South Dakota Patriot Guard Riders

George enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan and war was declared.  He served his country for three years.  After completing his service to his country, George furthered his education at South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.; Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Mortuary Science, Minneapolis, Minn.  He worked at several funeral homes and eventually became a partner in Banton Funeral Home in 1954.  In 1956 he became majority stockholder at which time he renamed the business George Boom Funeral Home.

George Boom, 100, died Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Touchmark All Saints Retirement Community in Sioux Falls, SD.  His Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2026 at East Side Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.  He will be buried at Hills of Rest Cemetery.  The family will be present to greet friends for Visitation on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls.

Flags will be posted 1-1/2 hrs prior to the visitation and the funeral.  This is done to have the flags in place and flying when family arrives at the funeral home and the church.

Stage for Visitation: 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 25th at George Boom Funeral Home, 3408 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD.

Stage for Funeral: 10:00 AM, Monday, October 26 at East Side Lutheran Church, 1300 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD.

Stage at cemetery: 11:30 AM at Hills of Rest Cemetery, Enter the cemetery through the gate in the rear parking lot at George Boom Funeral Home.

Flags will be provided at the cemetery.

Ride Captain: Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com