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Spencer Ward Bohren

1950 - 2019

Spencer Ward Bohren obituary, 1950-2019, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1950

DIED

2019

Spencer Bohren Obituary

Spencer Ward Bohren was born on April 5, 1950, in Casper, Wyoming, and passed on June 8, 2019, in his adopted home of New Orleans. His death comes less than a year after his diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer. Spencer leaves behind two legacies: a fifty-five year career as a world-traveling solo musician; and the family he and his wife, Marilyn, built over their forty-two year marriage. In his music, Spencer accompanied his expressive singing voice with blues-and folk-based guitar and lap steel. Their children are Django Bohren (Aireekah), André Bohren (Amanda), Corinna Bohren Bakken (Thomas), and Tucker Bohren (Abigail). Grandchildren include Django's sons Maximum, Eli, and Dylan, plus Andre and Amanda's child due in October. A celebration of Spencer's life will be held on June 23, at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans from 2 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a gift be made in Spencer's memory to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's Don Jamison Heritage School of Music. Gifts can be made at http://www.jazzandheritage.org/contribute?memorial.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 20 to Jun. 23, 2019.

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Tracy

December 10, 2022

I had the chance to meet Spencer in 1978, and am only now discovering his passing because I googled him after looking through old photos. So sorry to hear of his passing & condolences to his family. I remember his music and how joyful he was. This is one of the several pictures I took during that meeting.

Rex Mills

March 5, 2021

Wonderful musician and a sense of humor that made him an easy man to like. Heaven has a new band now.

Susan O'Day

June 29, 2020

Spencer & Marilyn were introduced to us by my dearest friend, Karen Hess-Kibben. What a joy it was to have them in our lives. Spencer would entertain us with his amazing voice & incredible guitar skills! We will miss him forever! Marilyn was a gifted & healthy cook & a good friend. May you cherish all of your amazing memories with Spencer.
Love,
Susy & Tom O'Day

Susan O'Day

June 26, 2020

Marilyn,
The world has lost a musical treasure!
Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Susy & Tom O'Day

Mary Arnold

April 26, 2020

they say death may end a life, but not a relationship. So true that your gift of music is the gift of life and will always be part of the lives you have touched as you march with the saints

David Little

August 5, 2019

Spencer, you will be sorely missed on this planet but perhaps still singing and playing somewhere else. I knew you for 54 years and you always brought smiles with you whenever you came around;
I hope Django will be playing that skyscraper National lap steel now!
your forever friend, David Little

David Little

August 5, 2019

Spencer, you will be sorely missed on this planet but perhaps still singing and playing somewhere else. I knew you for 54 years and you always brought smiles with you whenever you came around;
I hope Django will be playing that skyscraper National lap steel now!
your forever friend, David Little

Laurie Dawes

June 23, 2019

Dear Marilyn & Family. Thinking of you today for Spencer's funeral and holding each of you in my heart with love and sadness and know how much he will be missed by everyone. His musical, spiritual personal and lyrical impact will forever be in our hearts and minds. I would have been there today but I am taking care of my dear Mom whom is going through her dying process. God Bless, Laurie O. Dawes

M. Fisher

June 23, 2019

Rest now, old friend.
Sincere, heartfelt condolences to the family.

June 22, 2019

From the Pistol River Concert Association and our venue, The Pistol River Friendship Hall, site of several greatly cheered and appreciated appearances by Spencer, our deepest sympathy and sorrow for the family's, and the musical world's, loss.

Hap Freiberg
Brookings, OR*
V.P. PRCA

Brookings is ~10 miles north of the CA/OR state line on US Hwy 101. Pistol River is an unincorporated area ~15 miles north of my home...

June 22, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Marigny Opera House

New Orleans, LA

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