William "Bill" Boggs, Sr.
June 18, 2013
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William “Bill” Fred Boggs, Sr., 60, was born February 5, 1953, in Des Moines, the son of Fred and Jennie (Armstrong) Boggs. He passed away unexpectedly June 18, 2013, while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
Bill retired from the Des Moines Police Department after 31 years of faithful service.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Theresa “Terry” Boggs; children, Jennifer (Michael) Ellsworth, William (Amy) Boggs, Jr. and Jonathan (Bobbi) Boggs; grandchildren, Dakota, Colton, Avery, Jaylyn and Bria; step-grandson, Quinton Ellsworth; siblings, Russell (Rita) Short, Greg (Janet) Boggs and Janette (Duane) Potter; mother-in-law, Bonnie Wilson; sisters-in-law, Deborah (Randy) Gunn and Kimberly Wilson; other loving relatives and many special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Bowers; and father-in-law, Wayne W. Wilson.
The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Bill.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sue Ann Wilson Wood
06/28/2013
I just read the Des Moines obituaries and saw the article, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and Prayers.
Dave Murillo
06/27/2013
I worked with Bill on midnight patrol for many years and he was a solid cop and great guy. He worked for me in the Detective Bureau for many years and I cannot recall a time when he was ever in a bad mood or disrespectful to people. The true success of a police career is to leave the place and have your peers speak highly of you when you are gone. Bill Boggs was that type of officer. He left the ego-tripping to others and instead concentrated on being a good police officer. I will miss him very much. Rest in place "Billy-B"
John Lewis DMPD Retired
06/27/2013
Bill was one of the good people at the PD. You could always depend on him when you needed assistance.
He will be missed.
Roberta Story
06/27/2013
I didn't know Bill well, but each encounter was very pleasant. The last time I spoke to him, he told me how excited he and Terry were re: her retirement. It's hard to understand why they will not get to spend that "season" of their lives together. The family have been blessed with wonderful memories of an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. God bless.
Mark Nagel
06/27/2013
Terry and family. I am so sorry to for the loss of Bill. I started my career with Bill at Urbandale and worked the swing shift with him for quite a while. We would sit in our cars and talk on those boring night shifts for hours. He made me laugh harder than I have ever laughed since. He was a great guy and I am glad I had the opportunity to serve with him.
John TeKippe
06/27/2013
To the Boggs Family,
Thank you for sharing Bill with the community for 31 years. He was a good man and helped Des Moines to be a safer place.
Patty McGeorge
06/27/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karol and Reggie Crumes
06/27/2013
Terry, Jenni, and family. We're so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
"Pup" Sanders
06/26/2013
To the family of Bill Boggs:
As a personal friend, fellow pilot, fellow credit union board member and, of course, fellow police officer I cant tell you what a sense of loss I feel over the death of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Bill and I served together for more than thirty years on the police department. It was during that time we spent over eight years on the Credit Union board of directors. And, not to forget the many an hour we spent together flying Cessna #N34915. Terry, I know you havent forgotten that.
I want you all to know that your husband and father was very well liked by all who knew him and he was a darned good cop. I know. I worked with him for years. He was honest, fair, hard working and dedicated and he loved his family very much. Bill and I were allies on the Credit Union board at a time when we made some difficult and unpopular changes. Changes like allowing our children to become members and build credit histories long before they turned 18. Thats been a huge advantage to all of our children over the years and he did it for you. But beyond the friendship and associations I just want to say that your dad (husband, Terry) was a good man, a truly good man. He was a good friend and I am the better for it. I will miss him greatly.
Janice Bristow
06/26/2013
Terry, I was so sorry to read about Bill's death. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Susan (Bowers) Hughes
06/26/2013
My heart is so very heavy at this moment. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to you all.
Bill MCarthy
06/26/2013
Bill was a quiet professional who completed his investigations,(some very complex and difficult), with out fanfare or attention. You could always count on his judgement and integrity.An excellent Police Officer.He will be missed.
Joe Clausi and Shirley Clausi (Elbert)
06/26/2013
God bless you Bill and all of your family and friends. Our most sincere sympathy to all that share this loss.
Your Friends Joe and Shirley
Darren & Denise Fullerton
06/26/2013
Terry our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. Words cannot express the sadness we feel for you and the family.
Jamie (Solinger) Patterson
06/25/2013
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. Your family was a large part of my childhood and I have many memories from time spent with you all. I know that words cannot ease the pain you are experiencing but I hope you can find comfort knowing you are in the thoughts of many people.