Elbert W.G. Boogher

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Elbert Boogher Obituary

BOOGHER, ELBERT W.G., 87 - of Port Norris departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening at the home of his daughter in Port Norris. Born in Ocean City, he was the youngest son of the late Elbert W.G. and Elizabeth Reynolds Boogher and the husband of the late Mae Alice Goodman Boogher. Mr. Boogher grew up in Merchantville and Ocean City. He was formerly of Moorestown, Ewing Twp. and Pennington, before residing with his daughter. He was a graduate of the Peddie School in Hightstown, class of 1939 where he excelled in Basketball. Re attended the Univ. of North Carolina. Mr. Boogher was a World War II Army veteran serving under Gen. Patton in the CO A 1709th Signal Service Battalion. He was a Cryptography Technician and served in the Ardennes, Central Europe, Egypt, Libya, Naples, Foggia, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Sicily, and Tunisia Campaigns. He was a member of the Society of the First Infantry Division. Mr. Boogher was a NJ regional salesman for Curtis 1000 for 26 years In Pennington retiring in 1982. He was active In the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Pennington serving as a lay leader and chalice bearer. He also attended St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Bridgeton. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the KA Fraternity. Surviving are his daughter and son in law, Ellen and Gary DeBoeser of Port Norris, granddaughter Clarice Hanna of San Diego, CA, cousin Barbara Moffitt of Crested Butte, CO and Scottsdale AZ, niece Jane Benson Pond of Philadelphia, PA, nephew Douglas Benson of Tarrytown, NY, grand nephew Timothy Benson of St Louis, MO, grand niece Christine Benson Hazel of Andover, MA and several additional nieces and nephews through the United States. Funeral services will be held at the Hoffman Funeral Homes 2507 High St. Fort North, on Tuesday November 27,2007 with Revs. Douglas Rcans, Albert Walton, and Jack Belmont officiating. A Masonic service will begin at 11:00 AM immediately followed by the Funeral service. Interment will be in Haleyville Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 at the funeral home. All family and friends are invited to a community wake in his honor at the DeBoeser home, 2398 Memorial Avenue, Port Norris, and at the friendship hall of Shiloh Baptist Church, Memorial Avenue, Port Norris. Memorial donations may he made to the Cumberland Co. SPCA 1244 N. Delsea Dr. Vineland, NJ 08360, in memory of his beloved dogs, Rusty, a fox terrier and Sugar, an American pit bull terrier.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Nov. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Elbert Boogher

12 Entries

James Cisrow

December 3, 2007

Elbert was just so funny, all the time, even in his pain.

George Kell

December 3, 2007

It was an honor to be a pall bearer for Elbert. I respected him. His funeral was awesome.

Raleigh Nyanankpe

December 3, 2007

I am taking this time to thank you for the manner in which you conducted yourselves by honoring and respecting the wishes of Elbert even during the last minutes of his life and burial. I have lived here so many years and I have not seen a sample of what you did. I strongly believe that for everyone who behances like your family there are countless blessings awaiting them. Also, I must thank Elbert for welcoming and respecting me as a person. May God richly bless you.

Barbara Moffitt

November 26, 2007

Dear Ellen,

I have always been thankful for all both your Dad and Mother did for my parents during their years of declining health at Medford Leas. Unfortunately, I was not able to return in kind as distance curtailed personal hugs and visits.

Whenever we chatted by phone, Elbert and Curly (his name for my almost bald husband) enjoyed exchanging the latest jokes.

Your Dad was always helping others.
How many other senior,senior citizens, continue to read for the blind and to help with a church youth group I wonder if he was the only gentleman to participate in a ladies church circle? This time of year I always recall his story about going to a circle Christmas party. He had neglected to wear a belt. Just as the door was opened, his trousers dropped to his knees! To make matters worse, he was at the wrong house.

Elbert always had a positive outlook on life. There were times when many would have considered their glass was half empty. His glass was always full.

I feel honored to have been a member of Elbert's family AND a close friend.

Ellen, you mentioned you were reading the Bible to your Dad when he headed to Heaven. One couldn't ask for a more appropriate ending to one's life.

God be with you tomorrow and in the days ahead.

Victory Chase

November 26, 2007

Dear Mrs DeBoeser,

I'm so sorry to learn of your dear father's passing. I knew El as a fellow volunteer at Recording for the Blind here in Princeton, and we had such a good time working together - he was a real character!
I cherish my happy memories of him, as I know you and your family do yours. His intelligence, wit, and style will linger long in my heart.

In deepest sympathy,
Victory Chase

Arlene & Larry Caffrey

November 26, 2007

Our deepest sympathies to the family during this time of deep grief. May you each take great comfort in knowing that Elbert has been reunited with his loved ones having gone on before him.

Dear Ellen,
I can personally empathize with your grief at this time ... we both had a loving, strong father-figure ....we miss them every day in some way. I can tell you this - the grief will lessen in time, and the fondest of memories will fill those holes, making you a stronger woman as time goes by. We are to be thankful for all that our fathers taught us, especially unconditional love ....may you rest in those thoughts as you move thru the days ahead.
Lots of love to you -
Arlene & Larry

Pat and Bob Harden

November 25, 2007

Dear Ellen and family,
So sorry for your loss. I'm sure he'll be missed by all.
Your Dad and I had many a good talk. He had so many stories to tell and was so interesting.
May all your memories sustain you in the coming days.
May God Bless You!!
Sincerely,
Pat and Bob Harden
( Nancy's parents )

Chuck & Ellen Boogher

November 25, 2007

TO our "Favorite Uncle". We will
miss your calls, your packages and
your jokes. You were a grandfather to our children, who never knew their own. We loved you much and will miss you always.

Clarice Hanna

November 25, 2007

My Grampy was very dear to me. A father figure in my life. I always felt safe and at home either on the phone or in his presence. He made me laugh so hard and filled my head with great stories of him and my grandmother Mae Alice. I admired his style, his wit, charm, intelligence and dedication to his family. He is now in a better place sitting on clouds with my Grandmother looking down at us smiling and holding each others hands.
I could never put into word how much I'm going to miss my Grampy.

Mr.&Mrs.Aaron D.Harden

November 24, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jane Benson Pond

November 24, 2007

Dearest Uncle,

One of my happiest memories is from the time when you would call on Morrisotown Memorial Hospital in your position with Curtis 1000. If I was doing my volunteer stint in the Snack bar, I would make you the biggesst sandwich and add extra ice crream to your milk shake. I was very proud to do this for you.

God Bless you and your family.

Ellen DeBoeser

November 24, 2007

My Dad was a great guy, one of the last of a great generation, he was a friend to all and an inspiration to many. He will be missed. He did it his way.

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