James Dale DeBoom Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Dale DeBoom (Hartley, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Dale left this world on March 12, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cornelius DeBoom and Pearl DeBoom (Blok); his sisters, Twyla Ritter, Shirley Sohn and Carol Ruby; his brothers-in-law, Verl Ritter, Ronald Sohn, John Ruby and Marshall "Red" Garneau; and his in-laws, Stephen and Kathleen Cole (Cullen).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Cole of Sutherland, IA; his daughter Kathi Hill (Scott); his grandchildren, Lucas Hill, Katie Hill and Samantha Tsang (Brian); his daughter Teri Lehner (Bill); his granddaughters, Brittany Wynia (Brady), Emily Lehner (Parker Metzger) and Rita Schau (Robie); his great grandchildren, Dallas Ripke (Mike) and Colton Schau; his grandchildren, Houston, Rutger Tsang, Covey, Baker, Boden Wynia, Baylor and Bergen Ripke; and his sister Audrey Garneau of Peru, Maine.