William Leroy Boes
June 6, 1950 ~ August 10, 2020
William Leroy Boes, 70, passed away at 3:15 Monday, August 10th, 2020. Bill was born on June 6th, 1950, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Bill loved his family fiecely and nothing made him prouder than going to see one of his grandchildren participating in activities they loved. He was a die-hard IU, Colts, and Columbus East Olympians fan. He was a generous family man who was willing to do whatever it took just to see that those he cared about most did not go without.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where he regularly greeted attendees and acted as lector. He was a past member of the Kiwanis, Bartholomew County Homebuilders Association, and Bartholomew County JayCees. He was current President of the Presidential Park Homeowners Association and Secretary of the Columbus Bowling Center church league. Bill enjoyed spending time playing cards, attending fairs, and cooking while using whatever condiments he could find in the refrigerator. Bill had a laugh that would bring the whole room to attention.
After retiring from 32 years of service at Kirby Risk Electircal Supply Company, he found adventure and joy in being a driver for Uber and Lyft and "ringman" at his nephew's auction house in Southern Indiana.
Bill leaves behind his loving wife of 17 years, Paula Boes; children, Christy (Greg) Eubanks, Cathy (Robert) Jackson, Tim (Lana) Boes, Lisa (Billy) Gray, and Jenn (Kenny) McManaway; grandchildren, Dakota (Haley) and Makena Jackson, Elizabeth Boes, Jordan (Jerracah) Gray, Peyton (Sam) Gray, and Isaiah, Eli, and Amber Eubanks; siblings, Shirley (Reverand Bill) Reed and Tom (Cindy) Boes; in addition to six nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews, and his very special furry friend, Hannah, along with nine fur grandbabies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Norma Boes and brother, Larry Boes.
While we will no longer be with him physically, Bill will forever be in our hearts. The visitation will be at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, August 17th followed by the service at 2 p.m. and a private graveside ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons.
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There will never be a time when I don’t hear “Bill” and instantly think “Uncle Bill”. He was such a large part of my life growing up and I still remember his smile and laugh, gracious giving of his time and finances, and his love for his pigs and IU 🙂 I thank God for knowing him! We love you, Boes Family! Love Brittany, Joe, & Jayden
When I think about Billy I just smile, his smile and laughter was contagious. We were in the same class from grade school to graduation . I would see him at IU basketball games where I worked as a usher greeter for the games . He always made it a point to look me up . Shall miss him . Patty Goble Terrell
Paula & Family:
Sorry to hear the news.
As high school classmates, those few years provided many great memories that have stood the test of time. It did not matter what the group of us were doing, Bill with his sparkling eyes and special smile, was the spark plug that lead us into some mischief. God definitely blessed all of us that knew Bill.
Bob Culler
The classmates of Bill with the Clay City High School Class of 1968 will most definitely miss him at our reunions. I don’t believe he missed attending a single class reunion. I remember so well trying to fulfill your request in finding a copy of our class yearbook because he didn’t have one and I found one at an auction. He enjoyed visiting with old friends! Our sympathy to you, Paula and family.
Cathy Collins
I have lost a life long friend!
I don’t remember not knowing the Boes Family. We attended the same church long before first grade. We moved in my third grade, be we still connected with them socially many times every year. School closures and consolidations allowed us to spend our sr yr of HS together. A few weeks later we left for Trevecca Univ as freshmen. I was honored to be a groomsman in his wedding. Our first daughters were born some 6 weeks apart and we celebrated!
Life’s journey took us hundreds of miles apart in the last half century, but we stayed in touch. We shared June birthdays. We always remembered and talked. I last spoke to him less than eight weeks ago. June birthdays will have a missing component in the days ahead…
Prayers for all the members of the family during this time
Richard Clifton
I worked with Bill at KR Columbus for several years. We shared a passion for hole-in-the-wall locally owned restaurants…he turned me onto a few that are still among my favorites.
If you ever rode in a car with Bill, which I often did to visit customers with him, he felt as if he MUST look at you while he was talking, I’d always say “Bill, I’m 2 feet away from you, I promise I can hear you!”
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Bill was my cousin that I didn’t get to see very often but I loved him dearly. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Paula, I remember attending your wedding in 2003. I would love to talk sometime.
To Cathy, Robert, kids, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. All are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember him coming in to see Cathy at Columbus Office Supply! A very nice man who will be missed greatly!
Sending heartfelt condolences from Rick & I both to the whole family. Rick always talked with Bill at KR family functions; Bill made it a point to talk with everyone at those and I had the pleasure of knowing Bill and his family from working with him just short of 20 years. Just before the covid19 started here, we chanced to see him out at a restaurant. He caught me up on his “retirement” & told me about Christy getting married and how happy she is with her job and how much the grandkids had grown since”back in the day”. I’m grateful to have had that chance meeting with him like that and him telling me how good his life was. He will definitely be remembered fondly by many.
Our Condolences to The Family for The Loss of Bill. Prayers to Cathy and His Family! Dave and Mary Ann Foist
Bill drove my mom, Shirley, from/to/from Columbus to Carmel and the airport countless times over the past few years. They became great friends and she always talked about how fast the trips seemed with all of his interesting stories. So sorry!
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I was blessed to be able to know Bill from church and our bible study small group.I enjoyed what little time I was able to spend with him. What a nice man, he will be missed at church, and I am sure by his big family.