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\u00a0Lucille Anna Boyer, 94, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Stoney Brook Assisted Living Center in West Union, Iowa.<\/p>\n\u00a0Lucille Anna Boyer, 94, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Stoney Brook Assisted Living Center in West Union, Iowa.<\/p>\n
Lucille was born April 19, 1924 to John and Mary (Schmitt) Wurzer on the family farm near St. Lucas, Iowa. Lucille joined a sister, Leona and a brother, Edmund, where she helped with milking, feeding chickens, and gardening.\u00a0 She fondly shared stories about walking 3 miles to St. Luke\u2019s School in St. Lucas, Iowa where she graduated from eighth grade.<\/p>\n
As a life-long member of St. Luke\u2019s Catholic Church and Rosary Society, Lucille faithfully practiced and shared her Catholic faith with her family and those around her.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recent years found her watching daily mass on TV.<\/p>\n
Lucille was united in marriage with Joseph John Boyer on January 27, 1953, after which they purchased and moved to a farm near the Turkey River in rural Hawkeye, Iowa.\u00a0\u00a0 In addition to a busy life as a wife and mother to five children, she assisted in the farming operation by raising chickens, selling eggs, driving the tractor when baling, washing the milking machine, gardening, canning, and freezing for the family.\u00a0\u00a0 She enjoyed crocheting, painting, and growing flowers, especially peonies, gladiolus and dahlias.<\/p>\n
After Joe passed away in 1992 she remained on the family farm and continued with her gardening and yard work.\u00a0 She remained interested with the daily operations of the farm and appreciated updates from her sons on their daily visits.<\/p>\n
In 2012 Lucille moved to Stoney Brook Assisted Living Center.\u00a0\u00a0 She enjoyed visiting and dining with the residents, doing puzzles, and playing Bingo.\u00a0\u00a0 Lucille and her best friend, Collette Ameling, walked many laps in and outside of Stoney Brook and enjoyed discussing the good-ole-days.\u00a0\u00a0 Collette\u2019s passing in February 2018 was especially hard for Lucille.\u00a0 With their loving care, the staff at Stoney Brook became like family.<\/p>\n
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph John Boyer; parents, brother, sister, two sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.<\/p>\n
Lucille was especially proud of her family and enjoyed their visits, phone calls, and family gatherings. She is survived by daughter, Mary Ann (Wayne) Strohmeyer and children: Mike (Tara) Wilbur, Taylor, Thomas, Riley and Bryce Wilbur; Shari (Joel) Marousek, Nathan Wilbur, James Marousek; and several step-children. \u00a0Son, Don (Jeannie) Boyer and children: \u00a0Matt (Liz) Boyer, Sydney, Cadence, and Quinn; Joey (Monica) Boyer, Adalynn and Claire; Jessica (Matt) Phillips and Morgan; and Christine (Jordan) Mitchell.\u00a0 Son, Ron (Donna) Boyer and children:\u00a0 Carrie (Jeremy) Davis, Brianna and Tyler; Sarah (Jake) Palmer; Richard (Megan) Boyer and Aubrey.\u00a0 \u00a0Daughter, Deanna (Paul) Gray and children:\u00a0 Karen (Nathan) Hardisty, Hannah and Nora; Alex (Chelsea) Gray and Winchester.\u00a0 \u00a0Son, Kenny (Veronica) and children:\u00a0 Andy Boyer; Laura Boyer and Hailey and Kourtney Holzer; Greg (Lindsey) Boyer; and Eddie Boyer.\u00a0 Nephew, Roger (Patty) Sendlebach and Niece, Phyllis Duffrin.<\/p>\n
Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Lucas, Iowa with a Scripture Service with Deacon Jim presiding at 7:00 pm. There will also be a one hour visitation before mass at the church on Monday.<\/p>\n
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. Luke Catholic Church, St. Lucas, Iowa with Rev. Kyle Digmann as the Celebrant.<\/p>\n
Burial will follow at St. Luke Cemetery, St. Lucas, Iowa.<\/p>\n
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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