Eunice M. Boden, 84, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Providence Place in
Chambersburg after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was the wife of The Reverend Douglas Y. Boden, her husband of 62 years. Born October 11, 1936, in Selinsgrove, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Miller and Carrie (Walter) Miller.
Eunice was a resident of Gettysburg for 62 years and was best known as an educator
in the Gettysburg School District for 34 years. She graduated from Selinsgrove High
School in 1954, and was a graduate of Bloomsburg State Teachers College in 1958.
She received a Master’s Degree in Reading from Shippensburg State College in 1979.
Eunice was a dedicated and supportive pastor’s wife for 40 years and was an active
member of Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. She loved traveling and RVing,
children and dogs, teaching and worshiping. She especially enjoyed her feet in the
sand and walking hand in hand with her husband. Her hobbies included baking,
cooking, gardening, floral design, biking and hiking. She will be fondly remembered by
her family and friends for her gracious hosting of many large gatherings and her
endless love of ice cream.
In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Joy R. Boden and her wife, Janelle of Gettysburg; a son, Todd M. Boden and his wife, Deborah; and a granddaughter, Maylin of Cashtown. She was pre-deceased by a sister and two brothers. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, PA with Rev. Stephen Herr, officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church on September 4th. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. The family would like to send special thanks and
gratitude for all of the workers who assisted and cared for Eunice at Providence Place.
The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with the arrangements, online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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