Obituary of John N. Boomer

Glenville - John N Boomer was born in Anderson, Indiana February 13, 1935. He was the son of Robert H. and Evelyn J. Boomer. John graduated from Anderson High School, 6th in the class of 465. He was editor of the yearbook, senior year and awarded Rector Scholarship to DePauw University. At DePauw, John majored in Economics. minored in mathematics and Psychology; also, John was in Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity senior year. John graduated in 1956 and awarded a GE scholarship in his senior year (outstanding junior in Department of Economics). John was in the Army Reserve 1957-1963. John was employed at the General Electric Company for 35 years. He was in the major appliance division in Louisville for 8 years, where he designed and installed the first fully computerized accounts payable system that became a model for all large GE components. John worked at the Schenectady General Electric for 27 years in various management positions at Corporate Audit Staff, GE Broadcasting, Real Estate and Construction Operation, Corporate Production and Operation Services and Corporate Taxes. His other business interests include ownership and operational involvement in a mechanical insulation business in Kansas City, a private nursing home in Kingston, adult rest homes in Troy and Knox and a portable sign business in Akron. John was a member of the Mohawk Club and was President in 1984; also, a member of Saint Clare's Hospital Foundation, 1st President, Member of the Lake George club over 40 years, United states power Squadron and the Elks Club. John and Louise enjoyed many vacations with friends including the Donnellys , Kindingers, Margolis, Macks, Masons, Moynihans, Quinns, Schwartzs, Stocktons and Williamsens at destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, NYC for Broadway shows, Nantucket, Saint Croix, Stuart Florida, Maui, Saint Marten, Aruba, Lake Muskoka, Pomme de Terre, Key West and Kenya. Many trips were also made to Indiana to visit John's family and friends. John maintained and enjoyed a second home in Woods Point, Lake George 1969- present. During those years, John and Louise entertained overnight guests for some part of every week, between July and August. John and two friends purchased two resorts and resold as private individual units: West Shore Association and Still Bay Association. His other interests include family and friends, dining, cars, computers and most all sports particularly basketball, Nascar, football, boating, fishing, swimming (Red Cross Water Safety Instructor) and novels, including mystery and adventure. John was predeceased by his loving wife, Louise, whom he was married to for 47 years. Suvivors include his stepdaughters, Lynell (Scott) Rash and Janice (Michael) Plummer as well as his grandchildren, Amy Terry, Paul Terry, Nicole Plummer, Michelle Staltari and several cousins. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, March 27, at 12 Noon at Daly Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service from10:00 A.M. to12:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in John's name, to the Lake George Assoc., 2392 State Rte. 9N, P.O. Box 408, Lake George, NY 12845 or to The Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Glenville, NY 12302.