DeBOARD, R. Christine – of Frankenmuth, formerly of Saudia Arabia and Branson, MO, age 88, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Covenant Health Care – Saginaw. A Funeral Service will be held 10 AM Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, Rev. Fred Hall officiating. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 2-8 PM Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to a charity of one’s choice.

Chris was born in Augusta, KS on December 4, 1921, daughter of the late Homer and Bessie (Miller) Gilbert. She married Edward B. DeBoard on August 11, 1940 in Wichita, KS. Chris loved to travel, including all 50 states and 68 countries. She loved to play the organ, piano and all music in general. Chris was a gourmet cook and enjoyed eating out. She was a member of the Richfield Church of the Nazarene, and played the organ at the Independence Village of Frankenmuth.

Chris is survived by husband, Edward; daughters, Kona Sue (Melvin) McGinnis, Linda Joyce (Fred) Hall; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brother, William Gilbert.

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