Wesley Boman

Wesley "Wes" Boman August 27, 1938 - June 17, 2024 With heavy hearts, holding fast to a bright hope in the promise of a glorious resurrection, and recognizing that the sting of separation is the opposition that makes our reunions in eternity so sweet, we announce that our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend, Wesley "Wes" Kerr Boman, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Ogden Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 27, 1938, in Logan, Utah, a son of Reynold Clawson and Emma Kerr Boman. He moved to Brigham City, Utah when he was 12 years old. Wes graduated from Box Elder High School in 1956. Following graduation, Wes started his collegiate studies at Weber State University and finished with a bachelor’s degree in music and English at Brigham Young University. Wes married Francell Brown on August 30, 1957, in the Salt Lake Temple. This sacred union was blessed with three wonderful children, Stephen, Lori, and Suzanne. Wes was struck down with rheumatoid arthritis when all three children were under the age of 12. Medical treatment brought little relief and Wes took a sabbatical from teaching as he was often bedridden. A new FDA trial drug was made available but, in the end, faith prevailed. Following a sequence of ward fasts, families knelt in the chapel following sacrament meeting and the bishop led the attending families in sincere prayer. Wes recovered fully, returned to work, and only occasionally over the years managed lingering symptoms with over-the-counter pain and inflammation relievers after physically overexerting himself. This was a foundational faith-building miracle for the young family that is still reverenced today. Wes began his teaching career at Round Valley High School in Eager, Arizona before moving back to Brigham City to teach music and English at Box Elder High School, where each of his children graduated. To provide for his growing family, during his early years teaching at Box Elder, Wes worked tirelessly during the summer months driving a truck for Fife Rock Products by day and then taking the late shift driving the fog truck for Box Elder Mosquito Abatement by night. While he was at Box Elder, he played Don Quixote, in the Man of La Mancha production. After 25 years of marriage, Wes and Francell civilly divorced. In what could be deemed as a quest for a chivalric romance, Wes met Carolyn Jane Goldsmith Sybrowsky and found his fictional Dulcinea transformed into reality as the two were married on February 18, 1984, in the Salt Lake Temple. With Carolyn came her four children, Trudi, Travis, Brandon, and Mandi. Wes embraced this new role, set out to erase stepparent lines of demarcation, and served diligently, with a master’s care and kindly touch, to fill the vacancy in the home. Wes unconditionally and willingly devoted all future quests, callings, and journeys to Carolyn, his children, and grandchildren. His favorite pastime was being with his family, especially the grandchildren. Wes later worked for the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce placing great emphasis on many successful Peach Days celebrations and the growth of the city, before accepting an opportunity to work at the Salt Lake City Economic Development. Wes retired from Utah State University, where he worked in fundraising for the College of Education. With recognition for Wes’ many professional accomplishments and contributions, his magnum opus was his mentoring of musical students. Wes forsook the bushel and humbly placed his candle on the candlestick as he joyfully shared his light with those he taught, mentored, and loved. Not only did Wes spend years teaching students in his home, but additionally devoted hours to accompanying, supporting and celebrating, often from the audience, the students that he lovingly tutored. Wes continued this passion even up to his passing. Wes loved playing tennis, snow skiing, golfing, and composing music, with his composing crescendo manifest in a special arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night. He loved to perform in plays, sing, direct music, and was instrumental in starting the Hills of Home Repertory Singers. Wes’ tremendous legacy is overflowing with his many musical contributions to individuals and the community, which so often united all in one heart and one mind. Wes is a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many capacities in the church. He served as an ordinance worker in the Brigham City, Utah Temple, Stake Music Coordinator in the Perry Stake, Stake Missionary, and High Councilor in the Willard Stake. Wes was currently serving in the Maple Springs Branch Presidency bringing and receiving much joy in his weekly service to the residents there. Surviving is his sweetheart, Carolyn; his children: Lori (Reed) Price; Suzanne (Richard) Ord; Trudi (Jeff) Clark; Travis (Scarlett) Sybrowsky; Brandon (Tomoko) Sybrowsky; Mandi (Wade) Green; 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and one brother, Paul Boman. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Stephen Boman, three grandchildren, Staci Boman, Joshua and Jacob Price, and one brother, Clair Boman. Please join us in paying tribute to Wes' life during the viewings on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Gillies Funeral Chapel, and on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Perry Stake Center, 685 W 2250 S. The funeral service will be held at Perry Stake Center on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 11:00 am. For those who cannot attend in person, a live stream of the service will be available at https://my.gather.app/remember/wes-boman Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. We encourage everyone who was touched by Wes' life to share their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. In remembering him, we continue the legacy of love, education, and community that he so passionately fostered. Send condolences to www.gfc-utah.com