WILLIAM BOSTON Obituary

WILLIAM (BILL) BOSTON NOVEMBER 5, 1923 Bill was born in Tyler, Missouri. He spent most of his youth in the Missouri - Tennessee area. He joined the Army Air Corp in 1940. After a 5 year career he ended up in Chico, CA where he met his wife, Elisabeth (Betty) Bentley Johnstone. In 1945 they moved to Riverbank, CA where they lived till 1986 when Bill retired from a 40 year career in banking. Between deposits and family Bill spent most of his time golfing and volunteering. Bill was on the Riverbank City counsel for 12 years, 8 of those as Mayor. Under his leadership Riverbank built the Community Center and Pool. The city also bought the water company and received an award from the president of the United States for the cleanest city in it's size category. It was at this time that he came up with 'Riverbank City of Action'. Bill was president of Riverbank Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. He was Man of the Year in Riverbank and volunteer of the Year with American Cancer Society and Oakdale Hospital auxiliary. He was a member of Riverbank Methodist Church, Rotary International and Oakdale Golf and Country Club. He was also instrumental in starting Riverbank Cheese and Wine Expo over 30 years ago. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years Elisabeth, sister Ethie Jane Rains of Florida and 3 daughters. Patricia (Tom) Shaefer, Andrea Gilbert and Becky Boston. He has 6 grandchildren, Teresa, Tony, Robyn, Brett, Kristyn and Matthew. Bill has 9 Great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Gray Boston and mother Freda Harris. The services for Bill will be Monday, Nov 1,2010 at 11:00 AM. They will start at Oakdale Citizens Cemetery, graveside. Immediately following the services we will remember him with a reception at H-B in Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to: Community Hospice Foundation, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto Ca., 95356 www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM BOSTON

8 Entries

Charlotte & David Shaefer

November 1, 2010

To Betty, Pat, Andrea & Becky,
What a wonderful man Bill was.
I will always remember the different family get-togethers we had & Bill was there. Bill came into our lives Pat when you married Tom. He will always be remembered for his quick wit & sense of humor. Just remember he is not really gone, as he will live on in each of your hearts & in the memories each of you have of the many years you spent together. He will be dearly missed by all who knew & loved him.

Janey Bjustrom

October 29, 2010

I knew and enjoyed Bill for many years.
As well as community minded, I remember him as family orientated. I watched him be there to encourage and lend a helping hand to help his children and grandchildren meet thier goals.
He was a good friend to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
I send prayers and warmest wishes of sympathy to his caring family.

Ron Carter

October 28, 2010

To Betty, Pat, Andrea, & Becky
So sorry to hear of the loss Bill. Bill was truly one of a kind.
I know he will be missed by your family, but he will also be
missed by those who knew him in the Riverbank Community.
My thoughts are with your family.

October 28, 2010

You could call Bill Boston MR RIVERBANK as he was very involved with the city and the people. Everyone knew Bill and he did a lot for the city of Riverbank and a lot for the people. It was like he felt he was put on earth to give of himself and he lived up to it. A good man.
Lloyd Glasgow

OAKDALE PHARMACY

October 28, 2010

OUR CONDOLENCES 2 ALL OF DA FAMILY N BETTY. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND N CUSTOMER AT OUR PHARMACY N WILL B REMEMBERED!!!!

October 28, 2010

Rest in peace, friend,

Jess Langford

Carroll and Donna Hendrix

October 28, 2010

Betty, we are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was "one of a kind" and will be greatly missed.

Eldon Harmon

October 28, 2010

My Condolences goes out to Bill's friends and familey. Bill was my first bank manager boss in my 45 year career in banking. I know how much he loved his family and the town of Riverbank. I remember on his birthday in 1965 I gave his an old dollar bill I had in my collection. It was one that was made before the standard size bills of today. He though that was to much to give and tried to give it back many time. I told him he could tell everyone it was the first dollar he ever made. I really enjoyed Bill's friendship during my employment with him. He was very instrumental in getting me promoted in the banking industry. I know Bill will be missed by everyone who knew him! He was a great guy!

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