Ann L Boese

MARION – Ann L. Boese, age 92, passed away July 1, 2015, at St. Luke Hospital in Marion, Kansas.  She was born in Burstall, Saskatchewan, Canada, on May 18, 1923, the only daughter of 11 children born to David and Anna (Eberhardt) Helmer.  She had worked as a retail sales clerk.  She was married to Ezra Boese, he preceded her in death in 1996.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Bob Boese, who died in the Vietnam War in 1969; and brothers:  August, Albert, David, John, Harry, Gottfried, Will, George and Ezra Helmer.  She is lovingly survived by her children:  Larry and wife Diane Boese of Valley Center; and Vickie and husband Gary Hajek of Lost Springs; a brother:  Fred “Fritz” and wife Edith Helmer of Marion; 6 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.  The Visitation with family will be held from  2 – 4 p.m., Sunday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2015, at Eastmoor United Methodist Church of Marion.  Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery.  A memorial fund has been established for Eastmoor United Methodist Church, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Condolences:  www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.