Paula Elaine Boren

Paula Elaine Boren obituary

Paula Elaine Boren

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Aug

21

Service

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church - Apache

307 Franklin Ave., OK 73006

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Aug

21

Inurnment

Fairview Cemetery

OK 73006

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Crews Funeral Home

Paula Boren Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crews Funeral Home from Aug. 9 to Aug. 14, 2025.

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Paula Elaine Boren was born on May 30, 1953, in Borger, Texas to Willis Dale and Gracy Catherine (Smith) Tipsword. She went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 72.
A memorial service is planned for 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 21, at the First Baptist Church in Apache with Jon Syverson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Crews Funeral Home.
Paula held a Master's Degree in Education. Throughout her time as a teacher, she touched the lives of many children and worked to pass on her love of reading. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed crosswords and reading.
She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Survivors include her son, Dale Boren; brother, John Tipsword; niece, Taryn Mott; and nephew, John Tipsword II.
Online condolences may be made at www.crewsfh.com

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Upcoming Events

Aug

21

Service

10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church - Apache

307 Franklin Ave., OK 73006

Send Flowers

Aug

21

Inurnment

Fairview Cemetery

OK 73006

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Crews Funeral Home