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Ronald BOATWRIGHT Obituary

BOATWRIGHT, Ronald David "Boat" passed away on December 26, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Bakersfield, California. He was the son of late Dolly Williamson, Bill Boatwright, J.D. Williamson, Sr (step-father). Boat is survived by his sister, Charlotte (Boatwright) Jarrell; two nieces, Debbie (Jarrell) Latham and Vicki (Jarrell) Pascucci; and nephew, Keith Jarrell. Having grown up in the West Valley Boat was an Agua Fria High School Alum and went on to play football at Northern Arizona University. He spent his career working for Golden Eagle Distributors in both Flagstaff and Tucson, Arizona. Upon retirement Boat returned to the West Valley and enjoyed gardening and cooking. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial service on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the MEMORY LAWN CHAPEL, 719 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by GREENWOOD MEMORY LAWN MORTUARY.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 3, 2018.

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BILL OVERSTREET

May 28, 2021

BOAT WAS THE BEST BOSS I EVER HAD, HE WAS FAIR , HONORABLE AND ABOVE ALL A HONEST MAN

D. Romans 15:33 Andrews

January 8, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terry M

January 6, 2018

Rest easy ron with the love of your life ...you can garden, cook and have a beer in heaven!

January 4, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace and strength as you remember him with your own treasured memories and may the thought of knowing that friends share in your sadness be of comfort to you.
We are so sorry for the lost of your loved one,
Gordon & Tonya Messerschmidt

Bill Lafferty

January 3, 2018

I am saddened to learn of Ron's passing. I knew Ron when we were students at ASC (NAU). He was a great center for the Lumberjack football team. He was also a fraternity brother. He was one of those individuals who seemed immortal. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family.

Dolly Burkhart

January 3, 2018

Boat was an amazing friend to so many. I have met people that worked with him throughout the years and each one thought the world of him. I am thankful for the times we spent together. I shared a beautiful relationship with him and his long time relationship with Carla Hendley. Carla and family I am sorry for your loss.

January 3, 2018

I wish to express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ron Boatwright. He and I were classmates at a time when NAU--then Arizona State College at Flagstaff--was so small that we all knew each other. I held Ron in high regard.

Mel Hannah

January 3, 2018

Ron - RIP! You made our Lumber Games easier by hitting so damn hard in practice!Many of times in practice I'd request of QB Ted Sorich-"let's run a play to the side where Boadtwright isn't!"Respectfully! Mel (Winslow Bulldog,ASC fullback No. 36)Hannah (480)273-5926

Pam Parenteau Hendrickson

January 3, 2018

You are all in my prayers

J F

January 3, 2018

My condolences to the family during this most difficult time of loss. May the God of all comfort give you strength and peace to endure.
Jeremiah 29:11
-with heartfelt sympathy

January 3, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to the family and long time companion Carla Hendley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill & Carol Hanline

DIANA FLECK

January 1, 2018

SENDING MANY PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY,, HE WILL HAVE AN AWESOME REUNION WAITING FOR HIM,, RIP BOAT,, ,,

Don Coburn "Cobs"

December 31, 2017

For all that you've done for me, this Bud's for you Boat! Travel well and rest in peace.

Keith, Vicki, Charlotte, Boat & Debbie

Charlotte Jarrell

December 30, 2017

Happy Boat

Charlotte Jarrell

December 30, 2017

Here is a photo in his good days

Linda Waymire Taylor

December 30, 2017

Lots of good memories of watching Boat as he played center for the Agua Fria Owls football team. He was a friend to many.

Exley Hoynes

December 30, 2017

I met Ron in Page, Arizona when we worked on
Glen Canyon Dam. He was a really great guy.
RIP.

Rhonda Woodward

December 29, 2017

You were a good man and will be truly missed!

Dick Craft

December 29, 2017

May you rest easy in heaven Ron and continue to protect your sister who loves you so much.

December 29, 2017

So very sorry for your family. RIP Boat - Charlotte (Pouquette) Glaz, Goodyear,AZ

Floyd Ford

December 29, 2017

So sorry to hear this.RIP Ron.

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11:00 a.m.

Memory Lawn Chapel

719 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

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719 North 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

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