Doris Boich died Friday, January 15, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 87. Doris was an avid golfer, and her broad philanthropic interests included the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Barrows Neurological Institute, Arizona Animal Welfare League, the American Heart Association and Pro Kids, The First Tee of San Diego. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio in 1923 and moved to Phoenix in 1967. Doris was married for almost 50 years to Michael M. Boich (Mitch) who preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by her son Mike Boich of Portola Valley, California, her daughter Betsy Boich of Phoenix, Arizona and her daughter Cynthia Burleson of Newport Coast, California; her three grandchildren Wade Boich, Caroline Bernstein and Monica Bernstein and her sisters Hannah Gilcrest and Dorothy Wells. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, January 29 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that dontions be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014, www.hov.org or Arizona Animal Welfare League, 30 North 40th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85034, www.aawl.org.
Tributes
Anonymous wrote on Mar 24, 2011:
"I just found out that Doris had passed away. She used one of our golf carts to play golf with and whenever she had a question or problem, I was the customer service person she called. I would not say I knew her well but when dealing with her she was always very nice and courteous. On one occasion I gave her a part because doing the paperwork was more trouble than the order was worth and you would have thought I had given her a new car. She was so grateful. What a sweet, sweet lady. Michael"
Anonymous wrote on Feb 21, 2011:
"I’ve just learned of the passing of Mrs. Boich. For the past several years I have been her caddie when she came to San Diego for the summer. But more important is she was such a good friend. She was a true joy to be around. I’ll miss her."
Anonymous wrote on Jan 29, 2011:
"Cynthia, Mike and Betsy, All of our immediate and extended family share your loss in our God Mother, "Kuma Dorsey." When you lived in the Ohio Valley, she was a huge part of our childhood, welcoming us into your home at every opportunity. Her home was always open on the rare occasion when any of us visited Arizona. When Alex was just a boy touring the west with the Metropolitan Boys’ Choir from Minnesota, Doris took the time and initiative to travel several miles just to catch his choir sing in a local school and say hello. Even though geography separated us, we always had a sense that she was thinking about our well-being. Our best to you all during this difficult time. Sam Orbovich"
Anonymous wrote on Jan 28, 2011:
"To the Boich Family, I don’t have the words to express how sorry I was to hear about your mother. I can only offer my condolences, and tell you how much I thought of her. She had to be HANDS DOWN, the epitome of graciousness and class. She also was a wonderful listener, and a patient and kind person. I have wonderful memories of the two of us in her kitchen talking about everything from politics to recipes. She is the one who taught me how to make gravy, after all. :o) Most of all, I know she and Mr. Boich loved their family most of all. There’s no doubt in my mind that she and Mr. Boich will always be a wonderful part of each of your hearts. Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives, and I will always remember your mother fondly. Love, Teresa"
Anonymous wrote on Jan 28, 2011:
"I was sorry to learn that Doris has died. She was always friendly and kind, and I will miss her too. You have my deepest sympathy."
Anonymous wrote on Jan 27, 2011:
"Thinking of you in your time of grief with fond memories of your parents."
Anonymous wrote on Jan 27, 2011:
"Doris was a nice lady and will always be remembered by all of us. It was an honor to know her and work for her. Betsy, Monica, Caroline I am so sorry for your loss."
Anonymous wrote on Jan 26, 2011:
"Betsey, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I think of you often, especially when Bret comes to visit me. We speak of the old days. Con cariņo, Shirley Baker"
Anonymous wrote on Jan 26, 2011:
"Dear Cynthis, Betsy, and Mike, I can’t begin to tell you how saddened I was to read of your Mother’s passing. I really hate loosing all the special people from my childhood. So many, certainly your Mom & Dad, seemed bigger than life. I assumed these people would always be here. They would just go on and on. Sadly they don’t live with us forever but they will always be with us in our fondest memories and our hearts. Your Mom was a lovely lady. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Diane Montgomery Macedonia"
Anonymous wrote on Jan 25, 2011:
"Doris will be remembered as a gracious lady. It was an honor to know her. Our hearts send warmth to you during this time."