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Kent Boden Obituary
79, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on November 24, 2014 surrounded by family. He lived life to the fullest with a sense of humor that could not be deterred. Kent brought much joy to others, especially with his Elvis songs and moves. His smile lit up a room. A charming car man in the business for up to 50 years as a VP, General Manager and Salesman with a majority of his career at Valley Dodge in Glendale. He is joining the love of his life; wife Penny Boden of 51 years. He loved golf, cars, motorcycles, conversations about trivia, and being a sports coach for his kids various teams. He served in the US Army in Korea as an Artillery Cannon Specialist. He is survived by his children, Kelly, Kerry, Laura, Kent II and Andrea; grandkids Kent III and Karisa; loving partner Maureen Hayward; and sisters Nancy, Eloise and Janice. We love and will miss you! His service is Thursday, January 8, 2015 (his Mom & Elvis birthdays) at 1:00P at the Veteran's National Memorial Cemetery of AZ on 23039 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix AZ 85024.
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January 10, 2015
WHEN YOU LOSE A LOVED ONE , THEY BECOME A TREASURED MEMORY. MY UNCLE SERVED HIS COUNTRY , HIS GOD , HIS FAMILY . I' AM PROUD OF HIM . I'AM FAMILY AND I REMEMBER. YOUR NIECE ,YOUR COUSIN, JENNIFER HEDGE--BABCOCK USAF MINUTEMAN MISSILES VETERAN " THE CALIFORNIAN SIDE" LIVING IN OREGON .peace, prayers .LOVE YOU ALWAYS , LOVE YOU DEARLY UNCLE KENT JENNY
James Kimes
January 8, 2015
My prayers are with the family
When somebody dies,
a cloud turns into an Angel
and flies up to tell God
to put another flower on a pillow.
A bird gives the message back to the world and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry.
People disappear,
but they never really go away.
The spirits up there put the Sun to bed, wake up the grass and spin the earth in dizzy circles.
Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the daytime
when they're suppose to be sleeping.
They paint the rainbow and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide.
They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes.
And when they sing wind songs, they whisper to us,
“Don't miss me TOO MUCH…the view is NICE,
and I'M DOING JUST FINE.”
candace caro
January 8, 2015
kent was the most hysterical person i ever met. his jokes were endless and his sense of humor was incredible. i still remember the pool parties with my family....when he was there..a good time WILL be had by all. he is forever in my heart as a wonderful and caring person...sleep well precios soul, and know you make a lot of people laugh their butts off. love always candy
Robin Hernandez
December 16, 2014
My sincere condolences from my family to the family and friends of Kent Boden. I grew up with Laura and was entertained many times by Kent's love for music, his Elvis voice and dance moves. I could always count on Kent telling me a joke about my height. It wasn't until recently he told me he had bought a joke book just so he could have a new joke ready the next time I saw him. Kent's smile, laughter and even his jokes will be missed but the memories will be remembered forever in our hearts.
DAVID CANTRELL
December 15, 2014
KENT BECAME MY BOSS AT VALLEY DODGE IN 1972,IT WASN'T LONG BEFORE WE BECAME FRIENDS.THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP THAT'S LASTED ALL THESE YEARS.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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