Jacqueline E. Boston's Obituary
Jacqueline E. Boston, age 86, of San Jose, CA, formerly of Sparta, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA. Jacqueline was born on July 8, 1930 in Sparta, IL, a daughter to Fredrick and Sarah (Smith) Shepherd. In 1948, she married Olon L. Boston in Sparta, IL and he preceded her in death on November 12, 2008. Jacqueline was a bookbinder at Spartan Printing, Sparta, IL, retiring after over 25 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Sparta, IL, St. Ann's Alter Sodality, Sparta V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Golden Girls of Sparta Township High School 1948. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela (Gary) Steele of Sparta, IL and Leslie (Sammy) Robledo of San Jose, CA; thirteen grandchildren, Cheron, Taiyon, Geri, Cherisse, Shannon, Jacqui , Elise, Ronald, Jason, Brittany, Michael, Ambrea, and Terence; sixteen great-grandchildren- one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Olon W. Boston; one daughter, Cheryl J. Coleman; one son in infancy, Mark A. Boston; two brothers, Eugene Sheppard and Frederick Shepherd and one sister, Gloria Wright. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Sparta, IL on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Father John Agbasiere officiating. Interment will be in Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, IL. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Sparta, IL on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Masses or St. Ann's Alter Sodality. Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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