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John Boros Obituary

BOROS, John J. 90, passed away to be with the Lord on May 19, 2011. John was born April 3, 1921 in Divernon, IL. After graduation from high school, he attended Illinois Business College before entering the Coast Guard intelligence. He was injured by an explosion one week before Pearl Harbor & became a totally disabled veteran. John worked for 20 years for General Motors in Detroit, MI. He was an avid golfer, poet, gifted musician & accomplished pilot. Preceded in death by three brothers & one sister; he is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen; three daughters, Bonita Kearns of Tucson, AZ; Dr. Becky Boros of Chicago, IL; Elizabeth Hardenbrook of Gainesville, FL; brother, Jeno Boros; three grandsons, Justin, Brent & Travis; granddaughter, Courtney; two great-grandchildren, Joshua & Abby. Visitation for friends will be 5-8 pm, Monday, May 23, 2011 at Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel where a funeral service will take place at 6 pm. Interment with military honors will be conducted at 11 am, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Florida National Cemetery. Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel 352-686-6649 "Family Owned & Operated" www.merrittfuneral.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 22, 2011.

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Elizabeth Boros-Hardenbrook

May 19, 2023

12 years.....still miss you very much. I love you dad. Betsy

Jim Lott

June 6, 2011

God's Love and peace be with, John Boros's spirit, and his love and peace be with you, Mrs. Boros, Bonnie, Becky, and Betsy. On behalf of the Lott family, We miss him.

June 5, 2011

I knew you not, in this time and space,
But, your being a poet, I can surely say.

Your soul was pure, and held a certain grace.

That only your eyes could see the way,
Life with all its beauty could portray...


Farewell Kindred Soul,
Kate Hoctor Bieler

June 5, 2011

I loved you, Dad!
Becky

Dad's 89th Bithday!

June 4, 2011

June 4, 2011

You will never be forgotten. Go in love and light knowing you were loved very much. Becky

Travis Hardenbrook

June 2, 2011

Well, this is not goodbye grandpa, just a turning point in "the memory" of the unforgiving thing we call life. A simple kiss in the wind, a leisure walk with the one we love most, and a quick ride on that old red Schwinn bicycle. You are missed dearly, go forever now in the arms of grace and peace. "We cannot travel alone!"

- Travis

May 26, 2011

Dear Daddy,
I will miss you so very much and I don't know how I will ever get over your passing. I know you are with the Lord and will look forward to the time I hear you call me "Kitten" again in heaven. Your youngest daughter, Betsy

Jim Hines

May 24, 2011

My Uncle John lived a long life I was happy to have him as an uncle who used to make all the cousins laugh when we were kids.
We remember him with a smile on his face almost every time you saw him.
Love Jim
RIP

Kerstin Wright

May 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Helen.

Kerstin (Hines) Wright & family

Jack & Sheila Hines

May 23, 2011

May Our menory never burn out. Keep the light shining forever with His spirit by your side. Much Love

Anthony Evan Hines

May 23, 2011

"My condolences" Take care Aunt Helen~
Love Anthony Hines

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