Major County, Oklahoma

Margaret Boehs
© Enid News and Eagle
02-04-2022
Submitted by: Glenn

April 15, 1934 - February 2, 2022

Funeral services for Margaret Boehs, 87, Fairview, 10:30 a.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022, Church of God in Christ Mennonite, corner of E0530 and N2570 Road, Fairview, OK, with burial in Cedar Cemetery. Arrangements by Fairview Funeral Home Inc.

NOTE: Full obit at fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com



Margaret's Obituary

Funeral services for Margaret Boehs, 87, of Fairview, Oklahoma, will be 10:30 am, Sunday, February 6, 2022 at the Church of God in Christ Mennonite with burial in the Cedar Cemetery. Arrangements by Fairview Funeral Home Inc.

Margaret (Whitesell) Boehs was born to Jacob and Irma Whitesell at Montezuma, KS, on April 15, 1934, the second of seven children. Margaret went to her eternal reward on 2-2-22 at age 87 yrs., while residing at Golden Oaks Nursing Center.

Margaret's formative years were spent in a cheerful loving home where she developed a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. Mom has vivid memories of the dust bowl days in her early childhood, and playing in tall sunflowers. Margaret received her education in Montezuma schools.

Margaret accepted the Lord as her personal Savior, while in her youth, and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite on Feb. 10, 1946 by Reverend David J. Koehn. She embraced this faith, which brought her peace and joy, as she endeavored to serve God faithfully.

Margaret married Alan "Bud" Boehs March 21, 1954. Four children were born to this union. Shortly after marriage they spent two years in voluntary 1-W service in Mexico. This time resulted in lifelong cherished friendships and memories which enriched their lives. They enjoyed 66 precious years together until Dad's passing January 2021.

Margaret enjoyed serving in various capacities: Sunday school and VBS teacher, Sewing leader, meat canning on their farm, brief terms in Window Rock, Domincan Republic, and Haiti. She went to African leprosy camps with Sewing bandages. She loved the farm life, helping Dad, taking meals out to the field. Mom enjoyed tending to her yard.

In Mom's younger more able years, she was one of the first to arrive with pie or casseroles if there was sickness, loss, or a need in the community. She visited people who didn't read, and read the newspaper to them. She loved to quilt with family and friends, and often had a frame up in the living room where we would gather around. She made a quilt for each child and grandchild, also for many people in the community and beyond. She enjoyed helping during Sally's illness and passing.

Margaret corresponded with young and old alike-grandchildren and friends. Mom loved to write letters and send cards. Her correspondence knew no bounds. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren often joyfully opened packages sent to them from Grandma to wherever in the world they were. Her own childhood and school friends received letters, too-we will never know how many lives she touched with her encouraging letters and packages of chocolates on special days.

Mom dearly loved each grandchild and great-grandchild, praying often for each one. Her grandchildren have many fond memories of going on picnic lunches to Boiling Springs and Alabaster Caverns, digging crystals at Great Salt Plains, riding bikes at Roman Nose, and trips to the Sod House. They remember going to her house after school, having cookies, playing board games, reading books. Mom was a good cook, always had a lot of company, and served delicious food. She had a true spirit of hospitality.

Life was not without its disappointments, as Margaret endured heart-rending losses, without complaining. Hard times for Mom were Dad's sudden passing, daughter Sally's passing, and first grandchild, Amy. Somehow, through every circumstance, Mom was gracious, polite, and thankful. It is no wonder her caregivers loved and favored her.

Surviving are: Winona and Roger Smith, Clark and Sheryle Boehs, MaryBeth and Gale Miller, all of Isabella, OK, son in-law, Darcy and Nancy Reimer of Ringwood, OK; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. Siblings: Ruby Koehn, of Moundridge, KS, Vernon and Norma Whitesell of Newton, KS, and Sheryl Tinkler and Pete Chaffe, Granby, CO, as well as sister in-law Carolyn Whitesell, Rose Hill, KS, bro. in-law, Leroy Koehn, wife Dee of Halstead, KS, Sharon Ratzlaff, Moundridge, KS, Alfreda Nightingale, Max and Iris Boehs, Donald Koehn, all of Montezuma, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased are, her husband, Alan, "Bud"; daughter, Sally Reimer, granddaughter Amy Smith, her parents and parents in-law, 3 siblings: Wanda Jantz, Frank Whitesell, Ruth Koehn, In-laws: Pete Koehn, Lloyd Jantz, Aleene Koehn, Jerrell Nightingale, Daryl Ratzlaff, Carol and Norman Schmidt and family, 4 nephews, 7 nieces.

Memorial contributions may be made. to Helping Hands or Bible School with Fairview Funeral Home, Inc acting as custodian.

Condolences may be made online at www.fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com.



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