John Edward Boman

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Edward Boman, who left us peacefully on November 3rd at the age of 71. Devoted to his children, John always enjoyed a good joke and lively conversation. John’s life was marked by kindness, laughter, and an unwavering curiosity.

Born in Avondale, Missouri, John attended St. Gabriel’s grade school. He went on to graduate from North Kansas City High School. He spent many years working in the trades, first as a Welder then as a Carpenter. He was skilled with any tool and had a fix for any needed repair. Later in life he enjoyed being a bartender where he relished making people laugh and spending more time with family.

John was always committed to his children, leaving behind his three sons Bradley, Brian, Adam, and his two Grandsons Reilly and Charles. He is survived by Mary Kunkle and Darla Hall, and his siblings Mary Jo, Deborah, David, Mike and Andy. He is preceded by his mother, Betty Lorraine Weldy, and his father Raymond “Jack” Boman.

A voracious reader, John would finish 2 or 3 books weekly recounting them to friends and family. Passionate about history, he enjoyed reading past deeds of well known figures whether famous or infamous, often telling people that “history is stranger than fiction.” This made him formidable in any trivia contest. He loved sports and competition. He attended many Chiefs games over the years and was an excellent grill master. He loved music and singing along to the radio while driving down the highway.

Mostly though, John was known for his sense of humor. Every story he told had people leaning in intently until they fell backward with laughter. He was always trying to make people smile and rarely fell short of his goal. He never took himself too seriously and often was there to lift our spirits with a timely quip or simple joke. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched and all the people who enjoyed his company.

A memorial service will be held at Drexel Hall, 3301 Baltimore Ave., KCMO 64111, on Sunday, November 10. There will be a visitation beginning at 11:00 am followed by a short memorial service at Noon. Friends and family are invited to celebrate John’s life and share cherished memories.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to KC Pet Project in John’s honor. He never really liked dogs but also, “they never bit him.”

John Boman will be dearly missed.