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1953
DIED
2012
John Boemer Obituary
John was dedicated to serving the Yuma community. He served on many local boards, committees, foundations, and fundraising events, to name a few: Board of Directors of the Arizona Children's Association, 15 year chairman of the John Boemer AZ Children's Golf Tournament, two time president of the Yuma Golf and Country Club board of directors, past chairman of the Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona. John was employed by the family business Sun Valley Beverage (Budweiser) for over 40 years. John loved and lived for golf, OTL, and softball.
John is survived by his loving and caring wife, Carmen; sons, Jeron (Heather) Boemer, and Brandon (Whitney) Erwin; daughters, Kaylee Boemer, and Briana (Lyle) Rider; father, Bob Boemer; sisters, Susan Boemer, Nancy (Don) Ford, and Judy Boemer; nephews, Rob and Michael Phillips; granddaughter, Jaden Jo Boemer - the new light in his eyes.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Peg Boemer.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 20, 2012, located at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Father Chris will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of John to: AZ Children's Association (3780 S 4th Ave Ext Ste 1, Yuma, AZ 85365), or Hospice of Yuma (1824 South 8th Ave, Yuma Arizona 85364).
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Memories and Condolences
for John Boemer
September 7, 2012
All always remember you from OTL tournaments way back when it was big. I'll always remember you at your best times. God bless U John the lord has came for U may U rest in peace Ur friend Debra Owens
Michael Lujan
September 6, 2012
John, I'll always remember you as a great friend and teammate. We had so many good times with our families and on the ball field and I'll remember them as if it was yesterday. God Bless You Brother and your Family. See you later. Mike Lujan and Family
james hunt
August 31, 2012
well i know you are at peace now i will always remember that smile and gentle heart
August 23, 2012
JOHN YOU CAN NOW REST IN PEACE. MY PRAYERS. REID AND JOSIE HOSSLER
Trish Barnicle
August 21, 2012
I will always be grateful to have had a great frienship with John and so did Roger. He was a wonderful caring man, with that infectious smile and the dimple or cleft, whatever it's called, in his chin.
He was involved in many charitable works in Yuma. He was always ready to whatever he could to make the event successful. He always appreciated all the care packages of food that I gave him. He asked me to make little mini loaves for Kaylee at Thanksgiving and Christmas so they would be much easier for her to handle. He was a good father and so proud of them. I think Jeron has all the good traits of John. God bless all the family and keep them in our prayers through this terrible loss. I'll always love him. Miss you my friend.
Joe Willen
August 21, 2012
John was a very special person. Our prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Jonn
Allen Hook
August 21, 2012
All my prayers to the family and friends. John will be missed but his memory always cherished. He was a very special man and I consider it a great honor and privledge to have gotten to spend some time with him over the years. RIP John. All of our love
The Hook family
Allen, Shelly, Delino and D'Artagnan
August 21, 2012
We are sorry to hear about our cousin John. Are prayers are with you all.
Rick and Vicky Boemer
Ray Montalvo
August 21, 2012
My deepest condolences to the John Boemer Family.We had some great times working at Sun Valley Beverage from 1979 thru 1987 before I moved on. The beer slogan of the time was Making Friends is our Business & John lead the way with making friends. Your suffering has ended but your friendship lives on through all that knew you. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Ray Calderon
August 20, 2012
I have great memories of John, a great friend a gentleman and a very kind person. His easy going style and shy smile was always his introduction to any conversation. Rest in peace my friend it was a pleasure to have known you.
Jason & Janene Smith
August 20, 2012
Although we haven't seen him in many years, we hold dear the shared laughs, trips, parties, concerts, Ship Captian Crew games, OTL tournaments and beers we shared with John. We feel so lucky to have known a genuinely good guy. Carmen he was so fortunate to have you in his life and I am hopeful the memories each of us share will bring a little comfort to you and his family. When my husband worked for him we would bring our daughter to different events and he would tease her about her fear of clowns and then make her laugh from the belly. Jeron you were much younger and we didn't know you really but your dad spoke so fondly of you. When we had our first son we named him Jaren, your dad was so pleased.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Susan and Ken Lenzotti
August 20, 2012
Jaron,Breanna,Keylee. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man.He is at peace now and in Gods Hands. You are all in my prayers God Bless You
TERRY AND MARGIE GREENE
August 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Moore
August 20, 2012
John was one of the genuine good guys. Kind words, a smile and a heartfelt commitment to our community is what I remember about him. Seeing him was always rewarding at anytime in his life. (And by the way, Dave Sellers, I was one of those that John converted from Coors Lite to Bud Lite.)
