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James Boardman Obituary
Feb. 13, 1953 - Sept. 16, 2008
James "J.B." Boardman, 55, Sarasota, formerly of Bethesda, Md., died Sept. 16, 2008.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at Palms-Robarts Memorial Park. A celebration of his life will follow the memorial service. Palms-Robarts Funeral Home handled all local arrangements for the Boardman family.
James died suddenly at his home. He was currently a chef at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for the last 1 1/2 years, and previously he was a chef at Doctors Hospital. J.B. loved cooking and had been a chef for more than 30 years in many fine restaurants around the country, including Sugar Mountain in North Carolina, Smuggler's Inn in Colorado Springs, Colo., Andrea's Harborside in Santa Barbara, Calif., and the Hillview Grill in Sarasota.
J.B. was born in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Bethesda, Md., where he attended the nationally recognized Walt Whitman High School. He was an avid kayaker who loved nature and life in general.
James is survived by his wife of 20 years, Nina; his parents, Richard and Phyllis of Sarasota; his brother, Bill of Atascadero, Calif.; and his close friends and colleagues.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Sarasota Humane Society and to the Wildlife Center of Venice.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Boardman
Christine Chavez
October 3, 2008
Nina, I've seen, felt, and understand your pain. May God carry you minute to minute. Love another supportive widow.
Jackie Baxter
September 27, 2008
Nina,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of JB. You will remain in my prayers.
Francis S. Cardinale
September 25, 2008
Dear, Phyllis, Richard and Nina;
Frances and I were shocked to hear of your great loss. Our sinceere condolence to the entire family at this sorrowful time.
Diana Krier (Lone)
September 23, 2008
Nina,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. It's tragic and very sad. Hang in there. My thoughts are with you.
Tara Ousley
September 22, 2008
Hey Nina
Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers hugs and kisses keep your head up know that God is only a prayer away
Kathy Tackitt
September 22, 2008
So sorry for your loss. I know you will be missing your canoe buddy. Our prayers are with you.
Scott Hurley
September 22, 2008
my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.I hope you can gain some small comfort from all the good thought from your SMH family.
Amy Edelson
September 22, 2008
Nina, my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. God is with you.
Barbara Shaffer
September 22, 2008
Nina,
I was so sorry to read of your husband' s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days ahead.
Carol Wengerd
September 21, 2008
Nina you are in my thoughts and prayers. God will give you the strength you need to make it through this trying time. J.B. was a great guy and he will always be remembered. smh
Amy Doolittle-Crider
September 21, 2008
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Karen Reynolds
September 19, 2008
Nina, peace be with you in this difficult time.
lionel nelson
September 19, 2008
we have lost a very special kind of person and we will be missing him a long time.
chaplain nelson
Hank Lunsford
September 19, 2008
I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. JB was a great friend and always dependable when we needed him. I will always remember him with his chef's hat and knives.
barbara black
September 19, 2008
Nina you are in my prayers,lean on God he will carry you thru.
Barbara Black from smh.
Sandi Unger
September 19, 2008
Nina, my heart goes out to you. JB was a great guy and I know you must be heartbroken. Words cannot describe how sad I am but I am thinking about you. sandi
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