Helen Elberta (McGinty) Boughton
Marriages
Clyde A Boughton - February 21, 1943
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3C Obit - February 20, 2011
Helen Elberta Boughton, a long time resident of Grand Junction,
Colorado, passed away at Hospice Care Center, she was 85 years
young.
Helen was a very devoted wife and mother and a very well
rounded, diversified and much respected member of the community.
Helen was born in Republican City, NE. Helen’s contribution to the
war effort during WWII was applied in Glendora, CA, working in a
munitions factory along side two of her sisters-in-law, where they
assembled two ton bombs. Helen was an active member of the Eastern
Stars during the twenty years she lived in Rangely, CO. She enjoyed
gardening and showing people the many flowers that she
raised and was well known for this where ever she lived. During her
years of gardening she won many ribbons in flowers shows as well
as “Yard of the Month!†In addition, much pleasure was gained in
extensive travel in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With a
flare of humor, she shared tips on life lessons!
During her lifetime she enjoyed the pleasure and company of a variety
of cats and dogs. Through out her middle and senior years she
enjoyed sharing the sport of pure bred dog showing with one of her
sons. This resulted in meeting many new friends and adding to
travel opportunities. Many honors were earned, including her current
dog, Dancer. This is only one of many examples of how supportive
and involved she was with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Clyde A.
Boughton. They were married on February 21, 1943 in Norton, KS.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Blanche A.
McGinty, and her eight siblings.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde W. and
Helen A. of Humboldt, NE; Charles L. and Marjorie S., and John D.
of Grand Junction, CO; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren
and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will take place at Martin Mortuary at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 22, 2011. A graveside service and interment will be in
Phillipsburg, KS. Flowers can be sent to Martin Mortuary or donations
may be made to the Grand Valley Kennel Club, P.O. Box
1751, Grand Junction, CO 81502.
Arrangements are being handled by Martin Mortuary.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5B - February 21, 2011
Helen Boughton, 85, died
Feb. 14, 2011, at Hospice Care
Center.
Services will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Martin Mortuary
Chapel.
She is survived by three
sons, John and Charles, both
of Grand Junction, and Clyde
of Humboldt, Neb.; fi ve grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to
the Grand Valley Kennel Club,
P.O. Box 1751, Grand Junction
81502.
