of Mountain Home, AR
September 1, 1936 - October 13, 2022
William H. (Bookie) Boekholder of Mountain Home passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at his home. He was born September 1, 1936 in Freeport, IL to the late Gerald and Margaret Boekholder.
William graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque, Iowa in 1955. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1955-1959. He married Theresa M. Wewers on April 23, 1960 in Fort Smith, AR. To this union 2 children were born, Deborah and William.
He spent many years in the Boy Scouts, earning the St. George Award for Catholic Scouting, the Silver Beaver and Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow. He was a lifetime member of The Knights of Columbus rising to the level of Forth Degree. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 28 years.
After moving to Mountain Home in October 2000, he has been a volunteer at the Mountain Home Christian Clinic.
Mr. Boekholder is survived by his wife, Theresa Boekholder of the home; his daughter, Deborah (Paul) Irving of Union Gap, Washington and son, William (Kathy) Boekholder of Freeport IL. Grandchildren, Geoffrey (Ashley) Boekholder of Wisconsin, Zachary (Rachel) of Colorado and Benjamin Irving; great-granddaughter, Elinore Rose; brothers, Gerald (Judy) Boekholder, Jack (Barbara) Boekholder; sisters, Nancy (Bill) Brooks, Claire (Randy) Kaiser and Mary Margaret Boekholder and step siblings, Millie Hodapp, David (Ann) McLaughlin.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; step-brother, Father William McLaughlin and step-sister, Catherine Cash.
A Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, October 20 at 11:00 am at St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church in Mountain Home with Father William Wewers OSB Celebrant. Burial of cremains will take place immediately following the service at Baxter Memorial Gardens in Mountain Home, Arkansas. A luncheon will follow at the church.
Memorials may be made to Subiaco Abbey and St. Scholastica Monastery.
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18 Condolence(s)
Jeff Huisinga
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Theresa, Bill and Debbie. I just heard of Bill's passing and want to give you my condolences. Bookie was a very influential and key figure in my life. I learned a great deal from him. Bill and Debbie, he was very proud of you and your accomplishments. Theresa, thank you for always sharing him with the scouts. He will be missed as he touched so many lives.
Scott Simenson
Sunday, October 30, 2022
My condolences to ''Bookies''
Family. Spent many many hours with him at Canyon Camp and riding to scout events in his gold Chevy van. Quite a guy.
Scott Simenson
Saturday, October 29, 2022
My condolences to ''Bookies''
Family. Spent many many hours with him at Canyon Camp and riding to scout events in his gold Chevy van. Quite a guy.
Scott Simenson
Saturday, October 29, 2022
My condolences to ''Bookies''
Family. Spent many many hours with him at Canyon Camp and riding to scout events in his gold Chevy van. Quite a guy.
Donald Day
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Bill. I recall working with Bill at many Scouting events and he always exemplified the great qualities of a leader.
Doug Toepfer
Monday, October 17, 2022
Please except my deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of working with Bill through Scouting. My thoughts and prayers to all.
Rachel M. Gutting
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Theresa. I am so sorry to hear about Bookie's passing. He will be included in my prayers. Take care of yourself. Rachel
Dc. Bob & Flo Crawford
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Theresa: You both are in our prayers. He will be missed by so many & St. Peters has lost another Rock of an example and a leader. However, He has taken another step, in what is the goal of all. Hopefully we will all meet again.
Flo & Bob
Tenille Rauls
Saturday, October 15, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. I have many memories of laughing and serving with Bookie at the Christian Clinic. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Roger and Jan Paul
Saturday, October 15, 2022
The memories of 27 years are wonderful and the friendship between us is so precious. We send our love and sympathy to you, Theresa, and your wonderful family. May you find peace in God's love during this difficult time.
Mary Anne Daves
Saturday, October 15, 2022
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Thankful for our faith that we will see our loved ones again in heaven. Prayers for all.
Cal & Debbie Filbeck
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Our deepest sympathies go out to Teresa and the entire family. It is with great sadness we learned of Bookie's passing. You were one of the first families to extend friendship to us when we first arrived here. May he Rest In Peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
Richard Earl Guillory
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Denise and Tim Malloy
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Theresa, Denise and I are praying for your family and yourself. We ask that God give you comfort and peace in this time of need.
Tom Kaster
Friday, October 14, 2022
Theresa, speaking for all the Knights of Council 7353 our condolences and prayers are with you and your family. Bookie will be greatly missed. And remember the Knights of Columbus will always be there for you.
Wendy Borowski
Friday, October 14, 2022
My sympathy to Theresa and family. I will always remember the good times at the Dinky Diner. Rest in peace "Bookie". He always had a great story to pass along.
Phil and Connie DeMarco
Friday, October 14, 2022
Theresa, please know that our hearts and prayers are with you and your family At this time of deep sorrow. Bookie will be greatly missed.
With much love, Phil and Connie. '- 🙏
Ray Leonard
Friday, October 14, 2022
Nancy and I are so sad to hear of Bill's passing. It has left me with a heavy heart. I so enjoyed our conversations while out working in the yard and please know that we are just a few steps away should you need anything. We pray for GODs comfort in this time of sorrow