Obituary of George Henry Boerger

George Henry Boerger (59), of Kingston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 19th, 2020 after LIVING with glioblastoma for 17 months.  While he would always poke fun at obituaries for glorifying the dead, he truly was an incredible man.  Whether it was as a husband, father, lawyer or friend, George cared deeply about everyone and for that, he touched many lives.  George is survived by all of those who know and love him, especially his wife, Beverley Savage; his children, Alison, Emily and Colin Boerger; and the one who may be most affected by his passing, Max.  

George was born in Marysville, Ohio and grew up the son of dairy farmers, the late Emerson Boerger and Alice Upperman Boerger.  His siblings, Fred Boerger and Kathy Hornsby have fond memories of their youngest brother showing cows at the county fair and sledding down the big hill at their home.  He was very close with his aunt, the late Minnie Shaver, who helped him learn the family traditions of baking pies and being kind to everyone.  We are certain that she, along with other dear friends and family, welcomed him with open arms into his final resting place.  

George attended THE Ohio State University for undergrad and the University of Michigan for law school. While some may consider this contradictory, it ensured that he was never disappointed after a rivalry football game.  He worked as an attorney and partner at Baker & Hostetler in Columbus, Ohio until 1999 when he moved with his wife and children to Kingston, Massachusetts.  Forever a supportive husband and loving father, he stayed at home and raised their three children while Beverley practiced as a physician.  He slowly built up a private law practice and became a well-respected lawyer within the community.  He helped to found the Kingston Business Association to support other small businesses in town and was an active member of the South Shore Toastmasters, bettering his public speaking skills, while helping others do the same.  In addition to his love of work, he was heavily involved in the town community, whether that was as a youth sports coach, school volunteer or member of the zoning board.  He was also a devoted member of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, taking on many leadership roles during his 20+ years as a member. His secret peanut brittle recipe and Kelly doll cakes will be missed at the church fair!

George loved spending time with his family and was forever supportive of his children.  He attended every game and concert and edited every school assignment. He welcomed all his children’s friends at the house no matter how loud it got and made the best caesar salad.  He loved baking cakes with Alison, swimming with Emily and debating with Colin. He loved going to the town dump with his kids and loathed the deli no matter who went with him. He had friends everywhere he went, whether that was at the bank, the UPS store, or the dentist.  He made amazing pies, crocheted blankets, built tree houses and toys, and hung ridiculously bright, tacky Christmas lights during the holidays.  

George found joy in everything he did and sparked that same joy in others. While his physical presence was not here for nearly enough time, he will be with all of us in spirit. 

Memorial donations may be made to the George Boerger Memorial Fund (182 Summer St. Box 325, Kingston, MA, 02364). This fund will be used for Kingston town projects George was passionate about in care of the Kingston Business Association.  All are welcome to attend a celebration of George's life held on Friday from 4-9pm at 1620 Winery at Cordage Park in Plymouth, MA.  An outdoor funeral will be held at the family's home on Saturday at 2pm for friends and family who wish to attend.