Bertha Irene Boughton, 93, of Warren, PA., a resident of the
Warren Manor Nursing Home died there Thursday afternoon,
November 26, 2015 after an extended illness. She was born
October 1, 1922 in Falconer, N.Y. Bertha was the daughter of
Charles Virgil and Gaynell Irene Drace Birchard. She was a
longtime resident of Weldbank and was employed with the
former New Process Company for many years. Bertha was a
member of the Warren Congregation of the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Bertha is survived by 6 children – Bettie Bailey and husband,
James W., of Warren, PA., Joan Blum and husband, William of
Starbrick, PA., Marian Edmiston, Linda Belcher and husband,
Richard E., all of Sheffield, PA., Virgil L. Boughton and wife,
Sally, James L. Boughton and wife, Mary Kay all of Warren, PA.,
1 Sister – Helen Nelson of Tidioute, PA., 2 Half-Brothers – Lyman
H. Morrison of Lansing, MI., Robert L. Morrison and wife, Sandy
of Tidioute, PA., 2 Half-Sisters – Mary Croker of Pittsfield, PA.,
Mabel E. Brown of Youngsville, PA., 14 Grandchildren, 25 Great
Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 60 years, Harry L. Boughton whom she married
November 1, 1937 in Russell, PA., infant son, Harry L. Boughton,
Jr., in 1945, 1 Granddaughter – Sharon Bailey, 2 Sisters– Lillian
Turner, Shirley McKay, 1 Brother – William F. Birchard,
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Tuesday, December 1, 2015
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. A memorial service will be conducted
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses, 201 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA., with her
son, James L. Boughton, Elder, presiding. Interment will be in
Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place
memorials may do so through the Warren Congregation of
Jehovah’s Witnesses, 201 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA., 16365.
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Dear Boughton Family:
How we will miss dear Bertha! What an example of endurance she set. We vividly remember her spiritual routine. It reminds us of Anna who was never missing from the temple. Even as aging began to take her strength she would continue to be at the meetings and faithfully went out in service. Her life gave evidence of her love for her loving Creator Jehovah.
Love of her family was also evident. She certainly was proud of her sons and daughters and their growing families. It was clear that she was loved in return. Her loving family has regularly cared for her needs, whether it be in their homes or whether that care was extended to her while she resided at Warren Manor. How Jehovah must delight to see how Bertha was honored in such a way.
How grateful we are that Bertha no longer must experience the frustrations of poor health. How heartwarming it is to know that our loving Father Jehovah keeps his faithful servant in His memory. He longs for the time when He will hear her prayers again. What a wonderful time that will be when she is restored to perfect health. In the meantime, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you face each day without your dear loved one.
May Jehovah comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Warm Love,
Bill & Donna