Ferrell LaMont Boyles of Hawarden, Iowa, age 78, went to his heavenly home to be with his lord and maker on Monday, April 15, 2019.  He was surrounded by his loving family in his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Prayer services will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 10:30 AM with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 AM at The Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawarden, IA.

Ferrell was born on October 10, 1940, in Hawarden, IA, to Guy & Edna (Mohlman) Boyles.  He was a graduate of Hawarden HS.

He married the love of his life, Grace Irene (Bliek), of Rock Valley, on Aug. 22, 1959.  They made their home in Hawarden, IA, where they raised four children.  LaMont Boyles, Rhonda (John) Bostick of Brenham, TX.  Kyle (Amy) Boyles of Arlington, VA, and Michelle "Shelly" Reece of Hawarden, IA.

Ferrell spent 31 years in the packing industry, 13 yrs at Needham/Flavorland in Sioux City, IA and 18 yrs at Beef America in Le Mars, IA.  After leaving the packing industry, he worked at Wells Blue Bunny and retired in 2006.

Ferrell enjoyed being outdoors by hunting, fishing, and camping with his family and friends.  When children began blessing his life, he enjoyed the walks and time spent with them.

Ferrell had a knack for building and remodeling not only his home but homes of friends and family.

Ferrell was preceded in death by his infant granddaughter, 2 nephews, parents, a son-in-law, and a sister.

He is survived by his wife, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; also survived by brother, Darvin (Peggy) Boyles of Idaho Falls, ID; and sister, Sherry Jenkins of Sioux City; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.