Aleese Kay "Boatwright" Koch

Aleese Kay (Boatwright) Koch passed away peacefully at home in Los Altos, CA on October 31, 2025 after several years of declining health. She was 91 years old.

Aleese was born on November 20, 1933 in San Francisco. CA. She was the youngest daughter of Al and Louise Boatwright, now deceased. Her older sister Ann Martin passed away in 2015.

Aleese graduated from Sequoia High School in1951 and married James F. Koch on February 14,1953 in Carmel, CA. She was a devoted mother to her sons Richard F. Koch (Barbie) and James Koch (Evangeline) and a beloved grandmother to Theodora, Tasso (Abby), Alison (Eric), John, Charlotte, and Braden and a great grandmother to Elena. Aleese was also a cherished partner and loyal friend to Lynwood Carter who she knew since high school.

A resident of Los Altos for 65 years, Aleese always made her home and family her priority. Over the years she hosted many memorable swimming parties, backyard BBQs, and holiday gatherings for the extended family.

In addition, Aleese worked as a bank teller, real estate agent and a receptionist for a local pediatrician. She enjoyed singing, dancing and music in general. She was a kind, generous, fun and feisty lady and even though her health and memory was failing at the end, she always smiled and remained grateful for the support of family, good friends, concerned neighbors and compassionate caregivers.

Aleese truly embodied the adage of a life well lived. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Services will be held Thursday, November 20 at Spangler Mortuary in Los Altos at 1:00 pm. A reception will be held at her home immediately following the memorial.