Mary Luanne Boham

January 9, 1950 - January 24, 2016

Mary Luanne Boham, oldest daughter of the late Billy and Evah Beard of Amorita, OK, was born on January 9, 1950 in Alva, OK, and passed away on January 24, 2016, in Wichita, KS at the age of 66 years and 15 days. Luanne grew up and attended grade school in Amorita, OK, graduating from Burlington High School. She attended and graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK where she earned and received her teaching degree. On June 2, 1972, Luanne married the love of her life, Loyd Glen Boham. She captured his heart while writing letters to him while he was in the service. Their loving marriage was blessed with three children: Dayna Jo, Loyd Bart, and Travis Dale. Luanne loved making a difference, therefore she taught elementary education for 22 years. She loved her school kids and they loved her as they selected her for the Teacher of the Year Reward in the 1996-1997 and the 2010-2011 school years. Luanne also shared her love of her Lord and Savior as she taught many years of Sunday School as well. Luanne had many hobbies, but she truly loved to work in her flower garden and yard which brought her great pride. For years she planted a vegetable garden to help feed her family. She always liked to be outside enjoying the sunlight, birds, butterflies and any other wildlife. Even more precious to her were her own kids and grandkids. She gave the very best hugs and always went out of her way to make everyone feel loved and special. She always had family gatherings for all to enjoy. The happiness and joy she brought to her family and friends will be missed beyond measure. Luanne was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law, Harold Boham. Luanne is survived by her husband, Loyd Boham, her daughter, Dayna Pedersen & husband, Stan, of Amorita, OK, Bart Boham & wife Leah of Alva, OK and Travis Boham also of Alva, OK, Four precious grandchildren: Kyler Boham, Kinley Boham, Colton Pedersen and Blaze Pedersen; two loving sisters, Marsha Carothers & husband, Ken, and Ronda Eslinger & husband, Dan and one loving brother, William Beard & wife Patti, loving mother-in-law, Arlene Boham, loving sister-in-law, Carol Powers & husband Victor and loving brother-in-law, Rex Boham; other relatives & friends. Memorial donations may be made to a Scholarship Fund to benefit Freedom High School Seniors.