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Dr William Albert Boies

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Birth	:	19 Oct 1916 Pisgah, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 May 2010 Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6596985, -87.7244034
Description	:	SPIRIT LAKE - Memorial Mass for Dr. William A. Boies, 93, of Spirit Lake and formerly Estherville will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake with Father James Smith as Celebrant. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville with the family present from 5-8 p.m. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake with military graveside rites by Timpe American Legion No. 23 of Spirit Lake. He died Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Hilltop... Read More	SPIRIT LAKE - Memorial Mass for Dr. William A. Boies, 93, of Spirit Lake and formerly Estherville will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake with Father James Smith as Celebrant. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville with the family present from 5-8 p.m. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake with military graveside rites by Timpe American Legion No. 23 of Spirit Lake. He died Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake. Dr. William A. Boies was born in Pisgah on Oct. 19, 1916, to Fred and Leila Griffith Boies He graduated from Logan High School in 1933 and continued his education at the University of Iowa and Creighton Dental School. On Dec. 26, 1940, Bill married his High School sweetheart, Claudia Cecil, and they began their life together in Omaha, Neb. After graduation from Creighton in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a dentist with the 233rd Searchlight Battalion in Guam, the Fiji Islands and the Philippines. At the conclusion of WWII, Bill returned to the United States to begin his dental practice in Estherville. He practiced until 1987 and then retired to live in Okoboji, spending winter months in Destin, Fla. He lost his partner in life, Claudia, on April 26, 2008. Bill was a member of the VFW, Knights of Columbus and Rotary. He was active in many civic organizations during his lifetime and was known as a caring and giving man. Skiing, golfing, and boating provided him with pleasure and stories to share with his family in later years. He was curious, witty and a life-long learner. He was an inspiration to his children and grandchildren as he continued to be interested in learning new things until his death. He challenged others to strive for knowledge and to enjoy life and the natural wonders in the world. His sense of humor and his charm will be remembered by all that knew him. Dr. Boies is survived by five children: Mickey Ludden and her husband Mike, Omaha, Neb.; Patsy Donovan, Spirit Lake; Bill Boies and his wife, Avis, California, Mo.; John Boies and his wife Carole, Lincoln, Neb. and Jim Boies and his wife, Elizabeth, Portland, Ore. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; niece, Kay Biggerstaff; sister-in-law, Maxine Cecil and many nieces and nephews.

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Where is Dr William Albert Boies's memorial?
Dr William Albert Boies's memorial is located at: First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, USA.
When did Dr William Albert Boies death?
Dr William Albert Boies death on 1 May 2010 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr William Albert Boies's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6596985
Longitude: -87.7244034

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Fred Albert Boies

(1889 - 1964)

Leila Elizabeth Griffith Boies

(1893 - 1988)

Spouse

Claudia R Cecil Boies

(1917 - 2008)

Siblings

Marian Elizabeth Boies Biggerstaff

(1921 - 1961)

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Alsip, Cook County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6596985, -87.7244034

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Coordinate: 41.6621600, -87.7291590

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Coordinate: 41.6624222, -87.6876907

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Coordinate: 41.6880989, -87.7688980

16. Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6307983, -87.7707977

17. Sauerbier-Burkhardt Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6469600, -87.7825500

18. Cook County Cemetery at Oak Forest
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Coordinate: 41.6024700, -87.7246400

19. Cedar Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6655998, -87.6438980

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Coordinate: 41.5977570, -87.7353520

21. Saint John the Baptist Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5950900, -87.7340900

22. Saint Gabriel Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5931015, -87.7343979

23. Old German Methodist Cemetery
Orland Park, Cook County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6100330, -87.7944960

24. Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 41.7317009, -87.7164001