Obituary of Lt. Col. Harry R Boring

Boring, Lt. Col. (U.S. ARMY, Ret.) Harry R., 87, of New Florence, PA left this world on May 6, 2017 to report for his final Tour of Duty in Heaven. He had a peaceful passing at home, surrounded by his family.  Harry, born May 1, 1930 in Bolivar, was preceded in death by his grand-parents, his parents Simon Richard and Sarah Elizabeth (Wissinger), brother Ira (Bing), sisters, Rita and Evelyn and one great niece. He is survived by his younger brother Simon “Scottie” Boring and younger sister Margaret “Peggy” Pyda. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Elaine (Cruickshank), to whom he proposed on the night they met, and eloped with that same week. Harry is also survived by his oldest daughter Donna (Jobe) and husband, Paul, daughter Kathleen (Mack) and husband, Fred, and daughter Barbara (Deyarmin) and husband Michael. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Danielle S. Banko, Adam J. Pozar, Dean R. Banko, Travis M. Deyarmin and Nicolette G. Deyarmin, along with Melissa K. Neach (Chris), Lindsay L. Rice (Ryan), and great-grandchildren Dylan, Zack and Rylea.  Harry led an amazing and adventurous life serving our country and traveling the world. He retired from the U. S. Army in 1969, and shortly thereafter, founded the West Fairfield Auction Barn where he conducted a family-run auction business. He spent many of his retirement years as a Paramedic, for which he received the distinguished Jefferson Award. Harry served in both the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army (102nd Signal Battalion). He was real “soldier’s soldier.” He fought in the Korean War as a young Marine and single-handedly killed two enemy soldiers after falling into a fox hole where they were hiding. While in the Army, he served three Tours of Duty in Saigon, Vietnam. Over the course of his military career he received many commendations and medals, and took great pride in serving his country. At the end of his career, he worked at the Pentagon. Many of his missions are unknown and classified, otherwise they would be shared. Harry, Elaine, and their daughters lived in France, Germany, California, New Jersey, Washington and Virginia. They traveled the world, saw many amazing things, and shared many adventures. Those who knew him, admired and respected him. It seems that everyone who knew him has a story to tell about him, his humor, and his fighting spirit! Harry loved auctions, puttering around his auction barn, and spending time with his family. He was a humble man, from humble beginnings who made a name for himself in the military and his neighborhood. He will be remembered for his generosity, quick wit, patriotism and love of family.

At Harry’s request there is no funeral service or published obituary. However, his family feels that his life should be acknowledged and celebrated. For this reason, a “Celebration of Life” gathering, for all friends and family, will be held at the West Fairfield Auction Barn as soon as arrangements can be made.  Family assisted by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home.