Emerson Conn Boston
Apr 29, 1918 - Sep 28, 2008

Enid News and Eagle (OK)
Deceased: Emerson Conn Boston
Date: September 30, 2008

The graveside service for Emerson Conn Boston, 90, of Fairview, will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, in Cherryvale Cemetery, Southard. The Rev. Leonard Vogt will officiate. Arrangements are by Fairview Funeral Home Inc., Fairview. Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Thursday at the funeral home.

He was born April 29, 1918, in Longdale to Robert Conn and Grace Wilma Walton Boston and died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Fairview Regional Medical Center.

He graduated from Longdale High School and farmed and ranched with his father. He was inducted into the Army Air Corp April 5, 1941, serving during World War II and the Korean War. He fought in Papaon, New Guinea, Luzon, South Philippines, Ryukuys and was awarded four Bronze Stars. He has a no lost time lapel button issued, an Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon and six overseas bars. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant on Nov. 25, 1952.

He married Nadine L. Wagner Aug. 1, 1949, in Enid. Following his discharge he ferried military aircraft throughout the United States. He later moved his family to Colorado. He was a non-destructive inspector for General Iron Works for 27 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of National Rifle Association and American Legion. She died Aug. 9, 1995. He moved to Fairview in 1999, where he lived until his death.

Surviving are two sons, Eldon Boston of Colorado and Loren Boston of Fairbanks, Alaska; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Nadine, he was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com/.

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