Inge Boyden

Nov 29, 1938 -

Jul 20, 2020

Inge "Granny" Boyden, 81, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on July 20, 2020, after a long loving life of caring generosity.

Born in Germany before World War II, she and her family immigrated to the United States in 1952, living in Colorado, where she married the love of her life Terence Boyden in 1958. They moved to Alaska in 1963, becoming a resident in 1970. Inge was a housewife and mother of four who enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and crafting, as well as anything involving creation and fun. A very dedicated member of the Saint Patrick's Parish and substitute German teacher, she loved being involved with her local community.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilhelm and Ursula Doerr; husband, Terence Boyden; and her brother, Helmüt Doerr. She is survived by her sister, Lola Stude; and brother, Joseph Doerr; in addition to her four children, Jennifer, Colin, Karina and Eileen; her seven grandchildren; and currently four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, her family wishes donations be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation Alaska Chapter at akwa.wish.org.

A Memorial Service will be held at Saint Patrick's Parish on Aug. 1, 2020, at 1 p.m. A celebration of life will follow the service; details to be announced by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Legacy Funeral Home Witzleben Chapel. To share words of comfort with the family go to www.legacyalaska.com.