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January 2017 James Roy "Hap" Boles 1941 ~ 2017 James Roy Boles, better known as "Hap", died January 10 in Wichita Falls, TX, following a long and debilitating illness. Services will be at 2:00 pm Monday, January 16, at Carnegie First Baptist Church where he was a lifelong member. Hap, born in Borger Tx on January 2, 1941, moved to Carnegie with his parents, Silas "Si" and Rebecca Greer Boles, his brother Randall and his sister Greer. Hap enrolled at Carnegie High School for his junior year and graduated with his class. He was soon very popular with his classmates because he was a "car guy" whose mechanical knowledge and driving expertise were immediately respected. His was the fastest car in many country mile unofficial races which he usually won. His choice of reading materials were his Bible and Car and Driver” magazine, both always found beside his favorite chair. As a teenager he joined custom combine harvest crews where his knowledge of quick repair skills were highly valued. Hap worked for Russell Swarts in his auto repair shop in Carnegie, eventually purchasing the business and establishing a loyal customer base that included our Aunt Helen, who often felt the need to take her car to Hap's shop and have him, in her words, "lay his hands on the hood and cure whatever was wrong." Hap's services were in demand especially during wheat harvest and haying seasons. He could diagnose mechanical problems and then do the repairs, knowing that "healthy" machinery was essential for successful farm work. When not in his shop, Hap could be found at the local coffee stop discussing issues of the town and world with his friends. Hap married the love of his life, Mary Lynn Van Eaton, and they lived in Carnegie where their son, James Kent "Jimmy" was born and raised. Hap and Mary were regular in attendance at First Baptist, and they also were a part of the city Rescue Squad when needed. Hap drove the city van every weekday, delivering his elderly riders to the noon senior citizen meal. He understood his riders very well and usually knew to awaken any of them when they overslept so they wouldn't miss the meal, or when they needed help at home, which he sometimes did if possible, or when they needed to see a doctor or pastor or a family member. This was his special ministry which was one of the reasons he received the Carnegie B. W. Jolly Honorary Citizen Award in 2010. Hap and Mary could often be found in their camper at Fort Cobb Lake where they taught generations of kids to water ski and fish. In the heat of Oklahoma summers they took the camper to Lake City, CO, to join relatives as they enjoyed family times and special vacation treats. Hap was always available to his relatives when they experienced car trouble, and he was given the special nickname "Uncle Help" by one of his very young nieces when her Mom's car stopped unexpectedly going home after visiting in Carnegie. Uncle Help was also present for moving days, when relatives needed special assistance, or when a little kid needed the attention of a grownup. He was inventive with his presents, supplying Jimmy with an unusual first toy, a spark plug, which everyone thought was creative and delightful. When one of his nephews was looking for a first car purchase, Hap offered one of the used cars that had been abandoned at the shop. The car needed work before it could be road-worthy, so the nephew came to Carnegie, stayed with his grandmother Irene, and "helped" Hap do the repairs. The nephew was amazed when Hap opened the hood of the car and threw a couple of the parts into his junk pile, saying "we really don't need this" to make the car run. A special time in Hap's life was the marriage of his son Jimmy to Jennifer; their children Austin, Caitlyn, Logan and Quentin, were Hap's much-loved grandchildren. After Mary's death, Hap found comfort in his church family, his friends in Carnegie, and members of his extended family. He remained the family expert when one of them was purchasing a new car. Survivors include his son Jimmy, daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandchildren, his brother Randy's children, his sister Greer Raschetta of Kenner LA, his aunt Martha Tasson of Edmond, and his relatives from the Ratliff and Van Eaton families. All of his friends and relatives are secure in the knowledge that Hap is now with Mary and those loved ones who preceded him to heaven. Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell, OK James Roy "Hap" Boles January 2, 1941 ~ January 10, 2017 |
© Carnegie Herald Carnegie, Oklahoma Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Mary Lynn [VanEaton] Boles 1943 ~ 2006 Funeral services for Mary Lynn Boles were held Monday, February 20, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Carnegie. Mary Lynn Boles was born on May 18, 1943, in Carnegie. She graduated in 1961 from Carnegie High School and attended OCW in Chickasha and the University of Oklahoma. With the exception of a short period in Oklahoma City, she lived and worked in Carnegie. James "Hap" Boles better known as "Uncle Help" and Mary were married on January 15, 1972. On their 34th anniversary this year, they were pleased to celebrate with a dinner in Anadarko. Their son, James Kent, joined the Air Force in 1995 and Mary was proud to pass along her legacy of service and patriotism to JB. She was so glad JB found Jennifer, Austin and Caitylnn and was grateful to God to be able to held their sweet grandbaby, Logan when he arrived last September. Mary loved God and practiced faith, hope and love. She cooperated fully with God in using her gifts, most especially her gift of service. She unselfishly gave to her family, to her church, to children, and to her community. She served her family with her special cooking skill, and was particularly meticulous about Hap's diet! Her tender hearted devotion to Hap, to her Mother and to Hap's Mother was abundant and consistent. For many years Mary took care of her Auntie and Earl Roddy, Her Grandma Ratliff, and she was a daily help to her Aunt Helen. Mary served her God and her family at church in many capacities, not least of which included thoughtful Sunday School devotionals and choir membership as a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Carnegie. Church and her brothers and sisters in Christ were central to her life. Children all over the Carnegie area benefited from Mary's sensitivity to hunger and need as she served as Head Nutritionist for Carnegie Elementary School. He community was bettered through her service for many years as librarian for the Carnegie Library. He story hour for children was carefully planned and presented during long summer days. She organized a city-wide "moving project" complete with television coverage, when the Carnegie Library moved to the Memorial Building. Everybody's babies loved Mary and children were delighted with her homemade cookies and candies. She thought Carnegie was the best place and was happy giving Christmas parties for her neighbors and cheering for CHS sports of all kinds. She was proud of Oklahoma and supported OU sports year after year. Her unique gifts and spirit will continue to bless our lives as we wait to join her in the home where there is no more sorrow, no more tears and no more separation. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Sid VanEaton; her grandparents, and many beloved aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, hap; her son, James and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Austin, Caitlynn and Logan; her mother, Irene VanEaton; sisters, Alice Lanning and Gala VanEaton; brothers-in-law, Randy Boles, Nick Rasheta and Judd Lanning; sisters-in-in, Marsha Boles and Greer Rasheta; and a large and loving family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family has suggested that donations in Mary's memory be made to breast cancer research, the Carnegie Library of the Carnegie Hospital. Burial was in the Carnegie Cemetery in the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Carnegie. Mary Lynn [VanEaton] Boles May 18, 1943 ~ February 2006 |
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