Visitation: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:00 - 11:00 am Hamilton's Funeral Home Des Moines
Service: Friday, February 24, 2012 11:00 a.m. Hamilton's Funeral Home
Private Burial Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery Des Moines
Arrangements: Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens

Roland R. Booth, 82, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the Good Samaritan in Indianola, after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Roland was born December 22, 1929, in Manning, Iowa, to Daniel and Goldie (Molter) Booth. He graduated from Arcadia High School and served in the US Navy. Roland retired in 1995 from NAPA Auto Parts in Guthrie Center after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching football. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family.

Roland is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Vera; children, Jeffrey (Tamela) Booth, Christi (Jerry) Irelan, and Michele (David) Darrah; grandchildren, Jessica Booth (Chris Burke) and Matthew Booth; sister, Francis (Harold) Rodman; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marlene Pell.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2012, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. A private burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or the Good Samaritan Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com