DARIEN - Christine Elaine Boviall (née Olson) passed from this life on February 14, 2015, at Lakeland Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born at Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn,Wisconsin on December 15, 1954 to Delores and Richard Olson. She attended St. Andrews Catholic School in Delavan, WI through 8th grade, graduating from Delavan-Darien High School in 1973. Christine subsequently attended University of Wisconsin in Madison, graduating with a B.A. in Education.
Christine married John Boviall on December 5, 1987 at the Delavan United Church of Christ-Congregational. Chris was employed by Borg Indak in Delavan, WI for nearly 30 years.
Chris is survived by her loving husband John; their daughter, Samantha Boviall of Beloit, Wi and John's sons, Jay Boviall of Delavan, and Justin Boviall of Naples, FL. She leaves behind her beloved Siberian Husky, Montana. Chris is also survived by her Mother, Delores Olson of Delavan; sister Linda (Russell ) Jansen of Tuscumbia, AL; sister Laurie (Morey) Adams of Stevens. Point, WI ; brother Richard (Jadzia) Olson of Houston, TX; and brother Christopher (Susan) of Austin, TX. Chris also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews, all of whom have fond memories of her. She will be missed by everyone.
Christine is also survived by her sister-in-law, Carolyn (Boviall) Logterman and her husband, Stan of Lake Geneva, WI; and sister-in-law Jacque Boviall and Ken Meudt of Delavan, WI.
Chris was preceded in death by her father, Richard Olson of Delavan; sister, Debbie (Miles) Seter of Punta Gorda, Fl; her maternal grandparents, Helen and Alois Bruce; and paternal grandparents, Sufus and Elva Olson.
Chris enjoyed her family and all the special and unique activities throughout the years. As a child, she truly enjoyed vacations with her family and relatives in Siren, WI for many years. Thereafter, Chris, John and family enjoyed many trips to visit relatives in Northern and Southern Minnesota. She loved roses, getaways to the Dells, baking and cooking, and natural wildlife within her surroundings. Her family would attest that Chris was the Queen of great recipes, Jeopardy and Wheel.... and Catch Phrase. Chris was always envied for her talent in crafting many of the Halloween costumes for the kids in her family and extended family. Her radiant smile and laugh will always be remembered.
The family wishes to specifically acknowledge and extend thanks to the wonderful, caring, and compassionate team of Doctors, Nursing, Hospice Staff, and Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI. In addition, much appreciation is extended to the Monroe Funeral Home of Delavan, who is assisting the family.
A private, family Memorial Service celebrating Christine's life, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Delavan at the United Church of Christ- Congregational, with Reverend Laura McLeod officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Elkhorn, Wisconsin
