Donzella Boldman Obituary (1927 - 2011)

Coffeyville - Donzella Beth (Ingle) Boldman, 83, of Coffeyville, passed away Tuesday morning, March 22, 2011, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1927, at Howard, KS to Wilbur and Edith (Baker) Ingle. Donzella grew up and attended school in Howard, graduating from Howard High School. Donzella later moved to Winfield where she worked at Dillons Food Store. In 1966 she married Otha R. "Pete" Boldman at Winfield, KS. Following their marriage they made their home in Winfield until moving to Coffeyville in 1967 where Donzella and Pete co-managed the Benson Lumber Company in South Coffeyville, OK, until retiring on May 31, 1992. Donzella was a active member of the First Baptist Church, American Baptist Women, Christian Women's Connection, and Reposa Moderno Book Review Club. For many years Donzella served her church as Chairman of both the Funeral Dinner Committee, and Church Decorating Committee. Survivors include her husband, Pete Boldman of the home; one son, Rodney L. Harrod and wife Treva of Winfield, KS; one daughter, Rogene A. Robbins and husband Bob of Omaha, NE; two grandsons, Eric Harrod and wife Lisa, and Brian "Todd" Harrod and wife Jamie; one great-granddaughter, Amanda Harrod; and numerous cousins. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Randall Terrill officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will take place at a later date in Grace Lawn Cemetery at Howard, KS. Friends may sign the register book on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church Decorating Fund; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337. Tagged as: First Baptist Church, Grace Lawn Cemetery