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Dr Floyd Arthur Boeken

Birth	:	8 Mar 1923 Moran, Allen County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	3 Jul 2009 Iola, Allen County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9385986, -95.4021988
Description	:	***************************** Published July 5, 2009 - Iola, KS Dr. Floyd A. Boeken, D.V.M., age 86, of Iola, Kansas, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Iola, Kansas. Floyd was born March 8, 1923, at Moran, Kansas, the son of John Arthur and Zelma (Beaman) Boeken. He attended Golden Valley, Prairie Hall, and Fairview Grade Schools and graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1942. World War II had begun and he wanted to enlist in pilot training after he graduated from high school but was turned away. He enrolled in photography school in Topeka and when drafted in February... Read More	*************************** Published July 5, 2009 - Iola, KS Dr. Floyd A. Boeken, D.V.M., age 86, of Iola, Kansas, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Iola, Kansas. Floyd was born March 8, 1923, at Moran, Kansas, the son of John Arthur and Zelma (Beaman) Boeken. He attended Golden Valley, Prairie Hall, and Fairview Grade Schools and graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1942. World War II had begun and he wanted to enlist in pilot training after he graduated from high school but was turned away. He enrolled in photography school in Topeka and when drafted in February of 1943 his photography background led him to photography with the U.S. Army Air Corps. Floyd was in the 9th Air Force, 10th Photo Reconnaisance Group, 34th Squadron. He served in the European Theater, England, France and Germany. He was awarded five campaign stars, two Presidential citations and a bronze star. On January 4, 1944, he married Gladys M. Fronk, and in March he went overseas. She preceded him in death on May 15, 1989. On March 3, 1991, Floyd married Alice (Grimes) Hobbs and they made their home in Iola. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to the Iola area and attended Iola Junior College where he played football. He continued his education at the Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine and received his doctorate. He was in private practice at his clinic in Gas, KS, from 1952 until 1970. From 1970 until he retired in 1988, he was a Federal Veterinarian doing inspections at meat and poultry plants. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Iola, the Iola American Legion, LaHarpe V.F.W., Experimental Aircraft Association, and American Veterinary Medicine Association. He enjoyed rebuilding warbirds, PT19, scale model cars and aircrafts, woodworking, motorcycling, boating, RVing, and flying. Survivors include his wife Alice Boeken, of the home; two sons, Chris Boeken & wife, Kim of St. Joseph, MO, and Dennis Clark of Iola, KS; three daughters, Michele Bodemann & husband, Steve, and Jonette Crane & husband, Jerry all of Hot Springs, AR, and Deborah Smith & husband, Mark of Haven, KS; one sister, Wilma Morrison of Lone Elm, KS; 12 Grandchildren; and 5 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Brad Boeken and Griff Boeken; and by a brother, Wilbur Boeken. Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be Monday, July 6, 2009, at Highland Cemetery in Iola, KS. Dr. Michael Quinn will officiate. Memorials suggested to the First Baptist Church, or Allen County Healthcare Foundation (Hospice) Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, KS, which is in charge of arrangements. *********************************

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Dr Floyd Arthur Boeken death on 3 Jul 2009 in Iola, Allen County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.9385986
Longitude: -95.4021988

Family Members:

Parent

John Arthur Boeken

(1902 - 1990)

Zelma Elizabeth Beaman Boeken

(1899 - 1967)

Spouse

Gladys Marjorie Fronk Boeken

(1926 - 1989)

Siblings

Children

Brad Leon Boeken

(1952 - 1980)

Griffith Lee “Griff” Boeken

(1955 - 2005)

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