Leila Katherine BOYLANLeila
Katherine Boylan, 100 of Rogers, AR, passed away August 6, 2007 in
Rogers. Leila Boylan was born February 16, 1907 in Washington D.C. to
John and Elizabeth Super Keim. She was a homemaker and a long standing
member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, OK. She was preceded
in death by her husband Major David M. Boylan in 1943 and two sons
Timothy in 1957 and David in 1999. She is survived by her daughter
Beverly Ann Foster of Rogers; 6 grandchildren; Pamela Oakley and
husband Shelby of Tulsa, Teresa Hunter of Noel, MO, Charlotte East and
husband Allen of Richmond TX, Kim Styles and husband Jim of Rogers,
George Foster II and wife Kerry of Silverton, CO, and Laura Adams and
husband Greg of Fairview, NC; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3
great-great- grandchildren. Leila, who was known by many as both
Grandma and Gigi, was a true inspiration, always thinking of others and
living life in the details. Her life was truly about service, and she
felt uncomfortable being served. Despite being widowed at 35, she was a
courageous, loving mother of three children, and always viewed people
and life through a positive lens. She loved her friends, her family,
and her dogs. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and St. John
Hospital Auxiliary well into her 80?s. Leila lived most of her life in
Tulsa, Oklahoma and at the age of 86, chose a new adventure and built a
home in Rogers, Arkansas with her dog Bill. She is our greatest mentor
and the family was indeed blessed to have had her to love for such a
long time. Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in
Rogers, AR. A Memorial service will take place Monday, August 13, at
1:00, at First Presbyterian Church 709 S. Boston in Tulsa. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Humane Society c/o of Benton County
Funeral Home, 306 N.4th St. Rogers, AR 72756. Online condolences can be
made at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com
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Mar 20, 2008, Madison County Record, Huntsville,
ARBettie (Robbins) BURNSSubmitted by Beverly
Mrs. Bettie Burns died at the home of her son J. A. burns April 29,
1921. She had been failing in health for several years. Her condition
became serious two weeks ago when she was stricken with paralysis. All
that loving hands and medical aid could do was rendered her, but of no
avail.
Berttie [sic] Robins was born in Vinton Co., Ohio Jan. 12, 1846. At the
age of 12 years she moved with her parents to Decatur Co., Iowa where
she grew to woman-hood. She became the wife of John D. Burns Dec 3
1871. To this union six children were born J. A., James E., and
Henniretta J. Burns, Florence J. Barger, Willard W. and John D. Burns,
all living. She is also survived by eight grand-children and one
brother of Antlers, Oklahoma.
Her husband preceeded her to eternal rest, on Jan. 22, 1912. She and
her companion had for 30 years been members of the M. E. Church of
Benton, Iowa. With her companion she moved from Decatur to Ringold
County, Iowa, where a home was gained and a family reared. They later
moved to Bates Co., Missouri where another home was made. From there
they moved to Bailey County Texas. The poor health of her companion
drew them to Siloam Springs, Ark. where he departed from her. She has
of late made her home with her daughter living in Texas until she made
this her final visit with her son and family. The body was taken
Saturday evening to Siloam Spring, Arkansas where it was laid to rest
in the Oak Hill cemetery, beside that of her husband and companion.
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