BOICE, Jean Fennell
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BOICE, Jean Fennell
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Posted: 8 Apr 2007 5:59PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Boice, Fennell, Bowden, Curley, Fassett
The Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay, WI, April 08, 2007
Jean Boice passed away peacefully Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Scandia Village, Sister Bay, Wis. She was born on Aug.17, 1913, in New Rochelle, N.Y., to Edward and Grace (Bowden) Fennell. She graduated from Briarcliff Women's School. In 1937, she married Hugh Kendall Boice Jr. at Quaker Ridge outside of New York City.
Because Hugh was an owner and executive in the radio and television business, the couple moved many times years during the course of their 46 year marriage. In 1947, Jean and Hugh moved to Milwaukee where they raised their two sons. In 1967, they moved to Green Bay. The family first visited Door County in 1953. Hugh and Jean became part- time residents in 1972, when they built a home near Juddville. Jean's ability to adapt, and her enjoyment of others proved that wherever they landed, she garnered friendships that lasted a lifetime.
Called "Birdie" by family and friends, Jean enjoyed the outdoors where she spent her time fishing, hunting, golfing, and bird watching. Her prowess as a cook and hostess was widely known and modeled by many. She had a strong, humble faith and was an active member of the Episcopal Church for most of her life. She had a distinctive affinity with birds, children, and dogs, and has been called an "other mother" by many younger adults who knew her well.
Jean is survived by sons, Hugh Kendall Boice III (Bonnie), Cleveland, Ohio; Edward Petrie Boice, Ellison Bay Wisconsin; and grandson, Orrin Kendall Boice, Los Angeles.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sister, Grace Curley; brother, Edward Fennell; and niece, Anne Curley Fassett.
Jean's grace, courage, compassion, and cheerfulness will continue to be a model for all she touched. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Christ the King — Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Scandia Village Sister Bay, Wis.
A memorial service is planned for August in Door County.
The family extends great appreciation for the kindness of care to Scandia Village, Unity Hospice, Reverend Barbara Sanja, and Casperson Funeral Home.
Jean Boice passed away peacefully Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Scandia Village, Sister Bay, Wis. She was born on Aug.17, 1913, in New Rochelle, N.Y., to Edward and Grace (Bowden) Fennell. She graduated from Briarcliff Women's School. In 1937, she married Hugh Kendall Boice Jr. at Quaker Ridge outside of New York City.
Because Hugh was an owner and executive in the radio and television business, the couple moved many times years during the course of their 46 year marriage. In 1947, Jean and Hugh moved to Milwaukee where they raised their two sons. In 1967, they moved to Green Bay. The family first visited Door County in 1953. Hugh and Jean became part- time residents in 1972, when they built a home near Juddville. Jean's ability to adapt, and her enjoyment of others proved that wherever they landed, she garnered friendships that lasted a lifetime.
Called "Birdie" by family and friends, Jean enjoyed the outdoors where she spent her time fishing, hunting, golfing, and bird watching. Her prowess as a cook and hostess was widely known and modeled by many. She had a strong, humble faith and was an active member of the Episcopal Church for most of her life. She had a distinctive affinity with birds, children, and dogs, and has been called an "other mother" by many younger adults who knew her well.
Jean is survived by sons, Hugh Kendall Boice III (Bonnie), Cleveland, Ohio; Edward Petrie Boice, Ellison Bay Wisconsin; and grandson, Orrin Kendall Boice, Los Angeles.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sister, Grace Curley; brother, Edward Fennell; and niece, Anne Curley Fassett.
Jean's grace, courage, compassion, and cheerfulness will continue to be a model for all she touched. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Christ the King — Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Scandia Village Sister Bay, Wis.
A memorial service is planned for August in Door County.
The family extends great appreciation for the kindness of care to Scandia Village, Unity Hospice, Reverend Barbara Sanja, and Casperson Funeral Home.