August 20, 2012
Carmen, you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ray and Annette Orta and family
Linda DeLaughter
August 20, 2012
John was one of the nicest people I ever met and I feel blessed to have been able to call him my friend. I have not seen John in many years, but I have wonderful memories of many softball tournaments, barbeques, swimming at the river, etc. I'll never forget the night we were coming back from a softball tournament in El Centro. There were several us riding in the Budweiser van & we ran out of gas about 5 miles from Winterhaven at 2:00am! We just thought it was hysterical. Or the time the old gang camped out at the river one night. John brought along a Budweiser canoe, and all the guys tried to paddle their wany home to Yuma the next day. By the time they arrived at Riverside Park, they were all covered with scratches & had lossed the ice chest! We laughed til tears ran down our cheeks. I'm not sure I've ever met a nicer, friendly man then John Boemer. He was the definition of class. Rest in Peace, John, you deserve it. My thoughts go out to John and his entire family during this time. May your memories help you through this time of loss.
Diane and Eddie Wahl
August 20, 2012
Prayers and God's comfort to you and your family.
Don & Norma Nelson
August 20, 2012
John made OTL look so easy! He was the coolest guy on the ball field! There was nothing he wouldn't do for his Bud Light Girl's team. He was the best sponsor in the world! Don and I will really miss him.
August 20, 2012
It was a pleasure to meet John and Yuma was a better place because of him....Our thoughts and hugs go out to all of the family. Steve and Brenda Jacobo
STEPHANIE CABRALES
August 20, 2012
Thank you for all you have done for the Yuma community.
Chuck and Jane Johnson
August 20, 2012
I'll always remember the times we played "Ship, Captain, Crew". What a fun memory. We will miss you John. Our thoughts and prayers go to your family. God Bless.
Lucy Rivera
August 20, 2012
To The Family of John Boemer, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. My dad worked with John @ Budwiser for sometime. John was a very nice man.. God Bless you John. From Lucy and the late Rey Rivera
Sheila Sue Cannon Justice
August 20, 2012
RIP John, I know you are in God's hands now, Prayers to his family.
Jenna Covey
August 19, 2012
My favorite memories of John have to be when I was little, John would come over to my house with every intention to talk with my dad or take naps in between his otl games & would end up playing "dollies" with me on the floor instead... It was a sight to see, big tough Johnny B playing with little barbies on our living room floor with tiny little me. John was one of the greatest men I have ever known and I can not even begin express how much i will miss him. He was full of laughter and love. He will forever have a very special place in my heart & I know he is up in heaven now drinking a Budweiser and watching over all of us, especially those at the office. John, I love you, I miss you & thank you for everything you have done.
August 19, 2012
Sorry for your loss - our thoughts are with you BRAD FRANKLIN
Nancy Patterson
August 19, 2012
I didn't know you, but I think I would of liked you.
From hearing so much about you.
From so many who knew you.
How people adored you.
How people liked you.
How people respected you.
From all the Yumans who knew.
The real you.
The charitable you.
The jock you.
The fun you.
The son you.
The Father you.
The friend you.
The husband you.
For I know your wife, Carmen, who
Spoke often and so highly of you.
Honored and respected you.
Cherished and loved you.
Worried about you.
Rushed home to you.
And stood by you.
And you should know that Carmen's gym friends will be the glue
That holds her together for you
As she is really going to miss you.
In heaven may your body and mind be brand new.
I didn't know you but I think I would of loved you.
Pete Kamarinos
August 19, 2012
Rest in peace John. Condolence to the boemer family.
Chuk Gideon
August 19, 2012
Thank you, John, for some great memories. I would not have met as many wonderful people as I have if it weren't for OTL in Yuma. We love you.
