MARTINSVILLE
Don I. Boner, 77, known as Brent to family and friends lost his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on November 4, 2021. He died in his home in Martinsville, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family.
Brent was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Kenneth and Harriett Boner. Growing up Morgan County, Brent attended both grade school and high School there graduating from Martinsville High School. He was a proud graduate of the class of ‘62 and enjoyed attending his high school reunions. Brent attended one year at Indiana Business College. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving honorably in the U.S. Navy. He achieved the rank of ETR2, Electronics Technician Radar, 2nd class Petty Officer while having a classified clearance. After serving in the Navy, Brent began working at the Naval War Center, also known as Naval Avionics. In 1968, he received recognition for suggestions that helped the plant save money. After retiring in 1993, Brent decided to start back to work. He worked for
ten years at the Walmart Return Center.
Brent had many interests. He loved spending time on his farm near Madison, Indiana. He spent his time building a house, preparing and tending his fields in preparation for hunting in the fall. Also, Brent enjoyed hunting turkey in the spring. He was proud of the “twin” bucks he shot, making sure those were mounted and hung side by side on the wall! Also, Brent was pleased with the big turkey he shot and had a full body mount completed. Other interests included IU basketball during the Bobby Knight era, Pacer’s basketball, Indy Car Racing and NASCAR racing during the Jeff Gordan/Danica Patrick years. Also, he was an avid Trump supporter.
Brent leaves behind his loved ones: Curt Boner, wife Mary; sister Anita Martin, husband Phil, sister and caregiver, Star Fallahay; sister-in-law, Josefa Boner; and numerous nephews, nieces try, great-nephews and great-nieces. Brent was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Harriett Boner; a brother, Larry Boner; and nephew, SFC Darrin Curt Boner.
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Brent’s Celebration of Life will be held at. Village Bible Church, 695 E. Pushville Rd., Greenwood, Indiana, 46143. Visiting hours will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m., with the Celebration of Life following at 1:00. There will be no graveside service following.
The family would appreciate donations be made to the Alzheimers Association. Website: act.alz.org. Make sure that you note that your contribution goes to support the Greater Indiana Chapter in Indianapolis, Indiana.
