About Us

Theo moved from Forest City, Iowa to Portland, Oregon where he attended Mt. Hood Community College and earned a degree in Mortuary Science. While attending classes and studying he was employed by a funeral home where he met and later married the secretary, Teri Morris, a native of the area. 

After gaining five years of experience with Turner Funeral Home, Spirit Lake, Theo became director/manager of Memorial Funeral Home, Sioux Center, for nine years, and then the director/manager of the Gilbert Funeral Homes in Albia, Lovilia, Bussey, and Moravia. 

Teri attended Northwest Business College, in Portland, Oregon, and then worked as a Secretary at Gables Funeral Home in Oregon. She supports her husband and works alongside helping in numerous ways including the making of meaningful DVD presentations for families to keep as remembrances of their loved ones. 

Theo and Teri have five children, and Tweleve grandchildren: Elizabeth & Daniel Baxter (Bukkiah, Hananiah, Hezakiah and Jael), Forest City, IA; Barb & Matt Etcher (Kinnick, Kloe, and Karley), Pella, IA; Peter & Ashley Boman (Melody,  Connor and Archer+), Moingona, IA; Michelle Boman, Sioux Center; and Samuel & Shannon Boman (Solomon and Sophie), Ames, IA.

Garrett graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 2007.  He attended Iowa Central Community College,  where he obtained his Associates degree. He  graduated from DMAC Mortuary Science program in 2023  and is currently a registered funeral director  intern.

Garrett and his wife Melanie live in Eagle Grove with their two kids Owen and Eve.  He enjoys camping with his family and volunteering to coach youth sports

John and Nancy Morris, Teri’s parents, moved to Webster City from Mesa, AZ to be a part of Boman Funeral Home and the community. Prior to retirement, John worked for a large electric utility in Portland, OR. He enjoys golfing and table tennis. Nancy has been employed in the medical accounting field as well as teaching needlework and rubber stamping. They help with visitations and funerals.