Elmer Julian Boice

Elmer Julian Boice died Sunday, January 23, 2011, following a brief illness. He was 92 years young. Elmer was born in Cortland, New York, to Ernest and Libby Morris Boice on Saturday, November 9, 1918. He graduated from Cortland High School, served in the U.S Army in World War II, and attended Smith Technical School. His work experience included Coca Cola and Babson Brothers. He retired from Sylvania/GTE/ Verizon in Camillus. Elmer was married to Sarah Mae Hatcher. They built a home on Onondaga Hill and had three children. Sarah Mae preceded him in death in 1956. Elmer enjoyed bowling, golf, photography and traveling. Following retirement, he delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered on building projects at Onondaga Hill United Methodist Church, wrote memoirs of his Army and road-trip experiences, and spent time with his children. He lived at Summerfield Village in Syracuse for 10 years before moving to Oregon in 2008. Survivors include daughter, Marjorie Stevens and husband, Peter, of Corvallis, OR; sons Russell Boice and wife, Mary Ann, of Denver, Colorado, and Mark Boice and wife, Susan, of Weedsport, New York; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4 at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus, with Reverend Kim of Onondaga Hill United Methodist Church officiating. Interment of ashes will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one's choice.