Gene Boos Obituary

Gene W. Boos, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was known for his unique sense of humor, right up to the end. Born in Fairfield, IA, he moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1949. Gene graduated from Phoenix Union High School and attended Phoenix College and ASU. During this time, he began a life long career in radio and TV. He was at Channel 10 for 25 years, and then worked for the City of Phoenix in the Security Services Dept. where he retired at the end of 2001. Gene is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (Kennedy); daughter Karen (Steve) Cahill; and grandson Ronan, and soon to arrive Brody. He is also survived by his step-daughter Kristen (John) Kleppan, 8 more grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his step-son Howard Childers. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2005, at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014; in thanks for their loving care. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com