Aaron Robert Boysen, age 53, of rural Columbus Junction, died Friday morning, October 5, 2018, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
The son of Larry Duane and Mary Edith Erwin Boysen, he was born on November 12, 1964, in Burlington. Aaron married the love of his life, Bambi Dawn Jackson on December 26, 1987
in Wapello. They renewed their 30th Anniversary wedding vows on December 26, 2017, at the Louisa Center Church in Wapello.
He was a Wapello High School graduate in 1983, attended Kirkwood Community College, and graduated from Western Illinois University in 1987 with a B.S. Degree in Animal Science. While at Western Illinois University, he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and on the WIU Livestock Judging Team.
Aaron had a very successful career with Kent Nutrition Group for 30 years, initially as a District Sales Manager and later in Product Marketing at the corporate office.
Aaron had a passion for animal agriculture through raising, showing, and judging livestock. One of his greatest joys came through watching his children grow and thrive in their life experiences. His two grandchildren brought many smiles and blessed memories. Aaron had an infectious speaking ability, enjoyed making and sharing wine with others, and loved the great outdoors.
Aaron was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello and in recent time was actively attending the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello. He was part of the Wapello FFA Chapter who started the annual Wapello FFA Rodeo and also obtained his Iowa FFA Degree. In his adult years, he served as a Wamaco 4-H Leader, was a member of the Louisa County Cattlemen’s Association, and served on the Western Illinois University Ag Advisory Committee and on the Louisa County Extension Council.
Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Larry in 2016, and his uncle, Harold Boysen.
The son of Larry Duane and Mary Edith Erwin Boysen, he was born on November 12, 1964, in Burlington. Aaron married the love of his life, Bambi Dawn Jackson on December 26, 1987
in Wapello. They renewed their 30th Anniversary wedding vows on December 26, 2017, at the Louisa Center Church in Wapello.
He was a Wapello High School graduate in 1983, attended Kirkwood Community College, and graduated from Western Illinois University in 1987 with a B.S. Degree in Animal Science. While at Western Illinois University, he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and on the WIU Livestock Judging Team.
Aaron had a very successful career with Kent Nutrition Group for 30 years, initially as a District Sales Manager and later in Product Marketing at the corporate office.
Aaron had a passion for animal agriculture through raising, showing, and judging livestock. One of his greatest joys came through watching his children grow and thrive in their life experiences. His two grandchildren brought many smiles and blessed memories. Aaron had an infectious speaking ability, enjoyed making and sharing wine with others, and loved the great outdoors.
Aaron was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello and in recent time was actively attending the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello. He was part of the Wapello FFA Chapter who started the annual Wapello FFA Rodeo and also obtained his Iowa FFA Degree. In his adult years, he served as a Wamaco 4-H Leader, was a member of the Louisa County Cattlemen’s Association, and served on the Western Illinois University Ag Advisory Committee and on the Louisa County Extension Council.
Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Larry in 2016, and his uncle, Harold Boysen.
Aaron Robert Boysen, age 53, of rural Columbus Junction, died Friday morning, October 5, 2018, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
The son of Larry Duane and Mary Edith Erwin Boysen, he was born on November 12, 1964, in Burlington. Aaron married the love of his life, Bambi Dawn Jackson on December 26, 1987
in Wapello. They renewed their 30th Anniversary wedding vows on December 26, 2017, at the Louisa Center Church in Wapello.
He was a Wapello High School graduate in 1983, attended Kirkwood Community College, and graduated from Western Illinois University in 1987 with a B.S. Degree in Animal Science. While at Western Illinois University, he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and on the WIU Livestock Judging Team.
Aaron had a very successful career with Kent Nutrition Group for 30 years, initially as a District Sales Manager and later in Product Marketing at the corporate office.
Aaron had a passion for animal agriculture through raising, showing, and judging livestock. One of his greatest joys came through watching his children grow and thrive in their life experiences. His two grandchildren brought many smiles and blessed memories. Aaron had an infectious speaking ability, enjoyed making and sharing wine with others, and loved the great outdoors.
Aaron was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello and in recent time was actively attending the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello. He was part of the Wapello FFA Chapter who started the annual Wapello FFA Rodeo and also obtained his Iowa FFA Degree. In his adult years, he served as a Wamaco 4-H Leader, was a member of the Louisa County Cattlemen’s Association, and served on the Western Illinois University Ag Advisory Committee and on the Louisa County Extension Council.
Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Larry in 2016, and his uncle, Harold Boysen.
The son of Larry Duane and Mary Edith Erwin Boysen, he was born on November 12, 1964, in Burlington. Aaron married the love of his life, Bambi Dawn Jackson on December 26, 1987
in Wapello. They renewed their 30th Anniversary wedding vows on December 26, 2017, at the Louisa Center Church in Wapello.
He was a Wapello High School graduate in 1983, attended Kirkwood Community College, and graduated from Western Illinois University in 1987 with a B.S. Degree in Animal Science. While at Western Illinois University, he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and on the WIU Livestock Judging Team.
Aaron had a very successful career with Kent Nutrition Group for 30 years, initially as a District Sales Manager and later in Product Marketing at the corporate office.
Aaron had a passion for animal agriculture through raising, showing, and judging livestock. One of his greatest joys came through watching his children grow and thrive in their life experiences. His two grandchildren brought many smiles and blessed memories. Aaron had an infectious speaking ability, enjoyed making and sharing wine with others, and loved the great outdoors.
Aaron was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello and in recent time was actively attending the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello. He was part of the Wapello FFA Chapter who started the annual Wapello FFA Rodeo and also obtained his Iowa FFA Degree. In his adult years, he served as a Wamaco 4-H Leader, was a member of the Louisa County Cattlemen’s Association, and served on the Western Illinois University Ag Advisory Committee and on the Louisa County Extension Council.
Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Larry in 2016, and his uncle, Harold Boysen.
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