Kathleen Boese

Kathleen M. Boese was born on February 16, 1952, in Rockville Centre, New York, to the late George and Rosemary (Helmer) Seaman. She was the second of seven children and was predeceased by her brothers, Daniel and George Seaman. In August 1972, Kathy married Fred John Boese, and they later moved to Flanders, New York, where they worked and raised their three children, Freddie, Jenn, and Matt, over 34 wonderful years. After retiring in 2006, Kathy and Fred relocated to Florida, where they enjoyed frequent travels, particularly cruises.
Kathy had a deep passion for sewing and quilting, always ready to craft a quilt or sew a costume for her family. Her home was a testament to her meticulous attention to detail, adorned with beautiful decorations, many of which she made herself. From window valances to pillows to curtains, Kathy could create just about anything, often making extras for anyone who admired her work. Known for her love of shopping, Kathy’s motto was, “Shop ’til you drop or your mom makes you stop.” As an avid marathon shopper, not many were able to keep up with her.
More than anything, Kathy cherished her role as “Mimi” to her eight grandchildren. She loved babysitting, taking trips to Chuck E. Cheese’s, teaching sewing, and playing card games. Because of Mimi the grandkids still say, “A card laid is a card played.” Summers were special with each grandchild eagerly awaiting their week at Mimi’s house. Kathy also traveled to visit her kids and grandchildren, whether at their homes or on family trips, cherishing every moment with them.
Kathy lived her life as a strong, independent woman who deeply loved and cared for her family and many good friends. Her legacy of love, creativity, and generosity will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.
Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Fred John Boese; her children, Frederick George Boese and his wife Jennifer (MacDonald) Boese, Jennifer (Boese) Morris and her husband Robert Morris, and Matthew Boese; and her eight grandchildren, Logan Morris, Lexi Morris, Landon Morris, Luke Morris, Adelaide Boese, Frederick Boese, Henry Boese, and Brighton Boese. She is also survived by her siblings, John Seaman and his wife Patricia (Micari) Seaman, Deborah Seaman, Thomas Seaman and his wife Helen (Bremer) Seaman, and Lynn McCloskey and her husband Terry McCloskey.