Marjorie Ayers Smith (Marge), 83, died at El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, CA on March 31, 2021, surrounded by her three children. Born in Tampa, FL on June 27, 1937, Marge was the youngest of three children born to Harry Porter Ayers and Grace Lucille Howard.
Marge attended Tampa Business College for a two year degree to become a secretary. But she longed to expand her horizons and seek adventure. At age 21, she signed on as an overseas secretary for the American Red Cross (ARC)â2 years in Japan and 3 years in Stuttgart, Germany. Her excellent reputation as a secretary meant she was assigned to ARC HQ where she supported her future father-in-law, Thomas B Smith, in charge of disaster recovery in the âEuropean Theater.â After being courted by Mr. Smithâs son, she and Tom eventually wed on November 6, 1965 in Burlingame, CA. They settled in Los Altos, CA in 1968 where they lived until they both passed, just four months apart.
Dec 16, 2020
Thomas Boeke, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the Keelson Harbour Senior Living Facility in Spirit Lake, IA.
A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 16th at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake, IA. The family will not be present.
A flowing visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 17th in conjunction with his beloved wife’s visitation at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard, IA.
A double graveside service for Tom & Marge will be held at the Hubbard Cemetery on Friday, December 18th at 10:30 a.m.
Please wear a mask and respect social distancing guidelines at all functions.