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Obituary: Boeck, Erling Sigvart

Age 95


BOECK,
Erling Sigvart

Born March 12, 1921 in Juanita, North Dakota to John Henry and Rachel Ellen (Holland) Boeck.

His final mile was May 12, 2016 in Spokane Valley, Washington.

Erling was a farmer, grave-digger, railroader, cowboy, overseas contractor, brick-layer, carpenter and a doughnut connoisseur.

He was a storyteller of the past and truth and his most successful accomplishment was being the World’s Best Dad, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

He is survived by wife Anna Marie Boeck; son Lyle (Carol) Boeck of Spokane Valley, WA; and daughter Carol (Don) Mayfield of California; grandchildren, Nicole (Jason) Moore, Jeff Mayfield, Joshua (Tegan) Baldwin, Lori Boeck (Kris Schmidt) and Brittany (Clint) Kingsbury; great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Kaban, Aidan, Emilyn, Connor and Autumn.

When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we are far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.

Flights of angels sing thee to rest.

“We will miss your stories and your smile.



There will be a graveside service Tuesday, May 17th, 11:00 AM at Fairview Cemetery in Rockford, WA.

Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.