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Glenn Bovey Obituary
A memorial service will be held this summer. Dates are still pending.
Glenn was born in Waterloo, Iowa on December 15, 1930. He graduated high school in his home town and served in the Army which took him to Alaska in 1951. He was an avid basketball player in both high school and the Army. He ran the Field House at Fort Richardson and opened Bovey Trophies, a business he had with his wife for 35 years.
Glenn was a member of Moose and Elks Club and American Legion and was affiliated with St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Glenn enjoyed golfing, traveling, being a "snow bird" and living half of the year in Arizona spending time enjoying his grandchildren.
His family wrote, "We are missing our parents, but take comfort knowing that they are together. Theirs was an amazing love story."
Survivors include his daughter Cathy Cipriano of San Diego; son Brian Bovey of Anchorage; son-in-law Chris Cipriano of San Diego; daughter-in-law Sinnamon Bovey of Anchorage; grandchildren Carly Cipriano, Gary Moore and Braeden Bovey; sisters Sue Buss and Kim Foster of Iowa; sisters-in-law Marge Bovey of Anchorage and Joanne Bovey of Spokane, WA; and brother-in-law Richard Buss of Iowa.
He was preceded in death by Therese Ann Bovey his wife of 60 years who died just 4 months prior on November 16, 2012; they had dated since they were 12 years old; mother Bernice Baker; father Glenn Bovey, Sr.; and brothers Bruce, Don and Gordon Bovey all of Iowa.
Arrangements were with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Bovey
June 3, 2013
Hello,
Cathy and I thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. We will be having a Mass August 8th at Saint Anthony's. Then a Military Service on Fort Richardson August 9th.
Bobbie Taylor
May 7, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bovey's passing, he was such a great guy. I have many found memories of fun golf tournaments with Terry and Bov. They were both generous in time and spirit. Glad to have know them.
May 7, 2013
I was saddened to read about both Bov and Terry. These were very special people in my life who took me under their wings when I was still a teenager working at Forest Park Golf Course. Bov and Terry had me get my social security number so I could work for at Bovey Trophies during the bowling season when I had just turned 16. That was 48 years ago and I hold them both close to my heart. They were friends, mentors, and more importantly, family at a time in my life when I needed it the most. All the best to Cathy and Brian.
Rick Stanfield
Lisa Fleischer
May 6, 2013
Myself and all your friends at Hospice of Anchorage and Parents Reaching Out are so sad for you and this new loss in your lives, thinking of you all and wishing you much peace and comfort...
Gloria Brace
May 6, 2013
Many good memories of Bov and Terry, both in Alaska and Phoenix. They are together again, as it should be. I am so sorry for your loss.
May 6, 2013
(Psalms 90:10) In themselves the days of our years are seventy years; And if because of special mightiness they are eighty years, Yet their insistence is on trouble and hurtful things; For it must quickly pass by, and away we fly. University Park, Illinois
Harold & Cleo Kline
May 5, 2013
We were saddened last November to learn of Terry's passing & then Bov in March. They were both such wonderful, fun folks, and always so generous to the Anchorage community. It was a true pleasure knowing them.
May 5, 2013
There are no words that convey our sadness over the loss of our beloved friend of many years. Memories of our early years enjoying our families and lives together will dwell in our hearts forever. May your hearts be lightened knowing your parents are together in God's heaven. We love you all....
Betty, Diana, Mike, Matt and Tracey
May 5, 2013
There are no words that convey our sadness over the loss of our beloved friend of many years. Memories of our early years enjoying our families and lives together will dwell in our hearts forever. May your hearts be lightened knowing your parents are together in God's heaven. We love you all....
Betty, Diana, Mike, Matt and Tracey
B. Gardner
May 5, 2013
To the family of Mr. Glenn Bovey Jr. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Bovey was blessed with 82 years of special mightiness. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with him as you remember a life well lived. May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
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