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JULIUS OSCAR BOOS Julius Oscar Boos of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2010 in the hospice unit of Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 64. Julius was born in Trinidad on January 5, 1946, to Oscar and Gwen Boos and was one of three children. Although he was incredibly bright, Julius never enjoyed going to school. He surprised his family by leaving high school and choosing the hard and dangerous life of an oil rig worker, where he quickly advanced from laborer to supervisory positions in Trinidad, the Amazon jungles of Ecuador and Peru as well as the Catalan region of Spain. His insatiable curiosity led to the life as a natural scientist, an expert recognized worldwide despite his lack of academic credentials. He became a leading member of the International Aroid Society and in 2009 had a new species of flowering plant named in his honor, the Anthurium boosii. Journals in which his writings were published include: Aroideana, Contributions of the American Entomological Institute, Journal of Arachnology, Living World, The Coleopterists Bulletin, Herpetologica and Systematic Zoology. Julius is survived by his wife, Susan Carter Boos; his older brother, Hans Boos; many Carter and Boos in-laws as well as cousins, nephews, nieces and countless friends. A Memorial Service will be held on August 21 at 2:00 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, located at 345 South Military Trail in West Palm Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Susan Boos Trust Fund or to the American Cancer Society. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Charlie Lockerson
August 20, 2010
May you rest in peace now my Brother. you will be deeply missed and never forgotten. we shared may great years together and we will share many more as you will always be in my heart and mind. The Lockerson family Charlie,lorie Sierra and Sage
Genevieve Ferry
August 9, 2010
My sincere condolences
I were very glad to collect Anthurium boosii in Ecuador with DR Tom Croat.
Genevieve Ferry
Nancy, France
Ken & Rita Catalano
August 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. I worked with Julius at Vila, his stories and humor were the high lite of the day for many. He will be missed.
Steve Lucas
August 7, 2010
Susie, Julius was a dear friend and although you and I have never met I will always consider you and Lucy family. Please remember you're extended family at the International Aroid Society is always here to assist.
To all the rest of the family, we miss Jules jovial friendship and offer our sincere condolences.
Steve Lucas
Corresponding Secretary
The IAS
Scott Hyndman
August 7, 2010
Julius was my friend and my mentor. He was a superb plantsman, horticulturist, biologist, and naturalist. His inquisitive mind and guiding spirit will be eternally missed. My sincere condolences to the Boos family and friends.
Barbara Noguet
August 3, 2010
Dear Boos Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies to your family. Julius was not only my friend but my "Brother". I had the honor of working with Julius at Vila. I loved his stories of traveling around the world, of his beautiful homeland, and his beautiful family. May he rest in peace tending all the flowers in heaven.
John Boos
August 3, 2010
Dear Susan and Hans, please accept the deepest sympathies upon the death of your husband and brother Julius from myself and Julius' aunt, Aunty Marjorie Henry-Pierre. May he rest in peace, and, God willing, we'll all meet again one day in His presence.
Nigel Boos
August 3, 2010
Susie, Hans, Steven,
Please accept my sympathy at the loss of your dear husband, brother and friend, our dear Julius. May his soul rest in peace.
Ted Knight
August 3, 2010
I was honored to be Julius's friend. My sympathy to Susan, Hans, Steven, Tama, his extended family, and his many friends.
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