Charles 'Charlie' Boston, 87, died at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home in LaPorte.
He was born on October 17, 1927 in Edinburgh, Indiana to Paul and Mamie (Asperger) Boston and had been a resident of LaPorte for over 60 years.
On June 25, 1950 he married Gharyl 'Geree' Frye who preceded him in death in July 2011.
Charlie graduated from LaPorte High School in 1945 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University in 1949 where he was a Phi Kappa Psi. He also received a Masters in Business Administration degree from Indiana University in 1950 and was a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict.
Charlie was a proud LaPortean and very active in the LaPorte community. He was a partner in the insurance agency Hargrave, Hargrave and Boston (now General Insurance). Over the years, he had instrumental roles in the Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, LaPorte Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, LaPorte Salvation Army, LaPorte Hospital Board and Meals on Wheels. He was also a longstanding member of the LaPorte Presbyterian Church. Charlie was known for his sense of humor and quick wit and along with his wife he travelled around the world and made friends wherever he went.
Charlie is survived by his daughters, Tamara (Stephen) Anderson of Apex, North Carolina and Martha (Dragan) Boston-Majetic of Oberursel, Germany; five grandchildren, James (Jane) Anderson, Lauren (Christopher) Steffen, Meredith Anderson, Katarina and Peter Majetic and one great grandchild, Finley Steffen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Katheryn Boston Bartlett.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the LaPorte Presbyterian Church at 3:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm prior to the service. Arrangements are being handled by Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
Interment will take place in the LaPorte Presbyterian Church Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LaPorte Presbyterian Church, 307 Kingsbury, La Porte; LaPorte YMCA, 901 Michigan Ave, La Porte; and LaPorte Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St, La Porte.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com