Jeanice Elizabeth Boon
Jeanice Elizabeth Boon, age 89, of Salem, Ohio, peacefully passed away on March 26, 2025, at the Auburn Skilled Nursing Home in Salem.
Born on May 25, 1935, in Chardon, she was the beloved daughter of George Christian and Ida May (nee Fiedler) Dietz.
On March 11, 1963, Jeanice married Reed “Tom” A. Boon, in Mantua. Together, they shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter and cherished memories. Tom, her devoted husband of 54 years, passed away on Sept. 17, 2017, and she has now joined him once again in eternal peace.
Jeanice was a long-time member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, where she was actively involved with the church Women’s Group.
She enjoyed making plastic canvas ornaments, lovingly crafting a special one for each of her grandchildren. A passionate reader, Jeanice found great joy in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her immense happiness.
Jeanice worked as a nursing aid and retired from the healthcare industry, in 1997, where she was known for her compassionate care and dedication.
She is survived by her children Ronald Ray (Sharon) Boon, of Winner, S.D., Linda Rae (Charles) Dodds, of Hinckley, Ohio, and Patricia Jean (John) Creel, of Clayton, N.C., all of whom will forever cherish the love and wisdom she shared with them.
Jeanice’s grandchildren, Katie Campbell, Matthew, Steven, Julia and Arianna Dodds, as well as her great-granddaughter, Kinley Rose, were her pride and joy.
Jeanice is preceded in death by her parents; son Roger Reed Boon; and sisters, Carolyn Ida Dempsey, Lucile Adella Moody and Elma Georgia Moorhead.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m., with interment to follow at Chardon Municipal Cemetery.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, staff and hospice team at Auburn Skilled Nursing for their exceptional care and compassion for Jeanice during her time with them.
A special thank you is also extended to Naomi Grimm and Dixie Blake for their love, support and unwavering dedication.
Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. For additional information and to leave condolences, please visit www.burrservice.com.
