Boyd Emerson Bomar, East Helena, MT, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2021, surrounded by his family. Boyd was 91 years old. Boyd was born January 3, 1930, in Radersburg, Montana, the son of John and Mittie (Norem) Bomar. Boyd’s parents died in a car wreck in November 1940 and Boyd was then raised by Ted and Ena Warren. Boyd grew up in numerous northwestern states with Ted and Ena depending on where Ted was working.
Boyd attended Radersburg school, East Helena schools and graduated from Broadwater County High School in 1949. After high school Boyd worked various jobs for a year and was drafted into the Army in November 1950, during the Korean War, and was active Army until his honorable discharge November 1952. Boyd returned to Montana upon his discharge and started his career as an auto mechanic. Boyd was known as a great mechanic that could fix almost any car.
Boyd worked at Watsons, later known as Grimes Buick, for many years servicing cars. Boyd started working at the State of Montana Highway Department in 1965. It was while working in the Lab at the Highway Department that Boyd met the love of his life, Roberta Miller. Boyd married Roberta August 30, 1968. Boyd had three sons, John, Jeff and Brett, when he married Roberta and then added Brad and Jennifer to the family with Roberta.
Boyd had many hobbies that he loved to do with his family. Gold mining, creek fishing, hunting, following his New York Yankees, spending time at the family cabin, hiking the mountains and camping. In his later years he enjoyed taking care of his yard, feeding and watching the squirrels, going to his Army reunions and the Bomar family reunions, traveling and exploring the state of Montana, cooking and watching the MSU Bobcat football games.
Boyd was a member of the VFW Post 10010, the Elks Club Lodge 93, the Radersburg Historical Preservation Society and the Machinists Union.
Boyd is survived by his five loving children John Bomar of Seattle, WA; Jeff (Marilyn) Bomar of East Helena, MT; Brett (Mary) Bomar of East Helena, MT; Brad (Jenny) Bomar of Helena, MT; Jennifer (Shawn) Corbett of Naples, FL; Nine grandchildren Doreen Bomar, Bryn Bomar, Jacob (Rita) Larson, Jonathan Larson, Lyndsie (Zach) Lubek, TJ Bomar, Kyle Bomar, Nicholas Corbett and Michael Corbett; and one great grandchild Finnley Esselstrom. Sisters in Law Rose (Ken) Blakeman of Racine, WI, and Margaret (Mike) Frisina of Butte, MT as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Boyd was preceded in death by his parents John and Mittie Bomar, Ted and Ena Warren, brother John Bomar, sister Vera Cutler and his loving wife Roberta Bomar.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Son Heaven Assisted Living who lovingly took exceptional care of him for the past year as well as the staff at the Hospice of St. Peters. Memorials in Boyd’s name may be made to the Radersburg Historical Preservation, Inc, PO Box 96, Toston, MT 59643 or Hospice of St Peters, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, February 23rd at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. A funeral service celebrating Boyd’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24th. Burial will follow at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall of the funeral home immediately following the burial.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 23, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 569602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 23, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 569602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroes Road
Fort Harrison, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Burial
Wednesday February 24, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Gay Ann Masolo says
Dear Boyd’s family, We send our sympathy and love to you. We always enjoyed the pictures on FB.We know you will miss him but hope the cherished memories help at this time. Hugs and prayers, Bob and Gay Ann
Jean Stump Strainer and Anthony Strainer says
To the Bomar Family: We are saddened to hear about Boyd’s passing. My Mom, Lucy Stump, always had so much fun reminding Boyd that he was so much older than her – one whole day! It’s sad to see that another East Helena icon has left us. May many memories of happy times together bring you peace and strength. On behalf of the Stump and Strainer families – God Bless!
Dave Anderson says
Dear Bomar family,
My deepest condolences and sympathy to all of you. I always enjoyed visiting with your dad over the fence through the years i lived next door. He was a great neighbor and friend. He will be missed by many people in East Helena. Prayers to all of you.
Dave Anderson says
Will try to attend services if able.
Curtis Stanghill says
Prayers for the whole family, Boyd was an inspiration to everyone around him. He will be truly missed.
Mary Spaulding says
Dear Brad and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your wonderful father’s passing. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed visiting with him when we worked together at MDT, although we both remember it as the Highway Dept.. He took care of my cars and pick up when I was single and I don’t know what I would have done with out his help. I have been thinking about him so much lately and hoped to get a chance to see him but I’ve been recovering from knee replacement surgery. Please accept our love and prayers for your family.
