1916
Harold
2012
Harold Eugene Boardman
February 10, 1916 — March 16, 2012
Harold Eugene (Gene) Boardman, of Amarillo, passed away in the early morning of March 16, 2012, at the age of 96. A quiet man who was faithful and true to his family and to his country, he will be greatly missed.
Gene was born on February 10, 1916, the youngest of six children, in rural Warrick County of southern Indiana. In 1940, at the age of 24, Gene enlisted in the U.S. Army in Evansville, Indiana. He served throughout Europe until the end of World War II as an aircraft mechanic in Patton’s Third Army. His aerial reconnaissance unit was part of the 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, known as "Patton's Eyes in the Sky". In late 1946 Gene began his US Air Force career--serving 23 years active duty. He retired at the non-commissioned officer rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Following active duty, he served 7 years in the US Air Force Reserves.
Bell Helicopter of Amarillo employed Gene for more than 10 years. During that time, he received a special citation for his service on a team selected to assemble a fleet of 7 Presidential helicopters.
Gene placed his faith in Jesus Christ in 1950 and joined Amarillo’s First Baptist Church in 1968.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents John B. and Bertha Young Boardman, as well as his three brothers and two sisters of Indiana.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mynetta Fowler Boardman, the love of his life; three daughters-Linda and husband Gary Kramer of Albuquerque, Lana Boardman Smith of Phoenix, and Lela Jo and husband David Ford of Amarillo; grandchildren Leslie and David Kramer, Greg and Tony Smith, and Jeffrey, Jonathan, and Justin Ford; five great-grandchildren; and his niece Verna Louise Johnson of Boonville, Indiana.
A private family service, officiated by Dr. Chester O'Brien of First Baptist Church, was held on Saturday, March 24th, with full military honors provided by the Blue Knights Honor Guard of Altus, Oklahoma. Interment was held in Memory Gardens Cemetery Field of Honor in Amarillo. Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, Amarillo.
The family wishes to thank the exceptional caregivers at Bivins Memorial Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center and the Childers Place Hospice Wing. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice Care of the Southwest at Childers Place, 6600 Killgore Drive, Suite 110, Amarillo, 79106 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, online at www.woundedwarriorproject.com.
"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5
Gene was born on February 10, 1916, the youngest of six children, in rural Warrick County of southern Indiana. In 1940, at the age of 24, Gene enlisted in the U.S. Army in Evansville, Indiana. He served throughout Europe until the end of World War II as an aircraft mechanic in Patton’s Third Army. His aerial reconnaissance unit was part of the 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, known as "Patton's Eyes in the Sky". In late 1946 Gene began his US Air Force career--serving 23 years active duty. He retired at the non-commissioned officer rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Following active duty, he served 7 years in the US Air Force Reserves.
Bell Helicopter of Amarillo employed Gene for more than 10 years. During that time, he received a special citation for his service on a team selected to assemble a fleet of 7 Presidential helicopters.
Gene placed his faith in Jesus Christ in 1950 and joined Amarillo’s First Baptist Church in 1968.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents John B. and Bertha Young Boardman, as well as his three brothers and two sisters of Indiana.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mynetta Fowler Boardman, the love of his life; three daughters-Linda and husband Gary Kramer of Albuquerque, Lana Boardman Smith of Phoenix, and Lela Jo and husband David Ford of Amarillo; grandchildren Leslie and David Kramer, Greg and Tony Smith, and Jeffrey, Jonathan, and Justin Ford; five great-grandchildren; and his niece Verna Louise Johnson of Boonville, Indiana.
A private family service, officiated by Dr. Chester O'Brien of First Baptist Church, was held on Saturday, March 24th, with full military honors provided by the Blue Knights Honor Guard of Altus, Oklahoma. Interment was held in Memory Gardens Cemetery Field of Honor in Amarillo. Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, Amarillo.
The family wishes to thank the exceptional caregivers at Bivins Memorial Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center and the Childers Place Hospice Wing. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice Care of the Southwest at Childers Place, 6600 Killgore Drive, Suite 110, Amarillo, 79106 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, online at www.woundedwarriorproject.com.
"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5
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