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 GREGORY MATTHEW BOECHLER March
18th, 1919 July 29th, 2008 Greg passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital at the age of 89,
surrounded by his loving family. He leaves to mourn his wife, of sixty four
years, Sophie (Bobiash); daughter, Sharon (Dave)
McPherson and their daughter, Monique; daughter, Peggy (Leo) Tremblay and
children, Remi (Alex), Justin (Joanne) and Trina
(Greg); son, Gilbert (Dawn Heide) and children,
Amanda and Dennis. He also leaves behind five great grandchildren. Greg was
one of fourteen children born to Frank F. Boechler
and Catherine Selzler. He is survived by
brothers, Alphonse (Rose) and Wilfred (Marilyn); sisters, Hilda (Jack
Sander) and Sister Catherine. Greg joined the army in 1943 spending time in
the Alutien
Islands and various
countries overseas. In 1944 he married Sophie and in 1946 they started
farming in the Allan
District until poor
health led to his partial retirement in 1993. His son Gilbert took over
operation of the family farm under Greg's valued assistance. Greg loved to
play his guitar, cards and had a great sense of humour.
He loved to tell stories of his life, was generous with his compliments and
had nice things to say about everyone. He could always see the humorous
side to life's trials. Greg was able to spend his days on the farm right up
to his passing through the care supplied by his wife Sophie, family,
Homecare and Veterans Affairs. The family wishes to thank the staff at Unit
542 of St. Paul's Hospital for their compassionate care. The Vigil for Greg
will be held on Thursday, July 31st at 7:00 p.m. and the Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m. Both services
from St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Allan, SK. Rite of Committal to
follow at the St. Aloysius Parish Cemetery, Allan, SK. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to St. Aloysius Parish Fund or the Lung
Assoc. (1231 8th Street East,
Saskatoon, SK
S7H 0S5).
Arrangements in care of Sue Panattoni MOURNING
GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (978-5200).
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