BOYES, LAVERNA ELAINE *ELAINE*—Laverna Elaine Boyes was born to Edwin Manthei and Edna Dahlgren Manthei on June 3, 1924, near Sutton, and passed away April 2, 2014, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, at the age of 89 years, nine months and 30 days. She was one of five children in the family.
Elaine attended country school and graduated from Sutton High School.
Elaine was married to Kenneth Boyes of Geneva on April 26, 1946, and to them five children were born.
Elaine was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Geneva. She was an active member of the Ladies Aid for many years.
Elaine was a dedicated farm wife who helped out with the chores and assisted wherever needed. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens, and looked forward to her first tomato. She loved to bake, especially her delicious sweet rolls. Her family and grandchildren were her pride and joy.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kenneth, brothers, Gerald and Dwight, sister, Kathleen and infant son, Gary.
She is survived by three sons, Tom, Ron and wife, Gloria, Robert and wife, Joyce; and daughter, Debra; brother, Dwain Manthei; sister-in-law, Lola Bauer; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Nadine Boyes; grandchildren, Richard, Jenny West, Tony and wife, Stephanie, Jessica, Ginger and husband, Andy Cowles, Chad and wife, Nichole, Nick, and Kyle; great-grandchildren, MaKenna, Kynsley, Katelyn, Ethan, Brayden, Nevaeh, Simeon, Nola, Scarlett and Abby.
Funeral services were conducted from the Grace Lutheran Church in Geneva, on April 7, with Pastor Stephen Kruschel officiating. Denise Hinrichs accompanied Susan Baumann, who sang “How Great Thou Art,” “What a Friend We Have In Jesus,” and “Abide with Me.”
Casket bearers were Chad, Nick Kyle, Tony and Rich Boyes, Honorary bearers were Jenny West, Ginger Cowles, and Jessica Boyes.
Interment was in Geneva Public Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal April 2014