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Dennis BOOM Obituary

Beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend Age 77, of St. Paul, Honolulu, HI and Dallas, TX Passed away from complications due to pancreatic cancer on May 20, 2017 in Dallas, TX. Dennis was born in Marion, ND and grew up in Valley City, ND. He came to St. Paul to attend Hamline University, where after two years he transferred to the U of MN where he received his degree in Mortuary Science in 1962. He spent his entire working career at the Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home. He purchased the funeral home business in 1981 from Earl and Roswitha Holcomb. Dennis and Elaine expanded the business to a second location in Shoreview in 1993. Dennis was an extremely thrifty and generous person. He was an active philanthropist who gave of his heart and time to his community. Dennis was Prime Minister of the 1996 St. Paul Winter Carnival, and was a member and served in leadership roles in the St. Paul Rotary Club, Midway Lions Club, Tusler-Summit Masonic Lodge # 263, St. Paul Osman Shrine, Honolulu Aloha Ct #1 ROJ and Waikiki Yacht Club. He sang in church choirs for over 50 years beginning in Valley City, ND, Hamline United Methodist Church and St. Andrews Cathedral in Honolulu, HI. Dennis had a love of music, and enjoyed volunteering to play the piano, his tuba and the Shriner's Calliope. His true love was international travel and he and his late wife Elaine, traveled the world together, visiting all seven continents. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elaine (nee Segale) in 2015 and his parents, Aaron and Marie Boom. He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Sean Furrh and his special grandchildren, Annabelle, Sofia and Ian Furrh; cousins and many friends. Visitation 3-8 PM Friday, June 2nd at the HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME, 515 Hwy 96 W., at Mackubin, Shoreview. Funeral Service Saturday, June 3rd at 11 AM (visitation 10-11AM) at HAMLINE METHODIST CHURCH, Englewood and Asbury Aves., St. Paul, MN. Interment Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul. Memorials preferred to Hamline Church, St. Paul Rotary Foundation, Hamline University, Osman Shrine Warehouse Fund or Osman Women's Auxiliary.


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Published by Pioneer Press from May 24 to May 28, 2017.

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Shelly Evans

May 18, 2020

I literally told the story today of being at the cemetery and talking to a dear friend who shares the bench there. He got me to laugh and I remembered how all of us had such great times together! Dennis, you were a blessing to everyone who knew you. You were a blessing to me...

Dennis Coleman

August 14, 2017

I'm grief-stricken this morning having just discovered that Dennis passed away. I had wondered why I hadn't heard from him. We met last year on a cruise aboard the Prinsendam circumnavigating Ireland. Dennis and I became fast friends and spent several days together on shore excursions. What a kind and loving man. He so loved his family and couldn't wait to find WiFi in each city to check on his grandchildren.
I had hoped to meet up with him again on a future cruise. What a loss. My sympathy and love to the family.

Darlene Englert Talbott

June 13, 2017

Dennis was my high school classmate and friend. He and his lovely wife Elaine were very generous, kind, and amiable. I am saddened by his passing and will miss him at our high school reunions. We are thankful for his generous contribution to the City Park band shell restoration in his hometown.

Carol Artis

June 1, 2017

Dennis and I went to VCHS. He was always nice to me . I came in from a country school he was helpful. Elaine, Dennis and I had a nice visit at our last reunion. He was a very generous man. He will be missed. My prayers are with you in your time of loss.

May 28, 2017

My deepest Condolences to the Family, God hears the prayers of those calling on Him May you find Comfort in the words at Psalms 66:19, 20

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May 28, 2017

I knew Dennis from High School. Did not meet again until we were at a 50's class reunion. Visited Dennis and Elaine many times when we were in Hawaii. He was a very well respected man. He will be missed by many. God Bless his family

Wayne & Sharon Willson
Carson City, NV

May 27, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Shelly Evans

May 26, 2017

Not having Dennis here with us on earth leaves such an empty space but is instantly filled with thoughts and memories of this great man. The loss of Elaine was equally heartbreaking. They filled my holidays with warmth and true kindness. I was so fortunate to have known such a man.
God holds a special place for you Dennis.

May 24, 2017

Sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort be with you and your family.
Colorado

edward Tracy

May 24, 2017

Very difficult to believe your are gone.
Having had dinner with you here in Palm
Springs last month. RIP my old friend
I will miss you'
Edward Tracy

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Jun

2

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME

515 Hwy 96 W., at Mackubin, Shoreview, MN

Jun

3

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

HAMLINE METHODIST CHURCH

Englewood and Asbury Aves., St. Paul, MN

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3

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

HAMLINE METHODIST CHURCH

Englewood and Asbury Aves., St. Paul, MN

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Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

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