WALTER J BOEHM

1924 - 2017

WALTER J BOEHM obituary, 1924-2017, AMARILLO, TX

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

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Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

6969 East Interstate 40

Amarillo, Texas

WALTER BOEHM Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2017.

Walter J. Boehm, 93, of Amarillo passed away Friday, September 22, 2017. Walter was born June 24, 1924 in Flatonia, Texas to Otto and Rose Boehm. He married Betty Jane Smith on April 18, 1949 in Ballinger, Texas; they were happily married for 49 years. Walter served his country in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and later served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1959. Walter worked on the railroad from 1950-1952 in Abilene, Texas.

He was a commercial truck driver from 1959 to 1962 and later retired from the United States Fish and Wildlife Services in 1986, after 24 years. Walter was loved by many and never met a stranger. His hobbies included collecting any railroad related items and smoking his tobacco pipe.

Walter was preceded in death by his wife, son; John Patrick Boehm and five brothers.

He is survived by his longtime beloved friend; Loretta Medling, his son and daughter-in-law; Robert and Dianne Boehm, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.



Arrangements under the direction of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, Amarillo, TX.

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October 2, 2017

I am going to feel so lost without Walter He was my best friend in the world.
He was always there for me. if I needed help he never hesitated. We were good friends, and he was a great companion.
We were there for one another. I loved watching ;him smoke his pipe. I was a ritual getting it ready to smoke, never tired of seeing it. Yes I am missing him.

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October 1, 2017

Jeanie Burney

I met Walter at St. Hyacinth's during adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. He was a very sweet and kind gentleman. A class act. He was very devoted to his faith and was a great example to us! Rest in peace Walter.

September 28, 2017

Joel MacDonald

Walter you will be sorely missed. I enjoyed our talks every time you came to the Post Office. It was an honor and privilege to be able to have you as a Brother-in-Arms. I know you are standing post at the Pearly gates. Keep'em in line Walter (BB) Boehm. Our country has lost a great American hero that helped establish our Freedoms that we have today. I "Salute" you my friend.

September 28, 2017

Robert Taylor

Will miss Walter coming to the lodge for a Bud and shot of Jack. He had some interesting stories. Rest in Peace my fellow veteran and God Speed on your next journey

September 27, 2017

Pam and Don Lancaster

We loved Walter very much. He came to Don's lodge and visited with us often. I (Pam) met him at St. Hyacinth's Church during Adoration. When we went to Normandy France we were honored to be able to take pictures and do a rubbing of Walter's brother's headstone and brought them back to Walter. We will miss Walter very much as he was such a blessing to us.

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