IN MEMORIAM: Samuel Boman, Seabury-Western ‘50
The Rev. Samuel R. Boman, Seabury-Western Class of 1970, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died June 4, 2025, aged 97.
Born July 17, 1927, in Pierceville, Kan., to Samuel and Artemeca (Ratliff) Boman, Boman grew up on the farm with his two brothers and sister. His father sent him to school earlier than usual because he was asking too many questions. He graduated from Lakin High School in Lakin, Kansas at the age of 15. He then attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas where he met Mary Ann, a fellow student and the love of his life. He married Mary Ann on June 2, 1947, before entering seminary at Seabury-Western. He was ordained a deacon in 1950 for the Diocese of Kansas. He was ordained a priest in 1951 in Warnego, Kan.
Boman was a faithful servant, mentor and pastor. He was truly a blessing to the Church, his family and friends. Samuel and Mary Ann were married for 72 years, had six children and countless adventures.
He was the rector of the Church of Our Savior in North Platte, Nebraska from 1960-76 and served as Pastor Emeritus at Church of the Holy Trinity in Lincoln. His other services to his church included:
Associated Supply Pastor of the Methodist Church, Anson, Kansas, 1945-47.
Assistant to the Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Manhattan, Kansas, 1950.
Rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Wamego, Kansas, 1951-54.
Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Beatrice, Nebraska, 1954-59.
Consultant in Christian Education, Diocese of Nebraska, 1959-60.
Rector of Church of Our Savior, North Platte, Nebraska, 1960-76.
Vicar and Rector of St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1976-90.
Retired in December 1990.
Pastor Emeritus at Church of the Holy Trinity in Lincoln, 2020-25.
Served as interim rector of many parishes as needs arose, including twice for Church of the Holy Trinity.
National Clergy Couple for Episcopal Marriage Encounter, 1976-78.
Regional Associate for Evangelism for the Episcopal Church, 1977-83.
Interim Executive Secretary of Interchurch ministries of Nebraska, 1992-93.
Many other national Episcopal Church assignments.
He was a member of the Lincoln West Optimist Club, past president of Nebraska Airstream Club, and many other organizations.
Family members include his daughter, Suzanne Martinez, Fort Worth, TX; son, Samuel (Tracy) Boman, Lincoln, NE; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann; son, John; daughter Peggy; twin daughters Nancy and Judy; great-grandson Eric Franzen; son-in-law Tony Martinez, who graduated from North Platte High School in 1965; brothers James and Arthur; and sister Ardis Novotny.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, Church of the Holy Trinity, 6001 A Street in Lincoln.
Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel of Lincoln was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to the Church of the Holy Trinity or Saint David’s Episcopal Church.
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From an obituary in the North Platte Bulletin - Jun. 24, 2025
https://northplattebulletin.com/samuel-r-boman-97-formerly-of-north-platte/