Mary and Gary Spaulding
Tom Reilly says
Jeff and Marilyn,
I never knew your Dad, but I know you. ‘Sorry for your loss. Take care
Tom
Nora and Tom Bazuin says
Boyd was such a wonderful man. I loved hearing his and my Grandma’s stories about their lives in Radersburg, MT. I was blessed with items Boyd gave me from my Great Grandfather and hearing the stories surrounding them. Going to the Bomar homestead and listening to him was the best. We shared the love of the NY Yankee’s too. There wasn’t a vendor fair around that both Roberta and Boyd wouldn’t look me up at just to say hi. I am so happy I got to know him, Roberta and their children. Boyd, you are reunited with Roberta now and I know you missed her. RIP Sir!
Echo Renner says
Boyd,
We will miss your smile, your laugh and the twinkle in your eye. We will miss your expressions and your fabulous stories. I cherish our time with you, and the trips to the Bomar Ranch near Radersburg. I am happy you are united with your loving Roberta. Prayers of comfort for your dear family.
Your Cousin,
Echo Renner
Scott St. Clair says
John, Jeff, Brett, and family
So sorry for the loss of Boyd; very nice obituary. I got a little chuckle that he was a Yankee’s fan; my fondest memory of Boyd was as one of our Little League Red Sox Coaches. I have had a few conversations with Boyd about East Helena issues over the years and always respected his opinion, we got along well. May your many good memories make this difficult time a little easier. You are in my thoughts. Scott
Sandi Coyle Benson says
Am sorry to read about your dad. Please know I hold fond memories of chatting with him most recently at Main Street Eats in East Helena. He was surprised I remembered him. We had several laughs that day and I will always hold him with respect.
Everett and LeAnn Munson says
Jeff and Marilyn,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Everett and LeAnn
Terri Maness Norman says
Bomar Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all–so sorry for your loss!
Sandra Stanghill Nachtsheim says
Dear Jeff and Marilyn,
So sorry to hear of your loss of your Dad. He was a special person. My thoughts are with you.
Rhonda Robertson (Strainer) says
Dear Bomar Families,
So sorry to hear about Boyd. Such a nice tribute to your Father. Worked with him in the Materials Bureau at DOT way back in 1988. He always had a smile on his face, a kind word, and was always interested in what was happening in my life. He also knew my Dad, Bob Strainer from way back so our conversations always circled back around to my Dad. I have seen Boyd a few times in the last several years, and he certainly remembered me. He seemed positive and still had that smile even though he no longer had his sweet Roberta. Please know that God gives us comfort in the form of family and friends. May His peace be with you, His love never ends. Praying that all the memories you hold so close within your heart will help sustain you in the coming days and in time fill your heart with joy and sunshine. I will be out of town for surgery on Wednesday but hope to stop tomorrow evening before 6. Take care Bomar families.
Bradley and Nora Bruce says
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Boyd. It is the loss of a fellow worker and friend. Boyd always helped me when I was trying to mechanic. I called him one day while disassembling a 51 chevy pick-up starter. I was amazed; his directions were like he was at my shoulder looking at it. Boyd counted down his retirement further out than anyone else I ever knew. He could tell you the number of years days and hours he had to retirement starting at about 6 years.
Roberta baby sat our daughter Jolene. We always felt welcome in their home. The world has lost a matched pair and we have lost a friend.
Our sympathy to Brad, Jennifer and families.
Bradley and Nora Bruce
Dennis Olson says
Jeff and family, Sorry to here about Boyd. We had a good time at Grimes the short time we were both there.
Our sympathy goes to all.
Dennis and Diana Olson
Kathleen Hunthausen says
To Boyd’s Loved Ones, I send my condolences on your loss. He was a very important part of the East Helena community. May you find comfort in the love and memories.
Bill Dolan says
John and Jeff, from the Dolan families, our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. Boyd was truly one of a kind. I have so many great memories of him throughout my life. From his baseball coaching to working with him at the Highway Dept in 1983, he was just a wonderful man. We were all so very lucky to have lived in East Helena. Boyd was a great role model for us all. He will be missed. Bill Dolan
Tom Mahoney says
Jeff and the Bomar family our condolences.
ROBERT AND MARJORIE QUILICI says
My Uncle Boyd was proud of his family ! I have lived in Reno, Nv. my whole life and would visit Uncle Boyd and Aunt Roberta on vacations. Uncle Boyd taught my sister Diana and brother Paul and myself many things . I was five when I first met my Uncle Boyd and after that time we would visit almost every summer and would drive nonstop to East Helena . The last time we visited was after my Mom passed away . It was a great trip to see my uncle and all my cousins. Just before we left, my Uncle hugged me and for the first time, he said “I love you, Marjorie” . It made me feel so good. I will never forget that moment! EVERY YEAR ON JAN. 3RD, I CALLED MY UNCLE TO WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Pamela Schaber says
Though I never had the privilege of meeting you – your family spoke so highly of you that I feel like I have met you – they loved you and you are missed – you showed them how to be good humans and I am blessed to know them too – God’s speed Mr
Kyle Eggum says
Brad, Jen and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. Your folks were always friendly and kind. They will be missed.
Please, take care.