Martha J. Boice, age 83, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving husband, daughters, sisters and family. She was born on July 8, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Evelyn (Dewald) and Nathaniel Smith.
Martha graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in German Village and was a devout Catholic throughout her life. On June 1, 1963, she married her high school sweetheart and soulmate, Roger, at St Cecilia Catholic Church. Martha was a highly intellectual individual with a passion for reading. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, and loved traveling in the RV with her husband and dog. She retired from Huntington National Bank after many years of service. Martha was someone you could always count on, and she was deeply devoted to her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Smith and sister, Judy Chivilo. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Roger Boice; daughters, Kelly Anderson and Becky Boice; sisters, Nancy Philips and Karen Brady; nine grandchildren: Jason (Wendy) Dunkle, Adam (Katie) Dunkle, Greg Dunkle, Nick Anderson, Zach (Angel) Anderson, Lexy Jozwiak, and Ravyn Jozwiak; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 2-4 pm Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Schoedinger East, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43232, where a memorial service will begin at 4 pm with Deacon Stephen Venturini officiating.
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