Mary Boehmer Obituary

Mary Anne Boehmer died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, 2006, in Anaconda.

She was born in Miles City on May 31, 1923, to George and Dorothy (Rawlings) Burke. The family moved to Butte when she was a child, and Mary completed her education in Butte. She and her sister loved to go dancing at Luigi's and that is where she met her husband, Albert "Bill" Boehmer. She worked at the American Candy Shop and she and her husband owned Boehmer's Youth Junction. Mary also worked at the Woolworth Café as well as the Race Track Bar and Café.

Mary had a personality that would light up a room. Her ability to seize the moment and live life to the fullest was evident in everything she did. Her sense of gratitude was profound and even the smallest gesture of kindness to her was big. She was giving and full of life and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life.

Mary is survived by son, Bill Boehmer of Butte; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Jerry Clark of Anaconda; grandchildren, Jamie and Joe Hardesty, Monica and Todd Burt, Sean Boehmer, Hayleigh Garrett, Carleigh Garrett, Dylan Garrett and Taylor Garrett and Cramer Clark; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Taylor and Mikayla Burt, Briley and Bryton Hardesty; sister, Betty Brockman of Canby, Ore.; brother, George Richard "Dick" Burke of Butte; cousin, Dorothy Reed of Butte; and her very dear friend, Anna Jean Chouinard of Butte.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert "Bill" Boehmer; brother, James Burke; sister, Jane Okrusch; and cousin, Don Reed.

Cremation has taken place in Butte. Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Courtney officiating. Interment of ashes will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to the Shrine Hospital for Children.

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Published by The Montana Standard on Oct. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Boehmer

2 Entries

Tina Sampleton-Boman

October 19, 2006

Dear Cindy and Family:
I read what my sister had to say regarding your mom and it is all so true. Mary was ONE OF A KIND. She was unique in so many ways, and blessed our lives continually until the day she went to heaven.

Mary was one of the most kind-hearted, greatful, individuals I have ever encountered in life. She was like a second mom too me. When we were on vacation she gave me a kiss goodnight just like she was giving Cindy. I remember how embarrassed Cindy was but I thought it was great.

She had a laugh like no other. I loved to make her laugh just so I could hear her laugh. She loved life and she loved people.

I am blessed that myself, my family and my children were a special part of Mary's life. We have so many memories of Mary, and her memories will always be with us.

Mary, is now an angel in heaven watching over each and everyone of us. She may not be here on earth but she will always be in our hearts forever. God Bless you Mary.

Jeanette Kappes

October 18, 2006

Dear Cindy and Family:

These are some words I wanted to share at the funeral but I never did stand up and express my memories of your Mom. Here is what I was going to say.

These words are on behalf of both my sister TINA and I Tina doesn't like to stand up and talk, so I get to do this.

"Special" is a fitting word to describe Mary. She knew the meaning of life through simplicity and recognized small things as Meaningful things. Through her smile and gracious actions, she exuded appreciation to all no matter how big or small the gesture. It was so fun to give her things because of her reaction.
She loved the color Orange, which is maybe why she chose that her time to leave us would only be fall when all the leaves are changing to yellow and orange.

Her strong stead fast deamenor gave us all a laugh, she stood STRONG and FIRM on her beliefs. She was a good debator, no I know where Cindy gets it from! She offered us words of wisdom from time to time, but more then anything she "adorned" our lives through her presence and happy spirit.
Always concerned about other people, she would always ask how everybody is doing calling each person by name, she really cared.

For that past 27 years Mary, you "colored" our lives with your character and personality.

Mary was a hard worker, during the time we came into her life she worked at the Woolworth cafe, Cindy, Tina and I would always go and get grilled cheese sandwiches. She was always happy to see us.

Mary, we are blessed to be part of your life in such a close capacity. We don't need to tell you that your daughter has always been like a sister to us, a 3rd sibling we needed and still need to "referee" our fights! She has been a crutch for both Tina and I over the years. Growing up all three of us at an early age afforded us memories that are priceless. I know my sister has memories of the trips she took with you and Cindy, something about how they took your green car in North Dakota and never came back when they were suppose too. Mary, I can still see you cooking dinner in your kitchen and telling us all to be careful when we went out while Bill was tending to his flowers out in the yard.
I have lots of memories of your trips to Utah when you visited Cindy.There is a picture of you holding Jackson when he was a Baby and I remember we went to the Olive Garden to eat that night. I remember how much you loved that place and eating good food. You were so EXCITED to be eating at the Olive Garden.

We hold special memories of you and Anna Jean as you sat at our table for many Holiday celebrations. How about those 4th of July Parade and picnics? Remember the watermelon?

There are so many memories to treasure and share. Mary, we will miss you greatly, you carried a "harness of genuine appreciation for life" with you and perhaps that is why you touched us all along the way.
Thank you Mary for "lighting up our lives"......heaven just got BRIGHTER because you arrived. We love you Mary!