Warren Eugene (Gene) Boomer, age 79 of Hideaway, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2024. Gene was born March 30, 1945, in Portis, Kansas, to Viola and Warren Boomer.
He spent his childhood on the farm outside of Osborne, Kansas, and graduated from Osborne High School in 1963. Gene attended Kansas State University and earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. He was united in marriage to Connie Nichols in June 1966 and to this union, two children were born, Scott Gene and Jodi Kaye. He was united in marriage to Marsha May, in June 1997.
Gene practiced veterinary medicine in Bern and Sabetha, Kansas for over 25 years. He eventually left private practice and worked for Monsanto and Church & Dwight traveling to dairy farms worldwide, providing consultation on dairy cattle nutrition. He and Marsha spent time in Gainesville, FL, Visalia, CA, and eventually settled in Rockwall, TX in 2010. He retired in 2021. Gene loved to travel, bird hunt, play golf, and spend time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Boomer, parents, Viola and Warren Boomer, sister, Kathy Palmer, and brother, Richard Boomer.
Gene is survived by his wife Marsha; children Jodi Foerschler (Josh), Ann Boomer Munson (Doug), Tara Williams, Kevin May; grandchildren Tyler Boomer, Kaden Boomer, Ryan Foerschler, Olivia Foerschler, Mia Foerschler, Sophia Williams, Brandon May, Garrett May; brothers Gary Boomer (Mary), Russ Boomer (Cathy), and Kent Boomer (Robin).
A memorial service and celebration of Gene’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Ward Parkway Presbyterian Church 7406 Ward Parkway Kansas City, Mo 64114. A luncheon will follow at Signature Funerals 406 E. Bannister Rd. KCMO 64131. The service can be live-streamed at https://youtube.com/live/qiHyd4GNSKk?feature=share. Memorials are suggested to Lakepoint Church, 701 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, Texas 75087 or Kansas State University Foundation, 1800 Kimball Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Jodi I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad,
Dear Marsha, I was so very sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. I regarded him as a good friend and work colleague. I have so many fond memories of working with Gene and good visits when I stayed with you and Gene in Visalia. I can only imagine your pain at this time. I will not be able to make it to Gene’s memorial but I will have you in my heart felt thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family at this sad time and always.
Brenda Price
Deepest condolences Marsha on Gene’s passing. He was a great colleague and friend with a million dollar smile. His passion for helping producers and their animals was his great gift to the world.
The Boomer Family
I had the opportunity to work and interact with Gene for many years here in Kansas and later at ADSA and DCRC annual meetings. He was a gentleman and scholar, and yes, he had a great smile.
Jeffrey S. Stevenson
Kansas State University
Marsha, our deepest sympathies. Gene was as great man and I very much enjoyed working with him and proud to call him a friend.
Rick and Beth Gintner
Marsha,
Having you and Gene as neighbors has been a treat. We will miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Steve & Kathleen Davis
Heart felt condolences and sympathy to the Boomer family on your loss. What a great man and veterinarian Gene was. So many memories! As I recall we were the first farm visit Dr. Boomer made when he came to Bern as he set up practice there very early in his career. Highest respect to him all through the years working with him. Also a note…Gene Boomer won the bale throwing contest every year he entered at our annual Bern Day Festival. Our sympathy, Stephen Hartter of Hartter Dairy
To Marsha & the entire extended family-
My wife Lisa and I share our deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of our wonderful friend, Gene. My heart broke when I heard the news about his passing, as Gene was a dear friend and a professional mentor who taught me volumes about business, animal science, and how to be a faithful family man with class and grace. Marsha – you and Gene were my ‘Florida Parents’ during an important formative stage of my life, and you both always treated Lisa and I with compassion, a good dose of humor (we had some fun!), and a wonderful focus on family.
I will always remember the numerous farm visits I made with Gene around the Southeast dairy industry, and the great travel excursions that we were able to make together through our time at Monsanto and Church & Dwight. Gene had a magical ‘way’ with every person that he encountered, sharing that great smile and his dashing sense of humor, as well as the ability to tell a great story!
He was a very special individual who will be deeply missed by us all. As a faithful man, I know that he is enjoying paradise with his Creator. While it remains incredibly difficult for us here without him, I pray that God gives you all strength and eternal recollection of the wonderful impact that Gene left on this world. God Bless and give strength to you all.
Jonathan & Lisa Griffin
Marsha, you and Gene had a wonderful life together. You will always have these sweet memories. Thinking of you.
Gene was my best friend, and I couldn’t have wished for a better friend than he was to me. He was always kind to everyone, and always wanting to help others by sharing his knowledge that he worked so diligently to obtain, with others. There are so many people that have benefitted from his coaching and mentoring. He was someone that you could share your deepest thoughts and concerns with in complete confidence. We enjoyed so many wonderful times together in Mexico and Ecuador. He will be greatly missed by so many. I will look forward to the time when I can see him again on the other side.