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Mavis Boerman Obituary

Mavis Boerman CHARLESTON - Mrs. Mavis Louise Boerman, age 80, wife of Albert F. Boerman, of Charleston, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011, at The Ashley River Tower at MUSC surrounded by her loving family. Friends and family of Mrs. Mavis Boerman are invited to attend her funeral service on Friday, February 18, 2011, at 1:00 pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel. Burial will immediately follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens in Charleston. The family of Mrs. Boerman will be receiving guests from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, February 17, 2011, at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414. Mavis Louise Boerman was born on July 4, 1930, in Oak Park, Illinios to the late Elbert and Louise Denyer Eldridge. Mrs. Boerman was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was a quintessential hostess and the former owner of The Elliott House Inn in historic Charleston. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Albert Foster Boerman, Sr., a son, Randy Boerman and his wife Kim of Charleston, South Carolina; two daughters, Penny DeZern and husband Robert of Atlanta, Georgia, and Beckey Dawkins of Columbia, South Carolina, six grandchildren, Robert "Trae" DeZern, Brooke Boerman, Jenny Boerman, Albert Foster Boerman, Randi "Chickie" Dawkins and Jade Boerman, and a daughter-in-law, Sandy Boerman. She was pre-deceased by a son, Albert Foster "Buddy" Boerman. Flowers will be accepted at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are provided by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC. Phone: 843-722-8371. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2011.

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February 21, 2011

We will truly miss Mavis. Mavis always brought us laughter when she would viist our store. Our hearts go out to the Boerman Family and as do our prayers.

Dazzles Jewelry, Charleston, South Carolina

Johnny and Susan Bouvette

February 18, 2011

Al, you are in our thoughts and prayers today.

February 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they strugggle through these hard times. Mavis added laughter and sweet memories to all of us at the restaurant and will be treasured forever.

With love, Marie & Ed Kenefick

Becky Quintana Metzner

February 17, 2011

I send my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Boerman Family in the passing of Mavis. Mavis was like a second mother to me so, so many years ago. I have so many great memories of working with her at the Holiday Inn; her motherly talks to me about life; and of course as Beckey & Buddy’s Mom. I will be forever grateful for having known her and am a better person today for what she taught me. Your family has lost so much in the past couple weeks and I wish each of you peace and comfort in this trying time. Heaven has two angels looking after you. All my love.

Joyce and Bill Mustard

February 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

February 17, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 16, 2011

Mavis Boerman and her Husband Al played a huge part in my life. Mavis was extremely caring and giving to my Mother and Father, especially during the years my Father was ill. She was a wonderful Mother-In-Law to my Brother and Grandmother to my Nephew,Robby and Trae, as well as she was to all of her family. I will always keep fond memories of the Boerman family. My heart and prayers go out to them especially now in their time of great family loss. I will always cherish the good times we had together. With much love.

Sheri DeZern
Surfside Beach, S.C.

February 16, 2011

Mavis Boerman and her Husband Al played a huge part in my life. Mavis was extremely caring and giving to my Mother and Father, especially during the years my Father was ill. She was a wonderful Mother-In-Law to my Brother and Grandmother to my Nephew,Robby and Trae, as well as she was to all of her family. I will always keep fond memories of the Boerman family. My heart and prayers go out to them especially now in their time of great family loss. I will always cherish the good times we had together. With much love.

Sheri DeZern
Surfside Beach, S.C.

julie hopkins

February 16, 2011

I have so many happy memories of spending time with you. You were always so loving to me. You will be greatly missed. Much love. JJ

Pam Paxton

February 16, 2011

Kim, Randy, Foster, and Jade- I just heard about the loss of your Mom & Grandma. My heart goes out to you all and to your Father/Grandfather. Do not hesitate to ask if there is anything I can do to help you in this time of loss.

Beckey Boerman-Dawkins

February 16, 2011

I miss you Mom and can't believe you are no longer with us. You were the most loving caring Mother a Daughter could want. May peace and God be with you always. BJ

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