Robert M. Boardman

Robert M. Boardman February 20, 1918 - October 22, 2008 SALEM - Robert Marion Boardman,age 90, died of natural causes on October 22 at his home in Salem. Bob was born on February 20, 1918 in Kingston, Rhode Island. He was a veteran of WWII and following his honorable discharge from the Army, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he pursued a degree in English. After completing his education, he devoted his career to the University of California, Riverside, where he was employed until retirement as a public relations specialist for the Agricultural Extension Division. Bob was an accomplished violinist whose passion for classical music led him to play with numerous symphony orchestras and string quartets. His wife of 45 years, Dorothy, was a piano accompanist for the quartets and when not performing musically they enjoyed traveling internationally. Most recently the pair professionally taped, edited and scripted movies for local government and civic organizations. Bob is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Madelaine Ocono; his grandson, Seth Weiner of Los Angeles, Calif.; his step-daughter, Judy Roush of Show Low, Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews; and his caregiver, Tamara Sampson. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 31 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the church hall for family and friends. Bob will be interred in a private ceremony at City View Funeral Home immediately following the reception. Arrangements are by City View Funeral Home.