Alva W. Boice

Alva W. Boice, 91, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Fredonia Regional Hospital, Fredonia, KS. He was born February 26, 1921, in Rover, Missouri, the son of David and Cora (Davis) Boice. In 1938, Alva enlisted in the U.S. Army and became a member of the Horse Cavalry assigned to Fort Riley, serving from 1938 to 1941. In September, 1942, Alva re-enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with the 5th Armored Division, tank corps. He was captured by the German army in North Africa and transported to Europe where he was a POW for more than 26 months. Upon his discharge from the Army on October 5, 1945, Alva joined his family in Fredonia, Kansas. He became self-employed as an interior designer and carpenter and engaged in those professions until his retirement in 1982. Alva was an avid hunter, enjoyed repairing and restoring bicycles, and was a longtime member of the VFW and the NRA. Survivors include: One sister Oneta Boice of Fredonia, KS Several nieces and nephews and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Naomi Beatrice Boice, Bess Tucker, Amy Ruth Peterson and five brothers Gilbert W. Boice, Ernest A. Boice, Elmer Boice, John Boice and Jess Boice. Services will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Timmons Funeral Home Chapel, with Carl Thornton officiating. Burial will follow at the Howard Cemetery in Howard, Kansas. Memorials in Alva"s name are suggested to either the Fredonia Avenue of Flags or the Fredonia Regional Health Care Foundation, and may be sent in care of Timmons Funeral Home. Words of condolence for the family may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.