Paul Boike Obituary

Roxanne,



I was so sorry to learn of Paul's death. Having been away from the Trib for so long, I wasn't even aware of his illness.



When you first started seeing Paul I remember thinking how nice it was that you had found someone new--someone who was so nice and so kind.



My thoughts are with you and your sons.

Roxanne, Aaron and Isaac -



I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I worked with Paul almost all of the ten years I was at the Strib.



I think of Paul every time I stand waiting for an elevator -- and this is why. Once he and I were both waiting for the elevator on the first floor at the Strib. It wasn't coming so I pressed the button a few more times. Paul's comment was "Does that make it come faster?" Now whenever the elevator doesn't come as quickly as I think it should, I think of that and smile.



Paul and I often talked about your boys and my boys. I know how proud and thankful he was for them.



My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Sincerely,



Julie

Roxanne,

Although I never worked directly with Paul, I ran into him in the halls alot when I worked on first floor. He always had a warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys.

I was so sorry to read of Paul's death! We grew up in the same "dinky town"neighborhood. His sister, Jean, & I were best friends through grade & high school. Paul was my sister Eleanors age

& Ed was my older sisters friend .

Last saw Jean & Ed at Sister Mary's memorial service & vowed to myself to get back in touch with Jean & live over some great memories!. But I waited too long & then she was gone.



My prayers & thoughts are with the family.



Marcy Perkins-Higgins

Roxanne,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys.

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul will be missed my many.

God Bless you and your sons.

Dear Roxanne, Aaron and Isaac, my deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all. I've known you from day one and now, close to 21 years. I have always enjoyed working with both of you. Paul was a very kind man, lots of dignity. He always wanted things to work well and right, like he worked, well and right. My heart is with you all.

I never knew him to call me anything else, sincerely, janny

Dear Roxanne,



I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, for you and for your boys. This is a difficult time and I wish for you strength. Please know that you are in my thoughts.



I have a small story to tell of your husband. I did not realize unitl this week that Boike was his last name. That was also my husband's Steven's last name, same spelling. Sometime this past fall, I noticed his name on the company email address list, and emailed him asking if he was related the Boike's in the Willmar area. He emailed me back saying he was not. It was kind and warm message though. And now I realize he was not well and took the time to answer a stranger. What a nice thing to do.



Take care, take time for yourself and your boys.



All my sympathy,



Cid

Dear Roxanne,Aaron & Issac,

I am a friend of Ron and Verna. I work at Camden Physicians and have actually met you once or twice even though you probably don't remember. I know you all guite well as Grandma Verna has shared so many wonderful stories about your family with me over the years. I was very sorry to hear about Pauls death. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories give you comfort at this difficult time.

Roxanne, Aaron and Isaac,



One of the greatest pleasures I feel a person can have is when you work along side someone hand in hand with mutual respect for one another for a common goal and succeed.



Catching a glimpse of their private life and realize this person is a pretty cool guy is the frosting on the cake.



If some thing was amiss with a client I worked with, Paul and I would work together and solve the problem in the calmest fashion, I am not sure about Paul, but I always enjoyed those moments.



It was always enjoyable to watch the Boike boys come to work once in a while with dad and take the trip up to the cafeteria for something to eat. They always had big grins on their faces and so did dad.



I could tell they were very proud of their father and that he was proud of them.



I will cherish those moments forever.



My prayers are with you.

Roxanne and sons -

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you through this difficult time.

"A Traveler Coming Home"

by Karen Ravn

A traveler ventured forth one day

Upon a long and winding road

With faith and trust to lead the way, With strength and will to bear his load.

And at a slow but steady pace

In cold of storm, in warmth of sun, He journeyed on from place to place

And gained some value from each one.

Until at last one quiet night,

He climbed a hill's soft-rounding crest

And saw afar a single light

That seemed to promise peace and rest.

And following its glow, he came

Upon the house in which it shone.

A voice inside called out his name

And told him he was truly home.

Now all of us must travel, too--

Like his, our paths wind slowly on,

And surely when the course is through,

A welcome comfort waits beyond.

May we believe that sweet content

Is earned by all those miles passed,

And never doubt each traveler's meant

To reach a loving home at last.



My deepest condolences on Paul's passing. He was truely one of the nicest persons I have had the pleasure to know and work with.His love and memory will live on in each of you.

Dear Roxanne -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Paul will be greatly missed by his many friends and co-workers here at StarTribune.

Dear Roxanne: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Please know that my thoughts are with you and if there is anything I can do to provide support to your or your sons, please let me know. You are a very dear person. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Karla Ekdahl

Roxanne,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Dear Roxanne, I was so sorry to hear this news about Paul. I am sending you many thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You have both truly been an inspiration to me as a parent - the way you have raised your boys and been there for them 100% all the time. I know that Paul was a wonderful father. He will be greatly missed here at the Star Tribune.

Dear Roxanne, Aaron and Isaac, I am so sorry that you lost your dear husband and father. He loved you so much. I hope that your memories of Paul and love from your friends can somehow bring you comfort.

Working with Paul was a wonderful experience. A kind and gentle person, he was knowledgeable, hard-working and thoughtful beyond compare. My prayers are with his wife and sons. I will never forget him.

With deepest sympathy, and prayers.

My sincere sympathy. You are in my prayers.

My condolences for your loss. It's always tough to know what exactly to say, actually I have found that words really can be in adequate. Sometimes it helps to know that you are not alone in dealing with the void. I will miss Paul.

He touched many in a lot of different ways. His quiet, calm demeanor, his general patiences and he's sometimes tenancious desire to get things accurate and right was appreciated. I enjoyed the expressions of commitment that Paul was notorious for.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sure he is already organizing and straightening things out on the other side, he always believed in things being in there proper place and proper time.

God's Love & Peace Be with You,

Toni

Hello Ed! It's been a long time! I remember doing jobs with Paul. He and I were the same age. How are you and what are you doing now? Are you still playing?

Best regards, Rich Clausen

I worked in the with Paul at the Star Tribune in the 1970s. Paul was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Since then I've come to know Roxanne and their sons. Paul was a truly devoted father to Aaron and Isaac. My heart goes out to the family for their deep loss.

Rest in peace, gentle man.