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Clora Josephine VanBoskirk © Enid News and Eagle 09-2016 Submitted by: Glenn
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Clora Josephine (Jo) Van Boskirk of Enid went to be with her Lord on September 1, 2016. Services will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church on September 6 at 10 a.m., with graveside service to follow at Enid Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Rev Wade Burleson and Rev Tim Taylor will officiate. Visitation with the family will be Monday, September 5, 2016 from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jo was born in Kerrville, TX, on March 13, 1928, to Hugh and Clora Warner. Jo's early life was spent in Texas in a variety of communities due to her father's position as a minister for the Disciples of Christ.
Jo earned her bachelor's degree in Religious Education at Phillips University, where she met the love of her life, Charles Van Boskirk. They were married on October 15, 1949, in Topeka, KS. During their 67 years of marriage, they lived in Oklahoma, New York and Arizona. In each of these locations, Jo found her calling. Her work ranged from teaching piano lessons to being a social worker in a variety of settings, but in every community her greatest love was serving the church. Her fulfillment came through singing soprano in the choir, playing piano, and presenting special programs, but mission work was her passion. She was a Gideon, did jail ministry, provided support to Voice of the Martyrs, and Touch India, even fulfilling a life long dream of visiting India. She was always working in the mission field to ensure that others might know the love of Jesus in their lives. That love for Jesus she held so dear was made real though her love for others, and her life was indeed a living response to the question What does the Lord require of me? To do justice, and love mercy and to walk humbly with her God were the touchstones of her life. Whether advocating for migrant workers, gathering toys for disadvantaged children at Christmas, or distributing saris to the widows in India, Jo fully embraced and lived God's calling on her life through Jesus Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Van Boskirk of Enid, OK; three daughters, Sherry and her husband, Daniel of Utica, NY, Debra and her husband, Steven of Enid, OK, and Nancy Van Boskirk of Georgetown, TX; eight adoring grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A beloved great-grandchild preceded her in death.
Many friendships were made through the years, and all were cherished in her heart. She counted these friends as family, and we are thankful for the many years of love and companionship they provided. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon International, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made online and the service may be viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.
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