Ellen Elizabeth Boal

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Ellen Boal, who passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at the age of 103. She was born in Sundance, Wyoming on August 7, 1920, to Jenny Faye and Dr. J.F. Clarenbach. Ellen trained as a nurse during WWII. She met and married LaVerne C Boal in 1944. 

Mom was a caring wife, mother, and friend, who exhibited strength, resilience, and support, with large doses of humor. She loved the Upton community, and until her later years, enjoyed participating in many activities including golf and bridge. She loved working in the yard and keeping up to date on current medical and nursing practices, besides raising a family. 

Ellen is preceded in death by her son, Steven, and husband, LaVerne. She is survived by daughters, Susan Thorman, and Sally Chirinos (Luis) and nephews Gary (Nancy), Dennis (Mary Jane), Greg (Tresa), and David (Kimm), whom she and LaVerne raised with devotion and care, and 12 grandchildren: Adrian; Nicolas (Lydia) and Christopher; Craig (Melissa), Kara (Jack), and Emily (Jeremy); Kayla, Mitchell, and Kelsey; Kaitlin(Tristan), Hayden (Megan), and Tristan. 10 great-grandchildren: Devon, Jasmine, and Gabryal; Korbin, Marceline, Huxley, and Oliver; Ford, Finley, and Declan. 

Per Ellen’s wishes, a family graveside service will be held.