviting friends to join his service virtually via "Zoom" at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2020. To join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3670133488?pwd=NTdyWWN1SlZWZkJ1YWVCa05MTHp4Zz09
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Michael John Booth, 58, of Hampton, Iowa passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family, after a year-long battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD).
Michael was born July 28, 1962 in Fairfield, Iowa to Frank and Patsy (Hummel) Booth. He was a 1981 graduate of Fairfield High School, and completed the 2-year Winter Farm Operations course at Iowa State University. He met Kimberly Richardson August 23, 1981 (her birthday) and later married December 30, 1983 in Fairfield. Following marriage, the couple farmed with his family until 2002, then moved their family and farming operation to New Hampton. They sold the farm in 2010 and moved to Hampton where they started North Country Grain Systems. Michael was active in Farm Bureau, holding a variety of positions, including president in both Jefferson and Chickasaw counties. He also served as a township trustee in Jefferson County.
Church played an integral part in Mike's life, first as a member of First United Methodist Church in Fairfield, and later as a member of New Hampton United Methodist Church. He was instrumental in starting the Men's Group at Hampton United Methodist Church and was usually one of the last to leave the Saturday morning breakfasts when there was a job to be done around the church. Last year Michael started lay ministry training and attended the Walk to Emmaus. Mike never met a stranger and was blessed with the "gift of gab." He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed cooking and entertaining for family and friends. He also had a great passion for farming, the outdoors, spending many hours gardening, camping, hiking, snowshoeing and tending to his timber home. He aspired to earn his pilot's license having grown up with multiple pilots in the family and watching airplanes come and go from the airport near his childhood home. Traveling with his wife and daughters to Florida, Puerto Rico, Colorado, Hawaii, Texas, Boston, Wisconsin and Minnesota made for some great memories. He will be remembered for his generous heart, infectious laugh, great weekend breakfasts and voice imitations when reading to or playing with his granddaughters.
Those left to honor his memory are his wife Kimberly of Hampton; daughters Marah Booth of New Hampton and Taylor Ward of Marshalltown; granddaughters Kaelyn Deetz, Ellie Koska, and Emaela and Olive Ward; mother Patsy Booth of Hampton and great-nephew Ashton Tlusty of Ely.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Frank, sister Michelle Donald, niece Lynnsey Donald, and his grandparents John Carl and Mabel (Hicks) Booth and Lenox and Mary Lou (Baker) Hummel.
Memorials may be made to Hampton United Methodist Church or the CJD Foundation for research for a cure.
Tributes
"To Kim, Girls and Patsy. I always remember Mike's bright and ornery smile along with his "gift of gab". He will be greatly missed but also always honored, by wonderful memories. Wish we could give you all a big hug. Mike was the "little" brother of one of my best friends in high school. I'm sure they are up to something now!! Take care of each other and be well. Love and Prayers from Mary & Tony Webb"
"I will always remember just how easy it was to smile and laugh together back when we were in high school and that never changed years later. You're all in my prayers and as you move forward in time, I know God will comfort and strengthen you. I can't even imagine the smile on Mike's face as he meets his Lord and moments later, the laughter continues. Rest In Peace, Mike!!"
"Our sympathy to all of you. Carl spoke of you all fondly while doing jobs at the farm by Fairfield. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Carl and Jacqui Hearn "
"My sympathy for Kim, Patsy, and families. I have so many fond memories with Mike. Rest in peace Boothie!"
"Kim and family thinking of you all in the coming days praying for comfort for your family...I remember when we were coming down I35 through Iowa going back home and I put that on FB and found out you were behind us on the interstate so we stopped for a few hours to eat lunch and catch up.. I so enjoyed seeing you both and we didn't want to leave...Rest in Peace dear friend "
"Dear Kim, Patsy, Marsh, Taylor and families...our thoughts and prayers are Ruth each one of you. We will hold Mike in our memory as a kind young man with a smile on his face. I looked forward to seeing him and you Kim each year at the State Fair. He was proud of each of you. May all your precious memories comfort you and may God Bless you and give you peace and strength for each new day. Sending prayers and sympathy you to each of you. Love, Lowell and Mary Smith"