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Pauline F. Boward

Pauline F. Boward, 85, of Lincoln passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.
 
Pauline was born on February 28, 1932 in Lincoln, the daughter of James B. and Ethel (Ritchhart) Wright. Pauline married James L. Boward on January 1, 1950. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2001.
 
Pauline is survived by her two daughters: Connie (Roger) Boss, and Carol (Rick) Charron, both of Lincoln. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Brad (Laura) Boss of Clarksville, TN; Erica (Josh) Maynard of Lincoln; Brock (Abby) Boss of Towanda; Austin (Heidi) Charron of Peoria; Brayton (D’Lisa) Boss of Morton; Kyle (Brooke) Charron of Elkhart; and Brennan Boss of Phoenix, AZ. In addition, she is survived by 19 great-grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and one brother.
 
Pauline worked as the teletype operator for Sears, Roebuck & Co. for 19 years and was then employed as secretary at Chester-East Lincoln School for 17 years retiring in 1988. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lincoln, The Rachel Circle, Royal Neighbors of America, the Oasis Senior Center, and The Round Robin Pinochle Club.
 
A memorial service for Pauline will be held at 11:00A.M. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at The First United Methodist Church in Lincoln with Brad Curtis and Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service (9:00-11:00A.M.) also at the church. Burial will follow the services at Richmond Grove Cemetery in New Holland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Christian Village Grace Point,Woods Foundation Garden Villa, or Safe Haven Hospice.