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Derek Boas Obituary
IRVING - Derek Ryan Boas, 28, of Irving, died April 11, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident.
He is survived by son, Reese; wife, Rebecca; mother, Jane (husband, Donald) Murphy of Springfield; father, Joseph Boas of Irving; brother, Dustin of Springfield; sister, Rani (husband, Jason) Harms of Glenarm; grandparents, J.C. and Martha Richmond and Catherine Boas, all of Hillsboro; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Derek was engaged in farming with his father.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 16, from 4-8 p.m. and services on Friday, April 17, at 11:00 a.m., all at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro, IL. Burial will be in Bost Hill Cemetery.
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Gregg and Tammy Hinds
April 21, 2009
Sweet Rani. We are so sorry that we heard of this tragic news so late. Gregg and I will keep you in our prayers and ask that the angels hold your heart to keep it from breaking.
Our love and prayers to your entire family.
April 16, 2009
Jane and Don,
May God give you comfort, peace and strength at this difficult time as you experience the death of Derek.
Dr. Fee F. Habtes & Family
April 16, 2009
To Dustin and Family, My family and I are thinking of you during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you always
April 16, 2009
Jane,
My sincere condolences on the sudden death of Derek. Please know your faith, family, and friends will comfort you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon A. Peters
Taylorville, Illinois
April 16, 2009
Jane, Don, Rani and Dustin,
Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Nancy Ruby
Rickey & Maggie Filson
April 15, 2009
Joe and family~ We are greatly saddened by the news of Dereks accident and passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time. Keep Dereks memory alive by thinking of him daily. Gods blessings to you all....
Joe Baldin
April 15, 2009
Jane,Don and Rani: I am so sad to learn of your loss. My heart and thoughts are with you.
Deb Lawson
April 15, 2009
Jane and Don: I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen Stevens
April 15, 2009
Jane - I'm sorry to hear of the recent loss of your mother. Please accept my sincere sympathies. Kathleen Sauter Stevens
Jaime Wolschlag
April 14, 2009
Dustin~ Please know that my heart goes out to you and your family during this extremely difficult time. Please know that I am always here for you and Rani.
Larry Drager
April 14, 2009
Jane and Don: Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.You are in my prayers.
Marcia Trip
April 14, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mike Ferrero
April 14, 2009
Joe and Family:
Sorry for the lose of a loved one, my thoughts are with you and you have my deepest sympathy.
Mike and Susan Quinn
April 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 14, 2009
Joe; Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers. Ken and Susan Fox
Linda Guthrie (Renken)
April 14, 2009
Jane and family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Son, Derek. Words cannot describe the sorrow that I feel for you and your family.
Rebecca Stare
April 14, 2009
Rani ... Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Kevin, Heather, Reese
April 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will be greatly missed by all.
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