Boaz, Betty M. passed away on December
25, 2017 after a short illness.
She was born on June 16, 1936 in Wyandotte
Michigan to the late Gladys and Louis Holt and grew up in Allen Park Michigan.
She married Gale L. Boaz in 1955 after which they moved to Lincoln Park, where
they lovingly raised 3 children. As a family, and later as empty nesters, Gale
and Betty spent summers boating with friends throughout Lake Erie, Lake Huron,
and the surrounding areas. After Gale passed in 1997 Betty continued to live in
Lincoln Park until 2003 and to dote on her 3 grandchildren.
She next moved in
with her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Joe O'Neill in Davidsonville MD and
became fulltime Nanny to her grandson Collin. Betty had many jobs throughout
her life, but her true passion was spending time with her family. She was a
doting Grandmother. who enjoyed nothing more than bringing the entire family
together for a beach or mountain vacation or a limo ride to celebrate a special
occasion. She derived so much pleasure from giving generously to her family and
from simply spending time with them.
Despite spending the last years in
Maryland with her loving family Betty's heart often returned to MI where she
and Gale made so many great memories with boating friends. She often spoke of
her dear Michigan friends and their adventures on the Great Lakes, in Florida,
and Las Vegas.
She is survived by her children Gregg M. Boaz of Virginia Beach
VA, Mark S. Boaz of Annapolis MD and Kelly L. O'Neill of Davidsonville MD and
her grandchildren Jayna, Caitlin, Clint and Collin. Betty touched all those who
she met and she will be sorely missed by friends and family alike.
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