Gloria J. Bockelman
1930-2012
Gloria J. Bockelman, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 9, 1930 to William Laton and Annabeth (Lewis) Stricklen in St. Joseph. Gloria remained a lifelong resident.
She married Albert Eugene “Gene” Bockelman July 11, 1949.
Mrs. Bockelman was a homemaker and had worked for Shultz Photography.
She was a very active and outspoken Mom who was involved with her children and grandchildren in Scouts, sports, and all events in which they participated. Gloria was a member of the Lafayette High School Booster Club and an avid Missouri Tiger fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sons, Gary Bockelman and Keith Bockelman.
Survivors: four grandchildren, Lucas Bockelman, Olathe, Kansas, Bryce Bockelman, Sacramento, California, Andy Bockelman, Craig, Colorado and Karli Bockelman, Craig, Colorado; daughter-in-law,Carrie, St. Joseph; niece, Pam Hunt; and close friend, Meg McMurray, St. Joseph.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The Family suggests memorial gifts to Lafayette High School Booster Club.
Gloria was family to me even though we weren’t related. I loved our telephone conversations punctuated with “well that’s my story” She related many events that took place in our past.
When I was very little she took me to the movies at the Missouri theater, and was disgusted at how many times I had to go to the bathroom. I spent many hours with Gloria and Aunt Annabeth. I miss them both.
my first association withthe bockleman family was through working at the packing houses.I met gloria’s son gary and became friends.I talked several times throughout the years with gloria about her and her family. I will miss these conversations.She will be greatly missed.
I have known the Bockelman family over 40 years as neighbors and friends. Gloria was one of a kind and I thought the world of her and Gene, always there to help you if needed. She will be missed, but is with her family once again which she loved dearly.
RIP Gloria