John Boe • 1913 - 2003

John Boe, 89, 438 17th St. NW, Minot, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at his residence.

John Boe was born on October 12, 1913 in Kenmare, ND, the son of Jorgan and Mabel Boe. He was raised and educated in the Kenmare area. On September 25, 1935, he married Alma LaCaille in Bottineau. Following their marriage they made their home in Kenmare until moving to Minot in the early 1940's.
While living in Minot he worked for Singer Sewing Machine, Culligan Soft
Water, Cloverdale Foods and KQDY Radio. He was also a lay preacher at the Carrington Church of the Brethren. They then moved to Bismarck where he worked for the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department as a jailer. He
advanced to Captain. He retired in 1982. He was a member of the ND Peace Officers Association. They continued to live in Bismarck until moving back to Minot in 1993. In 1995 they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Mr. Boe was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Minot.

Survivors: Three sons, John LeRoy, Enid, OK, Terence (Terry) Minot,
Gerald (Gerry) San Antonio, TX, One daughter Audrey Steuck, Moorhead, MN.
13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, two
sisters Irene (Alvin) Burcham, Sterling, AK, Helen (Francis) Mary, Salem,
OR, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Alma, son Dennis, two sisters, Jennie
Lang and Rachel Cole, grandson Jeffrey Steuck.

Funeral: Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 10:30 am in Faith United Methodist Church, Minot.

Burial: Sunset Memorial Cemetery

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church.

Officiant: Rev. Mary Anne Sheldon

Music: Dove Watkin and Tammy Vernon, special music
"In The Garden Medley" "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow"

Congregational Hymns: "Beyond The Sunset" "Amazing Grace"
Barb Hultberg, organist

Active Bearers: James Boe, David Boe, Timothy Steuck, David Bishoff, Fred Boger, Daniel Theis

Honorary Bearers: John's family and friends

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