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Ellen Boley-Foster Obituary

Ellen E. Boley-Foster (Stafford) Formerly of Athens Ellen E. Boley-Foster (Stafford) passed away on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 57 years, Clark Boley; grandson, Dale Boley; granddaughter, Leeah Boley; also her second husband, Stanley Foster of Michigan Center. She is survived by her four children, Donald (Frances) Boley of Florida, Charles (Marjory) Boley of Brooklyn, Marjorie Phillips of Chantilly, VA and Fred (Paula) Boley of Camdenton, MO; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Ellen was born in Hillsdale, MI, she graduated from Quincy High School in 1933, then married Clark Boley in 1934, they moved to Napoleon in 1954 and she was employed at Doc underwear in Jackson, MI. Clark and Ellen then retired and moved to Florida. Ellen enjoyed many activities, knitting, gardening, playing cards, fishing, bowling and traveling. A funeral service is scheduled at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49202 on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Larry Schlenker officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Ellen will be laid to rest next to Clark in Manasota Memorial Park in Florida. www.mem.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Feb. 19, 2009.

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Arlene Wolf

February 27, 2009

Ellen and Mother (Gladys Jones) shared many years of love and friendship. May they receive the blessings of God and now be sitting together sharing stories of their lives.

Chrissy Barbusca

February 23, 2009

Ellen was one of the kindest people in my neighborhood when I was growing up in Bradenton. (We all knew her as Mrs. Boley.) She was a great blessing to many people.

Dian Weldon

February 23, 2009

Both Ellen and Clark were wonderful neighbors who were more than kind to my children. I have missed that kind of neighborly consideration since I relocated. Such rare and treasured memories we all have!

Bill Belton

February 22, 2009

Don,Jack,Marjory& Marjorie Im so sorry to
hear of Ellen's passing

Carole Boyle

February 20, 2009

Jack, Marjory & Marjorie. Was so sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. I am so glad that I was able to see her awhile back when I visited Jeanne. She was so sweet & funny. I loved to play cards with her and she was a great cook. Will miss her & our FL days

Andy and Bonnie Brickner

February 19, 2009

Jack,Marjory and family
Our sympathy in the loss of your mother..She certainly lived a good long life.

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