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Oren Tyler Boness
12/20/1921 — 11/04/2002
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Crookston, Minnesota
Oren Tyler Boness
Oren Tyler O.T. Boness
Oren Tyler Boness passed away November 4, 2002 at the Richland Life Care Center.
Oren was born December 20, 1921 in Crookston Minnesota to Olaf S. Bones and Laura Berg Boness. He was raised on a farm in Saum, Minnesota and attended grade school there. He attended high school in Kelliher, Minnesota where he graduated in 1939.
In April of 1940 he joined the U.S. Navy where he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The majority of service was spent aboard the submarine tender U.S.S Beaver. His tour of duty included: Scotland, The Aleutian Islands and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in April of 1946.
In 1942, while stationed in New London, CT he married his high school sweetheart Charlotte G. Urseth. They had been married for 60 years at the time of his passing.
After leaving the service, he returned to Northern Minnesota where he continued farming. In 1951, Oren and Charlotte moved to Richland along with their five young children. Shortly after their arrival in Richland they added their sixth child into the family. Oren went to work for G.E. as a member of the Hanford Patrol. After two years on the patrol, he became an expeditor for G.E. and subsequently worked 31 years for G.E. and United Nuclear retiring as Senior Buyer.
After his retirement, he and Charlotte moved to their summer home on the Skagit River near Concrete WA. The lived there until February of 2000 when his Parkinsons disease began taking its toll. Oren was moved to the Richland Life Care Center where he could be closer to his family and friends.
Oren was a lifetime member of the V.F.W and current member of the American Legion. He was a former member of the Richland Lutheran Church and current member of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church in Concrete.
Oren was preceded in death by his parents Olaf and Laura Boness, a sister Shirley Anne Tindle and son-in-law Thomas Spicer.
His is survived by his wife Charlotte of Richland, daughters Pamela B. and her husband Paul Pedersen of Cathlamet, WA, Laura L. Smith of Renton, WA, Suzanne M. and her husband Stan Kaveckis of Aurora, OR. and Charis M. Spicer of Concrete, WA. Sons, Gregory O. Boness and wife Kathi of Richland, WA and Kris O. Boness and wife Sharon of Richland. In addition he is survived by ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
A special thanks go to Richland Life Care Center. Memorial/Remembrances can be sent to the National Parkinson Foundation Inc. P.O. 02-5163, Miami, FL 33102-5163.
Services will be Wednesday November 6, 2002 at 2:00 pm at Einans Funeral Home.
Charis,Greg,and rest of family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father,the short time I knew him I have to say he was one heck of a nice caring father and friend to all. So sorry
Pam and I went to school together and I think were in the same Brownie troop!
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Boness. They were always such a close family and I know he will be missed. Both my parents are gone now, and I miss them daily. Know that others care and share in your sorrow.
Arlas
Dear Char & Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to each of you. OT will be remembered for his wonderful smile and laugh that was so genuine, and not a more caring person anywhere who loved his family and friends more then he did. OT will live on in each of you and will watch over you now with his smile and love from above. He was the proudest Dad, Husband and Grandpa that I have ever seen, and he showed his affections outwardly for everyone to see and admire. He will be with you in every rose you smell, every leaf that falls, and every sunrise and sunset you watch, he is the beauty of life and his memories will always be with each of you and will last within each of you for the rest of your lifetime.
God Bless you….Sandy
To the Oren Boness family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Oren’s passing. Vi Williams called me one day and told me, I hadn’t read my papers for a few days so I’m glad she called and told me. I wanted to express to the family our love and to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of the family when we stayed with Al & Ed when we came out to visit in 1957. Char, I have such fond memories of the times I would come over & visit Laura and family after school. You all were so warm and loving and I will never forget that. Laura I will send you a card because I have your address, I’m so glad we still keep in touch. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we love you!
Elmer, Marsha and Amie Schuman
P.S. That E-mail address is Amie’s I know being my age that would not fit.
Charis,Greg,and rest of family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father,the short time I knew him I have to say he was one heck of a nice caring father and friend to all. So sorry
Pam and I went to school together and I think were in the same Brownie troop!
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Boness. They were always such a close family and I know he will be missed. Both my parents are gone now, and I miss them daily. Know that others care and share in your sorrow.
Arlas
Dear Char & Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to each of you. OT will be remembered for his wonderful smile and laugh that was so genuine, and not a more caring person anywhere who loved his family and friends more then he did. OT will live on in each of you and will watch over you now with his smile and love from above. He was the proudest Dad, Husband and Grandpa that I have ever seen, and he showed his affections outwardly for everyone to see and admire. He will be with you in every rose you smell, every leaf that falls, and every sunrise and sunset you watch, he is the beauty of life and his memories will always be with each of you and will last within each of you for the rest of your lifetime.
God Bless you….Sandy
To the Oren Boness family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Oren’s passing. Vi Williams called me one day and told me, I hadn’t read my papers for a few days so I’m glad she called and told me. I wanted to express to the family our love and to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of the family when we stayed with Al & Ed when we came out to visit in 1957. Char, I have such fond memories of the times I would come over & visit Laura and family after school. You all were so warm and loving and I will never forget that. Laura I will send you a card because I have your address, I’m so glad we still keep in touch. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we love you!
Elmer, Marsha and Amie Schuman
P.S. That E-mail address is Amie’s I know being my age that would not fit.
My husband, Glenn, was a good friend and co-worker and thought highly of O.T. We enjoyed a luncheon visit with you and O.T. in your mountain home. I am sorry for your loss. I was unable to attend the service. Give my sympathy to all your family.
Alice Quinley
Char and Family,
I received Oren’s obituary notice from my girlfriend, Gail ‘Franz’ Poynor last week. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Unfortunately I was unable to come over for Oren’s service. All of the Bonesses have always had a special place in my heart. We had such a good time growing up in Richland and had such a wonderful neighborhood. Oren always appeared to be so gruff when we were kids growing up, but deep down, you knew he was only kidding. Take care and God Bless all of you.
Love Audrey ‘Zielan’ Campbell
Hi Grandma, Kristi and I are thinking of you!
Love, Aaron
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