Irene E. Boehm

Irene Boehm of the Rice’s Crossing community passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1923, to J. W. and Mary Marek Faykus. She enjoyed her formative years with her family in the Waterloo community near Taylor; graduated from Taylor in 1940. In 1941, she married Raymond Boehm and was blessed with two children. They continued living in the Taylor area all their life farming & ranching, enjoyed traveling, visiting with family & friends and growing an abundant garden which she generously shared with everyone. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She was blessed with an outgoing personality which attracted and endeared her to many friends. Her sense of humor enhanced the good times and also carried her through the challenges of health problems in her later years, including many friends with her telephone visits.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, a brother Alvin Faykus and a grandson, Clayton Limmer. Survivors are her son, Emzy Boehm and daughter, Judy & husband Frankie Limmer.Brothers, Ernest Faykus and Elmer Faykus. Grandchildren Troy Boehm (Jeni); Dr. Dana Boehm; Sarah Heselmeyer (Brian); Carey Gambrell (Dale). Great-grandchildren Gage & Garet Boehm, Hayden & Logan Heselmeyer, Tanner, Tyler & Trevor Gambrell.

Visitation will be at Providence Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at Providence Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Taylor City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Special thanks to mom’s compassionate caregivers: Connie Stojanek, Monique Valdez and Brenda Garza. They gave Mother so much love and special care, she was their #1 priority. Also to the many friends who called to keep in touch regarding her health and especially Sister Assumpta for her prayers and Allen Doubrava, who visited Mom every week and enjoyed reminiscing about the “good old days”. So many wonderful memories. She will be truly missed. Family would like to thank the staff of Encompass Home Health & Hospice and Providence Funeral Home for their exceptional service given to our family.