Robert John Boesch

Celebration of life to be held at Good Shepherd Community Church, 28986 SE Haley Rd. Boring, OR 97009 on Sunday February 4, 2013 @ 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or Mt. Hood Hospice 39641 Scenic St. Sandy, OR 97055. Robert "Bob" Boesch died peacefully at home Monday morning, January 21, 2013 under hospice care with loving family by his side. Bob was born in Portland, Oregon May 3, 1925 to Emil and Pauline Boesch. He joined older brother Emil and sisters Gertrude and Helen. He grew up in the Russellville area of, what was then, east Multnomah county and graduated from Gresham High School in 1943. Upon high school graduation, Bob joined the US Coast Guard as mechanic and flight engineer. This during WW11, he was stationed at the Port Angeles, Washington Air Station with the Air-Sea Rescue Unit. He attended post career Aircraft Mechanic School and remained in aviation until retirement. After his Coast Guard years Bob graduated from Powellhurst Bible College and, in 1952, married Hope, the love of his life. Together they made their home in Gresham, raising two children: daughter, Carolyne and son, John. Nurturing his large garden and beautiful yard, hiking the Northwest and music were mainstays throughout Bob's life. He had served as choir director for Powellhurst Baptist Church and Lynch Baptist Church and for many years was the baritone part of a Gospel quartet. His love for Jesus Christ, The Lord was the foundation of everything Bob did. This was reflected by his commitment to serve his local church and his unwavering daily walk of Faith. Most importantly, to his family he was a strong man of Integrity, much Love and great Laughter. To his three grandsons and five great-grandchildren he will always be their beloved "Fafa." Bob is survived by his sweetheart of over sixty years; sister Helen of British Columbia; daughter Carolyne (Greg) of Jacksonville, Oregon; son John (Becky) of Washougal, Washington; grandsons Joel, Andrew and Gabriel; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Military honor burial was held January 29, 2013 at Willamette National Cemetery Services provided by Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes A Memorial Celebration of Life will be Sunday, February 24, 2013 @ 2:00PM Good Shepherd Community Church 28986 S.E. Haley Rd. Boring, Oregon 97009 In remembrance, donations may be given to the church or Mt. Hood Hospice 39641 Scenic St. Sandy, Oregon 97005 Service Information