Leon C. "Shotty" Boeker Jr.

Leon Charles 'Shotty' Boeker, Jr. was received into the arms of our Heavenly Father on June 1, 2015.

Born December 24, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Leon Charles Boeker, Sr. and Vida Skrobanek Dixon. He was part of the Graduating Class at Smiley High School with whom he remained forever connected. He catered for all the reunions that followed!

His entrepreneurial spirit was sparked at the early age of eight with a paper route for the Chronicle. By the time he was seventeen he was working three jobs. With his love for people interaction and joy of cooking, his first entry into a lifetime of food preparation for others began with the opening of the Boeker's Burger Box on May 10, 1967. Humble Ice opened in 1982, which he believed was the best business decision he ever made. With a passion and talent for food preparation, his catering business began and continued throughout most of his life. Catering for many community events, including the Humble Livestock Show, was not a job, but a passion. Leon would feed anyone and everyone! His positive work ethic was an inspiration.

Leon served the Humble community throughout his adult life. With concerns for education Leon and Billy Smith founded Humble Christian School. He never met a stranger and often took care of those in need. He was recognized for his service to the Humble FFA program with the Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree in1984. The 1999 Humble ISD Livestock Show was dedicated to him for his continuous support to students, teachers, and FFA programs. As a member of the Six Pack Humble Livestock Show and Rodeo Buyer's group, he supported furthering students' education. He was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show. In 2004, Leon's service to the Humble Lion's Club was recognized with the Melvin Jones Fellow Award and the Texas Lions Camp lifetime membership.

When not working, Leon enjoyed ranching and hunting. For him, the sharing of the experience with others was as important as the experience itself.

On May 1, 1975, Leon married his beloved wife, Linda. Devoted and caring for him to the last moments of his life, Linda and Leon's relationship exemplifies true love. Leon was a devoted family man and father. His message to his children and others was the way he led his life.

Always be honest.

Treat all people with respect, the way you want to be treated.

Never take advantage of people

Use your manners.

Never give up when things get tough.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters; Karen Haggard and Gladys Boeker Johnson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 yrs., Linda Boeker; his children, Renee Boeker, Cary Hardy, Paulette Karalis, Rendy Boeker Kerr, Cindy Boeker Stokley, Brandi Boeker, Leon 'Trey' Boeker, and Brittany Boeker Skobla; his grandchildren, Taylor, Harrison, Brendy, Cari, Nolan, Cole, Hayden, Bella, Leon 'Brodie' IV, and Brenley; his aunts, Ida Wall and Dot Skrobanek; as well as, numerous friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Humble Civic Center located at 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy., Humble.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Regions Bank in memory of Leon 'Shotty' Boeker for the purchase of an animal at the 2016 Humble Livestock Show and Rodeo that will be donated to the Humble Food Bank. These contributions will support Leon's spirit of giving back to the community! Regions Bank, Humble Six Pack Group, 7044 FM 1960 E., Humble, TX 77346