Douglas J. Boring
June 6, 1947 ~ June 21, 2015
Born in: Oil City, Pennsylvania
Douglas J. Boring, 68, of Meadville, passed away at his residence at 8:34 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st, surrounded by his loving family.Born June 6, 1947 in Oil City, Doug was the son of James Harry and Pauline L. Eakin Boring. He married Shirl A. Smock on February 20, 1999 and she survives.Doug obtained his Associates Degree in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh-Titusville and worked at Conair as a Design Engineer for 42 years prior to his retirement. While working at Conair, he had 30 patents. He also worked for the Franklin Ambulance Service as a Paramedic. While in high school, Doug was on the track team as a pole vaulter, and became a state champion. He attended the Congress Hill Church of God, and was a member of the B.P.O.E. #100. He enjoyed racing, and built and raced his cars. He enjoyed traveling and also held a pilot's license. Doug was a great golfer, and also enjoyed bowling, and fishing with his father. He also enjoyed skiing and was on the ski patrol at the Buckaloon's. He was an avid civil war enthusiast. In addition to his wife, Shirl, Doug is survived by his mother, Pauline Boring of Franklin; his sons, Eric Boring of Chester, WV and his partner, Mo Cheuvront, Matthew Boring and his wife, Rachel Debra, of Newport News, VA; his step-sons, Robert E. Lake of Jamestown, and Donald J. Lake, and his wife, Beverly, of Linesville; and his step-daughters, Tammy S. Mowris and Sharon L. Smock, both of Conneaut Lake.He is also survived by his grandchildren, Holly Malone of Newport News, VA, Santana Mowris of Pittsburgh, and Cody Mowris of Conneaut Lake.Doug is additionally survived by his brother, Mark Boring of Franklin; and his sister, Deborah K. Smith and her husband, Edmond, of Durango, CO.He was preceded in death by his father, James Harry Boring; his first wife, Joan Brown; and his sisters, Donna Boring and Barbara Ann Boring.Family and friends of Doug will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Tuesday, June 23rd from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 24th. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of Crawford County - 464 Pine Street, Meadville PA 16335.Family and friends of Doug are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com to send flowers, cards, online condolences or for further information.
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I was saddened to hear of Doug Boring’s passing. I worked for Doug at Conair a little over 20 years ago.
He was a good boss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sincerely,
Dave and Debbie Bavas
Meadville, PA
I cannot tell you how very sorry to hear about dougs passing, he was a great guy, his family is very remarkable family, I have gotten to meet his sons and their wife’s, who are very good people, his wonderful wife and step daughters have become a very big part of my life, good bless you Doug and the wonderful family
Shirl and Family;
Praying for you at this difficult time. Doug is at peace now, and in a better place. May you feel the warmth of prayers wrapping around you like a warm blanket. Carol & Fred Shoup
Dear Shirl – Do not think that we did not notice all that you did for Doug and for Aunt Pauline as well. You are one of God’s angels who help others in time of need. Take care. Doug’s Cousin, Sandra Eakin Wilson.
My condolences to all of Doug’s loved ones. A memory of Doug that comes to mind was when he taught Mark and me how to pole vault when we were about 7 or 8. How we didn’t kill ourselves falling onto a pile of sawdust, I’ll never know. Well, we didn’t get that high anyway.
Again, my sincerest condolences to those who knew and loved Doug.
Hugh Benedict
Thoughts and prayers to Doug’s family and friends. Can’t help but smile when I recollect some of the stories Jeff Bickel shared about the antics between himself, Fred and Doug when they worked in the small metal building at Conair many years ago. What were they thinking putting those 3 in that building alone ? Hope your memories of him bring a smile to your face and lessen your sorrow. God Bless.
To the family of Doug Boring,
I’m very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I had worked with Doug on ambulance calls, while helping teach the EMT classes at Vo-Tech many years ago and on the safety crew at Tri-City Speedway. He was a very good EMT and helped many people over the years. He will be missed.
Mike Garbacz
Fire Chief/EMT
Reno VFD
To the family of Doug Boring,
The officers and members of the Reno Volunteer Fire Department would like to offer our condolences to everyone. We are sorry for your loss.
Reno VFD
Dave and Joyce Eakin extend our sympathy and condolences to the Boring family members . Doug will be missed by all.
I wish I could have known Doug as an adult and churchman. I remember the good times we had together growing up in Plummer. Once he was showing me how to fish. His line was caught in a tree so he told me one couldn’t be a Christian and a fisherman because a fisherman had to swear.
Thank you for the good memories of childhood friendship and faith.
Blair Rorabaugh
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Know doubt you feel overwhelmed with grief. When coping with the sting of death I have found these words at Isaiah 41:10 to be helpful. It says:”He (Jehovah God) will strength you and He will fortify you and take you by His right hand of righteousness.” We all at times need His strong strength to get through even one day! May this help you today.