Donald Lee Martin was the Grand Marshal of this year’s Lord’s Acre Day Parade.
Atchison County legionnaires Tim Morehouse, Andy Riley, Jesse Payne, Chris Stevens, and Brian Peterson parade down Main to start off the Lord’s Acre Day Parade in Westboro, Missouri.
Rob Quimby drove his classic Ford pickup in the parade. Justin Riggins joined him for the cruise.
Sally Wehmann walked the parade route handing out fliers for Tarkio Tech.
Karen Williams and her granddaughters ride along the parade route in the American Legion float.
Several farm equipment vehicles were driven in the parade.
Britney Laur throws out candy from the Westboro Methodist Church float.
Jim Quimby drives one of the Westboro Rural Fire District’s trucks.
Sharon and David Fruechtenicht with the Heartland Riders Chap-ter of the Christian Mo-torcyclists Association wave to the crowd.
Several decorated cakes and handmade items were auctioned off in the Westboro Methodist Church as part of the festivities.
Rory Lambertsen was happy to be at the parade with her mom, Jessica, picking up the tasty treats thrown out from the floats.
Jeff Hall and his horse were flag bearers in the Lord’s Acre Day Parade.
The Tarkio Marching Indians entertained the parade-goers with a few tunes as they marched their way down the parade route.
Nola Bruce was one of the costumed kids who participated in the parade.
The drivers and passengers in these two classics took a trip down memory lane by cruising down Main Street.
By Beverly Clinkingbeard
Donald Lee Martin was named this year’s Lord’s Acre Day Parade Grand Marshal in Westboro, Missouri, Saturday, October 14, 2023. Donald Lee has spent many years serving the community of Westboro with the Westboro Volunteer Fire District and the local legion post.
Donald Lee was born to Lee and Blanche Martin on August 18, 1933. He had two younger brothers, Richard and Maurice K. His parents were farmers and made several moves in the area and he attended the country schools of Centerview, Eureka, Morning Sun and then Westboro School.
In 1953, the U.S. Army drafted Donald Lee for service. He was with the 8th Army, 22nd Infantry and assigned to the 68th Triple A Gun Battalion 90 mm and was stationed south of Seoul, South Korea, when the peace treaty was signed that halted hostilities at the 38th Parallel.
He returned home in 1955 and in August married the late Nancy Clement. To this union a daughter, Jo, was born. He helped at the farm and began pushing dirt with a bulldozer. That became his full-time job and he worked at reshaping the hills of Atchison County.
Donald Lee’s community involvement has been through the Westboro Volunteer Fire District. He has served as officer and missed very few fires. When the call came, he dropped whatever he was doing and raced to the scene.
He has also been active in the Merrill Smith American Legion Post #32. Through this unit, he has participated in ceremonies for veterans and been a leader in Memorial Day commemorations. He also is a member of the 40 & 8 Club. This is within the legion and the focus is sponsorship for medical nurse training. He has volunteered many hours to the Center Grove Cemetery doing the hard work of replacing dirt, picking up worn out memorabilia, and general cleanup.
Nancy and Donald Lee enjoyed collecting antiques and traveling. He says he learned something new every day.
Thank you, Donald Lee, for your service and for the many ways you contributed through community commitment.
