Carl Boe

Eulogy at Dad's memorial service

A few years ago I took a time management class – one of the exercises was to identify and prioritize our values. To do this, we were supposed to imagine we were 80 years old and wondering what we would like someone to say about us at a memorial service.
Great exercise – you start with a list, then prioritize the list, and set up goals and tasks based on that list. I mentioned it to Carl Boe, and he couldn’t think of a bigger waste of time –...

Charlotte - David, Mark, Karen, Brad, Lance and Dan,
The Boe family moved in down the street when I was a kid. I was at that age where
helping with babies was fun, so I hung out a lot at the Boe house. When I was eleven Bud and Marilyn asked if I would like to babysit for them. With my Mom down the street for back up I went to work for the Boe clan. For fifty cents an hour I learned childcare and house keeping hands on. I loved every minute of it. Thanks to the trust Bud and Marilyn...

Charlotte, David, Mark, Karen, Brad, Lance and Dan: Oh, the memories I have of time spent with Bud! I can't possibly tell them all here.

Being the newest and youngest sister-in-law, he took me under his wing and taught me the ropes. The times he and Bert were going to go out for a "cold one" when we would get together in Grangeville, and he so graciously let me tag along when all the other women were at home with all the kids (of course, that was before I was a mother). Maybe...

Carl gave me and so many others his guidance and expertise from his years of military, education and common sense values. I worked with Carl at the Bon (Macy's)in the 90's. He was always there to help you, scold you, help you again and finally have good laugh with. The floors were always so clean and shiny that you could eat off of them. Perfection was his mantra and it showed everyday. Then came the prankster side of him....boy did we have fun! Many good laughs again and again. Remember...

I didn't know Carl well, but I did know him a long time being a fellow carver and know that he was a fine man and always friendly. Condolences to the family from Al & I and also from all of the Northwest Carvers Association. Carl will be sorely missed.
Betty Miller, editor for Northwest Chippings.

Uncle Bud was proof that once a Marine always a Marine. As a nephew of Uncle Bud's, I always looked up to him and enjoyed being around him. He had a great affection for children, family, those around him, and life. My brothers and I will never forget the hiking trip along the Washington Coast, holidays spent together in Grangeville, and searching for garnetts along the Salmon River in Riggins, Idaho. Thanks Uncle Bud for the many great lasting memories. Prayers and well wishes to...

I remember so well when we got the announcement and picture of Carl and Charlotte after their wedding. I was looking at my cousin Charlotte and admiring how nice she looked and Gordy looked at Carl and recognized him from the Woodcarver's. What a nice surprise. We couldn't wait to see them together. What a great guy he was.

Gordy and Bev Anderson

To Carl's Family,
My mother was Betty Davidson Dobler, Chehalis High class of 46. Carl was always so good in keeping in contact with mom with any school news, reunions etc. I am sure he will be missed by many many people. Thanks Carl for staying in touch with our mother.
The Dobler Kids, Jennie, Sandy & Ken

Mr. Boe was my freshman football coach and basketball coach when I attended Winlock Schools in the late 1960's. He was the splitting imagine of a "poster" marine. He taught and coached the same way......his way. He had a huge influence what I would become in later life as an educator and as a coach. He had a tough image, but underneath that was a warm and caring man. After he left Winlock, I would still run into him at other sporting events, usually at the State basketball tournaments. ...