Lorna J. Boston
Lorna Jean (Webber) Boston, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson, MI.
She was born on December 22, 1931 in Leslie, MI, the youngest child of James H. and Lena M. (French) Webber. Lorna spent her younger years on the Webber family farm in Leslie and went on to graduate from Leslie High School and attend clerical courses in Jackson. She enjoyed spending her time reading, doing needlework, collecting antiques and glassware, and gardening.
On May 29, 1952 she married Roy Allen Boston in Battle Creek, MI. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2017, which was Memorial Day that year and also their 65th wedding anniversary. Lorna and Roy both passed away on Memorial Day.
Lorna is survived by her nieces and nephews: Pat Withiem, Joyce Babbitt, Jim (Georgi) Lumbard, Gary (Mary) Lumbard, Madeline Lothamer, Wes (Tracy) Webber, Tom (Karen) Webber, Mary (Bob) Hilleary, Linda Wigle, and Bill (Gina) Webber; many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews; and her sister-in-law, Donna Webber Perry. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her siblings: Evelyn Tasker, Bessie Byerly Dewey, Harley Webber, Georgia Lumbard Maxwell, Bob Webber, Dick Webber, and Bill Webber; and nieces and nephews: Ann Moll, Jim Webber, Bob Lumbard, and David Lumbard.
A graveside service and interment will take place at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Leslie, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Legacy Assisted Living/Legends and Careline Hospice for the wonderful care and comfort they provided Lorna.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI.