Boozer
Sue Boozer, a lifelong resident of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Dimmitt. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at the First Methodist Church of Dimmitt, with the Rev. Eliezer Garrido officiating. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Colonial Funeral Home of Dimmitt. Family and friend visitation will be on Friday, July 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sue was born June 27, 1939, to Ruby and George Bagwell.
She is survived by her sons, Robert of Dimmitt and Britt of Lubbock; daughter, Kyla of Canyon; as well as nine grandkids and two great-grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Monty; sister, Carolyn Sides; mother, Ruby Bagwell; father, George Bagwell; and daughter-in-law, Kim Boozer.
There is a lot to say about this little red head who was the glue to the Boozer Household. She graduated Dimmitt High School in 1957, went on to the University of Texas, then moved back to Dimmitt to marry Monty on Nov. 14, 1959, where they remained married and built their successes together, until Monty’s death on July 18, 2023.
She was the wife who stayed calm despite all the craziness. She was the wife who always ironed Monty’s work clothes, always held dinner until he got home so the family could sit down together, and who never said no when Monty walked in with a guest to eat. She was the wife who always made sure their family felt safe and secure, and kept the Boozer’s all going in the right direction.
She had Robert in 1963 and instantly became the mom who kept a beautiful home and managed to keep it up with a very active boy. She was the mom who ran to the ER with Robert drinking bleach, then again when he drank gasoline. She was the mom who didn’t panic when he fell into the fireplace, or any other mischief he got into.
She was the mom who thought having another child was a good idea and had Kyla in 1967. Unfortunately for Sue, she had a female version of Robert and spent too many sleepless nights in the hospitaland running to the ER for stitches for every accident Kyla seemed to run to and through, including a plate glass window - twice. She was the mom who was creative and calm throughout any crisis.
Which is why her sanity was questioned again after all the experiences with Robert and Kyla, Sue had Britt in 1970. When asked about this questionable choice, Sue always just replied that God knew she couldn’t handle another one like the first two. With Britt, Sue was able to relax and enjoy the child, rather than worry and run to the hospital every little bit. For Britt, Sue was the mom who helped with countless hours of homework. She was the nurse, chef, and all the other duties asked for. Obviously, Britt never did anything wrong.
She was the mom who stayed up nights with each of the kids, and still cooked a full breakfast the next morning without complaint. She was the mom who never said no to being a room mother at school, never said no to the request for cookies for an event on a moment’s notice, and never said no to someone in need. She was the mom who, most importantly, showed us all how to have the strength to do what is right and treat people with kindness.
Sue enjoyed the grandkids the most and continued to spread her love and joy through these beautiful kids.
Sue was an active and valued member of the Bethel and Dimmitt communities, participating in the Methodist Women, Methodist Bell Choir, and became, along with Monty, Citizens through the Years. She will be sorely missed.