Gwendolyn Lee Boger, 49, of Warren, PA., and formerly of Santa Cruz, CA., died Saturday morning, August 13, 2016 at Warren General Hospital after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer.
She was born September 20, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA. Gwendolyn is the daughter of Barbara Elaine Luff Boger of Warren, PA., and the late Dr. William Lloyd Boger. She was a Warren area resident for 17 years, and after college located in California until June 21, 2016.
She was a 1984 graduate of Warren Area High School and attended Lesley College of Cambridge, Mass., and Mills College of Oakland, CA., where she studied in early childhood development. Gwendolyn was employed with Pacific Elementary School in Davenport, CA., as a Children’s Music Teacher.
Gwendolyn’s greatest dream in her life was to become a Mother, she enjoyed spending time with her children and working with young children. She is remembered for being a strong willed person. She was active in a blogging group of mothers in California. She was a very accomplished piano player.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her two children Bethena and Ezra both of Davenport, CA., 3 Brothers – William E. Boger, Dr. Paul Boger and wife, Vivien and Luke Boger and wife, Wendy all of Warren, PA., 1 Sister – Lorin Boger and her husband, John Kirk of Abbottstown, PA., Aunt Kathleen Luff of Ambler, PA., Uncle Emery Christopher of Warren, PA., Aunt and Uncle – Barbara and Ted Lesher of Palm Coast, FL., several cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Elijah Boger, infant brother – Christian Boger and her grandparents.
A private memorial service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. The family suggest in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA., 16365 or First Lutheran Church, 109 W. Third Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
So many fond childhood memories. Just crushed. Love to everyone who loved her; she was such a light to so many.
Sorry for the loss of Gwen. May the peace and love of the Lord be with you in this time of sorrow.
Thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Randy & Kristin Moore
I was beyond sad when I learned of Gwendolyn’s passing on Saturday. Gwen and I were classmates in the WAHS Class of 1984 and I was thrilled when we reconnected via social media several years back after my husband and I relocated to southern California. We would chat online and she always encouraged me to let her know if we would be up in the Santa Cruz area; we always intended to get together, and I am sorry that I never had the chance to make the trip. I could tell from our communications that she was an amazing mother, a terrific teacher and a devoted advocate for children. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, especially to her children. I am praying that the love of family and fond memories of Gwendolyn will provide peace and comfort to all during this time of such profound loss.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May those precious memories be foremost in your minds and hearts during this difficult time.
Isaiah 25:8
My deepest condolences to all of the family..I will always remember our young teen years in Warren. May you rest in paradise Gwen.fly high with the angels sweet lady.
I was so sorry to read of Gwen’s passing. What a very sad time for your whole
family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was so sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. We were classmates from WAHS 1984. She was so sweet to everyone.
I am grateful to have had a friend like her back in school. She and her family would always let me stay over night for as long as I wanted. God Bless the family, and my prayers are with you. Let her memories give you all comfort.
~Kathie (Tyler) White
Gwen stands out in my memory as the sweet little girl who lived a few doors down when I was a teenager in Warren. My mom was always baking and enjoyed kids, so Gwen frequently come over to bake cookies with her. I was several years older, so was busy with my own interests, but have never forgotten Gwen’s smile and happy demeanor and hearing her laughter and chatter from the kitchen as they baked their cookies. I’m so sorry to learn of her passing, may her memory soften the sorrow of all those who love her.
Kevin McChesney
Gwendolyn Boger was one of my peers; we graduated from Warren Area High School together in the Class 1984.
When we were growing up in our hometown of Warren, Pennsylvania, we got to know each other a little in high school. I always appreciated her opinions and her trademark feistiness. Once, I asked about the designer-jeans craze that was then sweeping both teens and adults and she shot right back “When Calvin Klein starts wearing my name on his (posterior), then I’ll think about wearing his name on mine”, without any hesitation. She was planning for college when she signed my ’84 Dragon yearbook, looking forward to moving on: “Miss me, sexpot?” Poor Gwen obviously needed her eyes checked. Several years ago, I reconnected with Gwen on social media. Her Facebook postings about her opinions on a number of things were both interesting and amusing. Her writings about the loss of her son, Elijah, moved me. I want to thank Gwen for allowing me and all of her other friends a wonderful chance to peek into her life.
Since I haven’t been on Facebook for a couple of years, news of Gwen’s passing caught me by surprise. I want to express concern for Gwen’s kids, Bethena and Ezra. I hope they live long, happy and healthy lives, and carry what they can of their mother with them wherever they go.
I was saddened to learn of Gwen’s illness. I hope that her passing with touch people to live healthier lives and help others to avoid sickness. Let’s all take Gwen’s legacy and help her project it forward, for Gwen, for Elijah, for Bethena and for Ezra. For us all.
Thank you, Lewis Funeral Home, for allowing Gwen’s friends the chance to express condolences.
— Walt Atwood
Warren, Pennsylvania
Correction:
I was saddened to learn of Gwen’s illness. I hope that her passing WILL touch people to live healthier lives and help others to avoid sickness. Let’s all take Gwen’s legacy and help her project it forward, for Gwen, for Elijah, for Bethena and for Ezra. For us all.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We send our thoughts, prayers and love to all of you.
Dear Barb and Family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Sharie Van Gilder
I am so shocked and saddened to learn that Gwen passed away. My name is Tami and I cared for Gwen when she was hospitalized long term on the Antepartum unit at Good Sam, during her pregnancy with her son. She was an extraordinary lady – so strong in so many ways! She reached out to me in June 2014, but somehow, I didn’t get her message until a few days ago when I reloaded Facebook Messenger. I pray that she is at peace and her wonderful children are well cared for. God bless!
Although it has been a couple of years now I came across this and wanted to extend my sincere condolences. Gwen always had a smile on her face throughout high school and that was quite an accomplishment! That smile was greatly appreciated by me.