George J. Boit

George J. Boit, 92, of Surprise, AZ, died Sunday, October 15, 2006, in Cook Health Care Center, Youngstown, AZ. George John Boit was born on April 3, 1914 to Tony and Rosinia Petrole Boit in Dilworth, MN. He grew up and attended school in Dilworth. On June 3, 1943, he married Emma Brantner, in Moorhead, together they had one son. He joined the United States Army in 1942, serving for four years during WWII until he was honorably discharged in 1946. George then returned to the Red River Valley to farm near Georgetown for many years until his retirement. After retiring, George and Emma moved to Arizona. Emma died in 1986. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He is survived by one son, Anthony Maryann Boit, Surprise, AZ; three grandchildren, Bobbie Jo Gardner, League City, TX, Anita Dublin, Laurel, MT, Shane Boit, Surprise, AZ; three great-grandchildren, Chelby Gibbs, Riley James Dublin, John Dublin, and numerous nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention.He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Emma Boit, and his brothers and sisters.