Becky & Don Miller
August 19, 2012
I am so lost for words about John's passing. He gave me my first job at a Beer Distributer and for him I had 16 wonderful years in the business in Yuma and in Phoenix. John, Bob and Peg were the most wonderful people I have ever met and they raised a wonderful son. John you will never be forgotten in my eyes and may you rest in peace. One day we will meet again. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Christy Olesek
August 19, 2012
Yuma has lost a true champion and a fine man. Thank you, John, for all your good deeds. The heavens have an added star!
Becky (Herrera) Leffler
August 19, 2012
My prayers go out to John and his family and his many, many close friends. He was a great guy and always had a welcoming smile on his face. God bless.
Perla O. Williams Wicks
August 19, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Blessings to you all during your loss. KHS Class of '73
Andy and Tammy Reeder
August 19, 2012
So sorry for your loss, prayers are with all the family.bless you all
Carla Wolfe
August 19, 2012
My condolences to the Boemer Family. John will be missed.
Wayne Magnusen
August 19, 2012
Our sincere condolences
Waggin West Kennels
August 19, 2012
Carmen, we at Waggin West Kennels offer our sincere condolences,and hope you find peace during your time of sorrow.If there is anything we can do or help with,please let us know. Richard and Carol Lash, an daughter,Sherri Helm
Cynthia Melkowski Daniel
August 19, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. RIP
Rick & Camille Robison
August 18, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the family in this time of tragedy...It is hard for me to imagine any better human being than John....He was always so nice to me and everyone that knew him respected this great man........We will never forget his friendship.......
Kris Ochoa
August 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to John's family and friends, he was truly an inspiration to all that knew him.Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Veronica Reyes
August 18, 2012
I was very sorry to hear about Johns passing. It has been years since I last spoke to John,but the memories and frienship we shared when Daniel was alive will always be there. The Boemer's Bob, Peg and John were great people. From my family to Johns family my very deepest condolence for their loss.
Phillip Cano
August 18, 2012
Sincere condolences to john's family and close friends. It has been many years since myself and friends have seen John, but we all played football, golf, and cards with john at kofa high school and will always remember his friendship and his laugh. He was a very outgoing person who loved life and always looked at the positive things in any situation. Some of our best memories are playing golf with john and friends at the Yuma Country Club on Saturdays after helping him unload train cars at Sun Valley Beverage. He was very charitable and made lives better for many in to the Yuma area. Rest in peace John and save a tee time for us when we join you. Your friends, Phillip Cano, PG Cavazos, and Artie Garcia.
Rick & Camille Robison
August 18, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the family.John was a good friend and I doubt there was ever a better human being.He will be missed...
Mike & Bobbye Lemon
August 18, 2012
May you rest in Peace John.
Mike and I hope you left all of us, with your "Ring" on. We knew you were proud of it, and we were proud of you having it! God bless your wife and children!!!!!!
Mendy Sellers
August 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to John's family and friends, he was truly an inspiration to all that knew him, RIP John, you are surely a hero to all.
August 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to John's family and friends, he had a heart of gold and was truly an inspiration to all..RIP John, you will be in the memories of all who knew you.
Geraldo Cabrera
August 18, 2012
John, you were one of the best friends any person can have. We will miss you.rest in peace.
Samuel Badilla
August 18, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived...... I know John ever since he first came to live in Yuma we share many Moment playing Sport together he was always Fun to be around ...
August 18, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 18, 2012
So sorry to hear of John's death. God bless his family. This man will truly be in our thoughts and prayers and will be so missed.
R.I.P. my friend....Barbara Martin
Martha Serin (Sherwood)
August 18, 2012
I am so saddened to hear about John. I remember well when we took care of him for a few months when he was a baby and Peg had back surgery. Even though I haven't seen him in years, I always had a soft spot in my heart for him. You guys were always like family to us and your parents were so kind to my mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all my love, Martha
john boelhauf
August 18, 2012
You were a fantastic person....you are missed!
Terry and Lois Kasperbauer
August 18, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of John's death. Unfortunately we are unable be there for the funeral. Many great memories of the 12 years we were able to spend with John and other dear friends in Yuma. My first and fondest memory of John is when he introduced himself to me on our first night in Yuma, on the softball field, of course. Our OTL and Softball times together will never be forgotten. Those truly were "the best of times". Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of John's family and his close friends.
August 18, 2012
Will miss you John Boemer
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Glen Harris
August 18, 2012
We will miss you John. Your neighbor and friends Glen and Jean Ray Harris
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