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John Boline Obituary
born on October 22, 1949 at St. Joseph Hospital in Vancouver to Edward and Mary Boline. He
graduated from Fort Vancouver High School in 1967 and continued his studies at Clark Community
College earning a degree in Applied Arts, Automotive Technology in 1969. After over 50 years in the
automotive industry, he finally sold his auto-repair business in 2023.
John married Connie Jean Moran in September 1969 and together they raised two daughters.
Connie preceded John in death in 2011, and both are survived by daughters Jerri Boline and Angela
(Boline) and husband John Reinwald, and two granddaughters, Mallory and Morgan Reinwald.
John remarried in May of 2016. He is survived by his wife KayAnn (McDow) Boline and her children,
son Scott McDow and wife Brandi, daughter Brieanne (McDow) Hamilton and her husband Michael
Hamilton, and their two children, Alex and Emma Hamilton.
John is also survived by his siblings, older brother Jim Boline and wife Denise, younger siblings,
brother Tom Boline and wife Debbie, and Therese Boline-Williams and husband Dan, as well as
many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
John's Celebration of Life will be held at the Fort Vancouver Red Cross Community Room, 605
Barnes Rd., Vancouver, WA. 98661 on June 20th, 2024 from 2-4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association, or to a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Boline
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Darriene Freeman
October 22, 2025
John, I miss you very much. Today would have been your 76th birthday and mine will come in 2 months exactly. I think of you often and know that I will be joining you not too far down the line. The world was a better place with you here and so you're missed by many. Hugs to you, my friend. RIP Darriene
Artemas Karczag
August 15, 2025
John was the reason I fell in love with cars. He shared his passion for the Rx7 with me and helped me build my first car.
He was always honest with me and watching him work was magical. I was always surprised at how much knowledge one man had. I regret not taking him Shoe string chips more often. I miss you John.
Darriene Freeman
June 4, 2025
John, I was just thinking of you yesterday as I was working in the greenhouse. I rescue small trees, and I have the start of an oak tree I will plant on my farm, just for you and the birds who will house there in time. Still missing you and remembering how terrific a person and how nice to visit with you as you worked on my truck and MG.
Doug Muralha
October 16, 2024
I met John in 2005, he was my go to mechanic for my personal and business vehicles. John was a wonderful man, he was always patient and kind to me. John even took time to help me when hard times fell on me and I needed a mechanic. He walked me through the work which I did in his parking lot. He always had a big smile and I appreciate him.
Darriene Freeman
September 27, 2024
My heart is breaking with this news. I had just dialed his number a few days ago and left him a message that I wanted to visit him. I met John when he was suggested as a mechanic for my vehicles. He was the kindest, most honest person and I am SO sad to hear of his passing, as he and I had become friends. RIP my friend.
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