Grace Boe's Obituary
Passed away peacefully July 31, 2008, in Phoenix, AZ, after residing in Dallas for over 50 years. She was born December 9, 1917, in Ripley, TN, the daughter of Loula Maclin Foster and Joseph Sears Decker. Grace was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Robert H. Boe. She studied at the University of Texas, Austin, and graduated as a Registered Nurse from Scott and White College of Nursing. She worked many years at Dallas Baylor Hospital where she retired as a Pediatric Nursing Supervisor. She is survived by her 3 loving children, Susan V. Boe of La Jolla, CA, Robert F. Boe of Fountain Hills, AZ, and Elizabeth A. Boe of Sardinia, Italy; daughter-in-law, Lanette Dahn, and son-in-law, Sebastiano Ruzittu of Sardinia, Italy; 3 grandchildren, Aaron Boe, Phoenix, AZ, Robert and Anthony Ruzittu of Sardinia, Italy; and 2 beautiful great-grandchildren, Braden and Corbin Boe of Phoenix, AZ. Grace loved nursing, travel, and especially enjoyed visiting her daughter and family in Italy. She spent her life sharing and giving to all her family, friends, and adopted family. She extended her love to all those around her and became a mother to many. Her boundless love will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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