Dr. Robert Rudolph Boese was called to his eternal home on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 95 years of age. He was lovingly known to his family as “Papa.” He was a strong man of God who passed on his faith to his children and grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran, a surgeon, and an incredible husband, father, and grandfather.
Dr. Boese was born in El Paso, Texas on May 25, 1926, and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Boese served as a Tech Sergeant in the United States Army during WWII from 1944 to 1947 in Italy, the Philippines, and Japan. After his service in the military, Dr. Boese attended Tulane Medical School and completed his residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana where he served as the last Chief of Surgery Resident under Dr. Alton Ochsner Sr. of Ochsner Health in New Orleans. Dr. Boese married the love of his life, Johnnye (McDade) Boese on April 4, 1953. Working as a general surgeon, Dr. Boese moved to Clovis, New Mexico in 1957 where he and his close friend, Joe Moss, had a practice together. He and Johnnye raised four children in Clovis.
Dr. Boese spent his final years living in Mandeville, Louisiana. He loved telling stories, watching movies, eating oysters, watching hummingbirds, taking trips to Fort Lauderdale, and most importantly, spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He lived life to the fullest and was blessed with a sharp mind and incredible memory. Papa never complained, always wore a big smile, and offered valuable insight to all who met him.
Dr. Boese is preceded in death by his wife Johnnye McDade Boese, his parents Walter and Wynona Boese, and his brother, Herman Boese.
He is survived by four children and their spouses, Debbye Boese Doorey and husband Mike Doorey; Elizabeth Boese Ferrando and husband Gary Ferrando; Rebecca Boese Jones; Robert R. Boese Jr. and wife Robin Smothers Boese. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, Allye Doorey, Erika Ferrando, Megan Ferrando, Michael Doorey II, Jonathan Jones, Robert Boese III, Ryan and Abby Jones, Christina Ferrando, Matthew Boese, Kristen Boese, and Christian Jones.
Dr. Boese is being laid to rest at Lauderdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida beside his wife on June 17, 2021.
His memorial service is being held at Kraeer Fairchild Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday with a burial following.
Papa will be greatly missed on earth. Until we meet again, watch over us. We love you.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
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