In Remembrance Of
Marion Boydston
Marion Howard Boydston, 72, of St. Joseph, MO formerly of Dearborn, MO passed away, Monday, August 20, 2018.
He was born on September 13, 1945 to Norton Howard and Mary Allene (Dunlap) Boydston. Marion grew up and attended school in Edgerton. He then served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
On April 14, 1978 he was united in marriage to Joetta (Jones) Wardlow. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn where they raised their family. In 2004 they moved to St. Joseph.
Marion retired from MGE after 45 years of service.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Past Master of multiple Blue Lodges and the Shriner’s.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Benjamin Boydston, and his son, Wyatt Boydston.
Marion is survived by his wife, Joetta, of the home; children, Shane Wardlow, Angela Moore, Candy Paluka and Christina Loehr; grandchildren, Makenzie, Makayla, Tyler, Spencer, Andrew, Nicolas, Taylor, Korbyn, Tristan, and Addison; one great-grandson; brother, Earl Boydston and wife Debbie; father-in-law, James Loehr; brother-in-law, Rodney Loehr and wife Choe Ann; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Edgerton, MO with visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Burial: 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 27th at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, MO.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton, MO.
Donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
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17 comments
Janet Loehr
Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the mist of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
Steven n Karen martin
We are so sorry for your lost. Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless each one with comfort and peace
Al Jackson
Marion was a wonderful person and always was willing to help with a smile. He helped us out with the DeMolay and brought a lot of kindness to the boys. RIP Marion!
Kenny and Juanita Farr
So sorry to hear. Our deepest sympathy in his passing. Take care.
Roger Loehr Family
Our love and prayers always, but especially during this time of loss and uncertainty.
Phillip & Judi Dearing
So sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathies…
SUSAN MARIE NICHOLS AND ELMER NICHOLS SR.
OUR CONDOLENCE TO GRAND DAUGHTER TAYLOR SCOTT AND HER FAMILY. IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU AND YOUR MOM THIS SUMMER. ALL OUR LOVE GMSUE.
Terry West
May he rest in pease, I knew you and your family when we all were young. God Bless You
Ruthi & Rex Stevens
Marion has been such a big part of this family for so long. I will miss our visits and the daily messages he e
Grandma Wilma, Rose & Elizabeth Miller
Prayers for strength, comfort, and peace during this painful time of loss. We love you!
Ann E. Brand
Marion Boydston will be missed. He was a great man with huge heart. I am proud to have been able to call him my friend.
Donna Goodrich
Sorry for your loss
Rebecca Setty
I am so sorry. Love and prayers to your family.
Michelle and Mandy Easley
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
Maty Boydston
sorry for your loss.
Cody Holmes
Sorry for Your Loss Stay Strong everyone Praying for The whole Family
Anita Mummert
So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing . May you all find peace ! He was a good guy ! A former classmate