Rennie Boyes    Rennie Boyes of rural Benton City, passed away on March 21, 2009.    Rennie was born in Cole Camp, Missouri on August 28, 1923. She was the youngest child of Lutheran Minister Hugo Renz and his wife Lillie.    After high school, she moved to Kansas City to enroll in nursing school. Her first job was at Audrain Hospital as a surgical R.N.    Here, she met Louis Boyes, a World War II veteran and Audrain county farmer. They were married on March 4, 1950, at the Mexico Christian Church with Rev. Hugo Renz officiating. After a honeymoon to Niagara Falls, they returned home to their rural Benton City farm. Mr. Boyes preceded her in death on May 24, 2006.    Even though she had no farming background she quickly adapted. Immediately, she set out to landscape their new home. The farm bloomed with flowers, evergreens, and a huge vegetable garden. Many of these early plantings still exist – 60 years later.    They raised three children there; Bob and Bruce Boyes, and Jacqueline Boyes Bruns.    Rennie was and accomplished seamstress. The boy’s first winter jackets were made from Louis’s old army uniforms.    She also loved cooking. She could prepare a simple box meal to be eaten out in the fields or a gourmet dinner for a summer party.    She was a member of the hospital auxiliary and was in charge of its nursing scholarships. She enjoyed meeting the young women and following their progress.    She and Louis were married 56 years. She spent her entire married life on their farm caring for her family and friends. She will be terribly missed.    The family suggests memorials be given to the AMC Auxiliary or to the First Presbyterian Church.    Private services will be held at a later date.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy The staff of Pickering Funeral Home extends our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Boyes. We are honored they have allowed us to assist them during this time. Jacqueline,Bob and,Bruce; Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Having lost my Dad just six short years ago I feel your grief. Your Mom was and always will be a class act. Carl E. Dry, Columbia, Mo Dear Bruce and Bob, You are in my thoughts; your mom was a great lady and she will be missed. Take good care, Deb Canine Bob and Bruce... We offer our sympathy for your family. Your mom was very pleasant to be around. She will be missed. It was good that you put her nickname in the obituary because few people would have known her as (I think it's Ethel??). She shared with me how she got her nickname (probably because I asked!) It will be hard to go into the house everyday thinking that she's there... I'll say a prayer for you. Please take care and be safe with this farming season. Liz Schutte Kids, I knew your Dad,as well as all you kids, not sure I ever met your mom. She must have been a great lady from the way all three of you turned out. Im sorry for your loss. All the old timers are being called home I guess. Love you all, Dave and Brenda Bruce, Bob, and Jacqueline, First of all, thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Heard about your mom and so read her obituary on-line. A touching write up! We know how she was cared for to the end. She was blessed. Emily Dickinson wrote: This World is not Conclusion. A Species stands beyond..Invisible, as Music but positive, as Sound. Bruce, we have shared some talks about our moms. We hope in quiet moments, may your spirit hear the music of that other world where your loved one has found beauty and peace. Jim and Ann Bruce, Bob and Jacqueline: You may or may not remember me from the days in the old farmhouse having dinner with your parents. Louie and my dad, Marvin Carter from Mexico, were in the Army together during World War II. I was born in 1952 and not sure what year you all were born. I remember your new house when it was built and that living room was off limits to kids playing!!!! Mom and my Dad moved eventually over to the Paris area and Mom still resides in Paris. Rennie used to always send a Christmas card and I asked Mom if she had gotten one this year and she said no. Our parents get older and are not able to get out as much. I am sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. Just got a copy of her obituary in the mail today from Mom. She had intended on giving it to me earlier, but did not get it done. She is 91. Nina Carter

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