It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad Frederick Ernest Boman. He passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, at the Prince George Hospice House at the age of 82 .
Fred was born in Wells, BC and moved to Prince George where he resided and built his life. He attended King George V Elementary and Prince George High School. He played baseball in the PONY League, hockey and always tried to “keep out of trouble”. He met our mom Linda (Lyn) in high school; she was the love of his life and together they established roots in the community. Fred and Lyn enjoyed bowling, playing cards, parties and traveling.
Fred worked in the automotive industry as a Partsman for Motor Car Parts before going to Del Thomas. He worked at Northern Magneto before transitioning to Auto Marine Electric, which later became UAP NAPA, where he retired after 37 years of service. Fred was a dedicated employee who developed countless friendships with coworkers and customers over the years.
Fred recognized the significance of hard work and instilled a strong work ethic and values into all of us. He was our greatest supporter and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He understood the importance of family first and taught us that the best way to navigate life was by working together.
From times spent at the Ollinger Farm, hunting and snowmobiling or family vacations to the Okanagan, Hawaii and Grand Forks, Fred was adamant about one thing: we were better when we were together as a family. The girls were everything to Fred. Fred enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, Sunday dinners together, lake days, maintaining his perfect lawn, household chores, talking with Glenn, lunches with Johnny and shooting the breeze with Doug at the shop or just sitting on a deck with a cold beer.
Fred was predeceased by his wife Linda (Lyn), parents Erling and Dorothy, and in-laws Arthur and Edwina Short. He leaves behind his heartbroken daughters, Marnee (Gavin) and Shauna (Shawn) and granddaughters Carly, Jordyn, Camryn and Jenna who were his pride and joy. Fred is survived by his sisters Karen (Sam) and Wendy, brothers Glenn and Bill (Nancy), sisters-in-law Wilma and Karen and brother-in-law Keith (Pat) as well as nieces, nephews, amazing neighbors, and cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kidney Foundation and/or Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society in memory of Fred. No funeral by request. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
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