Obituary for Catherine E. Boerner (Werner)
Catherine E. (Werner) Boerner, 96, of Mays Landing, passed away on April 30 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia on May 1, 1924, to Raymond and Margaret (Brooks) Werner, she was the second of nine children. She was predeceased by them all—brothers Henry, Raymond, and Howard; and sisters Marge, Anna May, Evelyn, Ruth, and Dorothy. She lost her beloved husband, William Boerner, Sr., in 2019 after 65 years of marriage.
She is survived by her children Jean Boerner of Mays Landing, William Boerner, Jr. of Mays Landing, and Deborah (Michael) Ein of Hammonton, as well as granddaughter Adela Ein and grandsons Garrison Ein and Wesley Ein, all of Hammonton. She also leaves to cherish her memory three brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, and three or four generations of nieces and nephews.
Catherine was a graduate of Frankford High School, Class of 1942 and she moved with her family to Cape May County in the late 1940s. She worked as a bookkeeper for Collins Lumber in South Seaville before marrying “Bill,” who she met at the roller-skating rink in Ocean City. In 1953, she became a farmer’s wife, a much different life than she had known growing up in Philly. She adapted wonderfully to raising her family on the farm, as she helped with picking blueberries, apples, and string beans, and learned with ease the art of canning fruits and vegetables. Cass, as she was also known, was an exemplary homemaker and baked layer cakes from scratch for family birthdays and other celebrations. Family was everything to her, and she never missed sending birthday cards to every member of her large extended family. The house on the hill, built by Bill and furnished with love by both of them, was where Cass hosted many family celebrations, since it was located halfway between Philly and Cape May. These included an annual birthday party for her mother, who lived with the family from 1963 to 1993. In the 1970s, Catherine was a proud Oakcrest Band parent and through the years, she encouraged her children in everything they did. She quietly inspired them and everyone around her to simply “do good, be good.” She enjoyed traveling and when home she liked watching the TV game shows. Cass was a whiz at math and could do calculations in her head. She also enjoyed doing word search puzzles and instilled in her kids a love of learning. She was our rock and leaves an enormous void in our lives but is now reunited with loved ones in Heaven. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Mays Landing for 65-plus years.
The family thanks Angelic Health for their care and support these past two months.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m., officiated by Pastor Linda Ross at Union Cemetery, Somers Point-Mays Landing Road. Information and condolences at www.boakesfuneral home.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to First United Methodist Church, 6011 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330.
She is survived by her children Jean Boerner of Mays Landing, William Boerner, Jr. of Mays Landing, and Deborah (Michael) Ein of Hammonton, as well as granddaughter Adela Ein and grandsons Garrison Ein and Wesley Ein, all of Hammonton. She also leaves to cherish her memory three brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, and three or four generations of nieces and nephews.
Catherine was a graduate of Frankford High School, Class of 1942 and she moved with her family to Cape May County in the late 1940s. She worked as a bookkeeper for Collins Lumber in South Seaville before marrying “Bill,” who she met at the roller-skating rink in Ocean City. In 1953, she became a farmer’s wife, a much different life than she had known growing up in Philly. She adapted wonderfully to raising her family on the farm, as she helped with picking blueberries, apples, and string beans, and learned with ease the art of canning fruits and vegetables. Cass, as she was also known, was an exemplary homemaker and baked layer cakes from scratch for family birthdays and other celebrations. Family was everything to her, and she never missed sending birthday cards to every member of her large extended family. The house on the hill, built by Bill and furnished with love by both of them, was where Cass hosted many family celebrations, since it was located halfway between Philly and Cape May. These included an annual birthday party for her mother, who lived with the family from 1963 to 1993. In the 1970s, Catherine was a proud Oakcrest Band parent and through the years, she encouraged her children in everything they did. She quietly inspired them and everyone around her to simply “do good, be good.” She enjoyed traveling and when home she liked watching the TV game shows. Cass was a whiz at math and could do calculations in her head. She also enjoyed doing word search puzzles and instilled in her kids a love of learning. She was our rock and leaves an enormous void in our lives but is now reunited with loved ones in Heaven. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Mays Landing for 65-plus years.
The family thanks Angelic Health for their care and support these past two months.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m., officiated by Pastor Linda Ross at Union Cemetery, Somers Point-Mays Landing Road. Information and condolences at www.boakesfuneral home.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to First United Methodist Church, 6011 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330.