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Shirley Boudry
Shirley Boudry
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Shirley Boudry, of Antigo, died Saturday, December 23, 2017, at home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 87 years old. She was born on August 26, 1930, in Stevens Point, a daughter of Rex and Mae (Rassbach) Jacobson. She married John Boudry on June 6, 1956, at Amherst. He survives.

She was a graduate of Stevens Point High School and attended Stevens Point College where she received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees.

She taught in Amherst for several years before moving to Antigo in 1957 where she taught Physical Education for the Unified School District of Antigo until retirement in 1987. During her tenure in Antigo she started the girls' volleyball program.

Her hobbies included needle work, quilting, crafting, her basket making group and the Red Hat group.

Shirley was an active member of Antigo United Methodist Church, the National Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association, Retired Educators Association and the Retired Teachers Association and volunteered at AVAIL. She also taught swimming to the cognitively impaired.

Survivors including her husband are three daughters, Valerie (Jeff) Palarski, Wausau, Mary Russell and Steve Boehm, West Bend, Michelle Powers, Appleton; six grandchildren John and William Palarski, Charlie and Lainey Russell, Brittany and Erin Powers; two step-grandchildren, Kayla and Amanda Boehm; a sister-in-law, Lenora Jacobson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law, Jon Russell; a sister, Val (Don) Stieber, three brothers Charles (Louise) Jacobson, Donald Jacobson, Frank (Betty) Jacobson.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Debbie Pimm officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to Hope, Ashley, Paige, Linda, Erin, Heather, Karen and Jayne. Thank you for taking such compassionate care of Shirley and being part of our family.

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28
Thursday
Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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28
Thursday
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1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
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H Healing Registry on Dec 28, 2017

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T Tootie bosch on Dec 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about shirley. She taught me all I know about basket Making and made it fun. She was such a great person. We had so many great times in the winters we spent in pcb. I know she and Joe are having some laughs. Everyone has a lot of good memories. Bless you all. Tootie

D Diane Hubatch Tatro on Dec 26, 2017

Mrs. Boudrey was one of my favorite teachers many years ago, , may she rest in peace.

w waltdar@frontier.com on Dec 25, 2017

Val,Jeff, and family-so sorry for you loss-Just was looking through obits and saw your mom. Shocked me-I will try and be there for you-Walt

P Pete Centner on Dec 24, 2017

Oh my, thank you Mrs Boudry for your fun in being active in phy ed. You were awesome. It's on my memory that you spanked Jim ostermeier. Oh, how he deserved it that day in North elementary gym.? Haha.

J Jeanne and Jim Peters on Dec 23, 2017

We are sorry to hear about the death of Shirley, We always enjoyed crossing paths after retirement from teaching to hear the latest updates of family and fun. Our prayers to the family that your memories will bring comfort and God's peace will surround you knowing that she is now in His eternal, loving arms. Jeanne and Jim Peters.

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