This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: BVoudreaux, Shirrell, Wise, Edmondson, Fowler, Partida, Kunchick, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6591/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Aug 20th, 2013 Maxine Boudreaux Maxine Boudreaux, 90, of Toledo died August 19, 2013 in Toledo from age related causes. She was born September 20, 1922 in Hoquiam, Washington to Flossie (Shirrell) and Emmett (Buzz) Wise. When Maxine was 12 years old, her family moved to Toledo where her father worked as a tugboat Captain. After graduating from Toledo High School in 1941, she worked at National Security Bank, C.D. Johnson Lumber Company and retired from Central Lincoln PUD in 1984. Maxine married Paul "Boody" Boudreaux on May 5, 1946 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Toledo. They met at an army dance in Yachats. While raising their family, she was very active as a Brownie Leader, Cub Scout Leader, 4-H Horticulture Leader and Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of Home Extension, Toledo Civic club, Trinity United Methodist Church, UMW (United Methodist Women), Miriam Circle and had volunteered at the Methodist Thrift Shop for a number of years. Gardening, traveling and being with her friends and family were her joys in life. Survivors include her daughter: Ann (Larry) Edmondson of Toledo, Oregon; son: Lee (Laura) Boudreaux of Spanaway, Washington; sister: Betty Lou Fowler of Toledo, Oregon; six grandchildren: Michelle Edmondson of Astoria, Oregon, Marci (Pete) Partida of Buckeye, Arizona, Melanie Edmondson of Portland, Oregon, Nicole' (Chris) Kunchick of Salt Lake City, Utah, Brian (Kami) Boudreaux of Tacoma, Washington, Julie Boudreaux of Kirkland, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Paul "Boody" Boudreaux on 2/10/03 and her parents, Flossie and Emmett Wise. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Toledo. A private burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo History Center or Toledo Flower Baskets in care of Toledo Community Foundation, P.O. Box 32, Toledo, OR 97391. Arrangements are entrusted to Bateman Funeral Home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.