“Your Mom and I had a problem together (as teenagers), we would laugh so much it was
sometimes out of control. That is what I
remember most about your Mom – her laugh,
especially when you just couldn’t stop.”
-Friend
“Gail was always quick with a smile, had a contagious
laugh, and was an excellent Frisbee player and all
around athlete. She was also very lucky… I think she
made her own good luck. One time she and I went to
a Christmas party and she won three of the five door
prizes!”
-Family Friend
"I remember the growing smile on Gail’s face as she held her son.
It moved me to tears. Gail was always a wonderful natural mother.
That beaming smile and the fact that she fit back in her jeans within
a month, will be etched in my memory bank forever”
-Sister In-Law
“I recall during our camping trips with the Boledovich family, I was so impressed by what a wonderful Mother Gail was. She was a natural even at her young age. I can see her smile and hear her voice to this day. She will always remain young, beautiful, and full of life in my eyes.”
-Family Friend
“My memories are filled with her
incredible talent of mothering, a
smile that could always turn the
mood to laughter, and her
stunning creative ability at a
moment’s notice. My memories
are rich with the lessons your
Mom taught me. I will always
love her for teaching me the
magic of children.
-Sister
“I remember her brilliant creation of Alpha Pals, an alphabet learning concept for children. Her passion, her amazing talent, her creativity, and her determination were all rolled into one with this amazing work of art.”
-Family Friend
“Gail had so much energy!! There was always a
project, event, or contest going on. She was the
best Mom. She treasured every stage Paul, Lisa,
Trisha, and Julie were at. She knew they’d grow
up fast. I enjoyed coming over to see what she
was up to, what surprises she was planning for
her family.”
-Friend
"When I gave birth to my first child, there was a lot of hoopla – an outpouring of cards, flowers, and generosity - it was a VERY big deal. When I gave birth to my second child, people sent cards but it was a far cry from the birth of my first born. No one really went out of their way, except Gail Boledovich. She showed up at my home and surprised me with dinner, an outfit, and flowers she had cut from her garden. She was truly happy for me that I had added to my family. I realized at that point that Gail knew something that I didn’t. She understood how wonderful it was to not just have one child but to have a family. She understood that giving a child a sibling is a great gift that every life was important and should be appropriately celebrated”
-Family Friend
“I spent a great deal of my
childhood years with the
Boledovich family. One thing
that sticks out
in my mind
was Gail’s love for the
holidays. I remember how much
she
loved to decorate the
house at Christmas time.
Since this was also one
of my
favorite activities, I loved
it when she would let us kids
help
out. Gail always made me
feel like part of the family.”
-Daughter’s Friend
“My favorite memory of your mom is not a memory
but a feeling. I was always excited to spend time at your house because
of how much fun I had and how welcome I always felt. Your mom did an
amazing job of making everyone feel like they were important and
special. She always made me feel smart and pretty from the compliments
she gave to the interest she paid in my life.”
-Daughter’s Friend
“So many of my growing up memories
include your family and my time spent at
1313 Poplar. At the center of these are
the countless hours spent – usually in the
kitchen – talking to, learning from, and
laughing with your Mom.”
-Daughter’s Friend
“I met Gail Boledovich and the rest of the
family in the fall of 1990 in the seventh grade.
Everyone knew Gail as being the “cool” mom
of the bunch and all the kids loved talking to her.”
-Daughter’s Friend
Mom was truly a one-of-a-kind person. She was remarkably beautiful inside and out and made a lasting impression on every life she touched, especially ours. We children were her pride and joy. She truly believed that we could accomplish ANYTHING we put our minds to. And for this, I attribute any personal and professional accomplishments to my mother.
She’s the wind beneath my wings that makes me strive to do my best at everything I do. I would not be the person I am today without her. May you rest in peace, Mom. I love you.
-Daughter
"Gail was not only a Mom, she was a best friend [to her children].”
-Daughter’s Friend
“The greatest tribute to Gail’s life is her four, successful, loving offspring. That did not happen by mistake! Her light shines through you
and is very bright.”
-Family Friend
“When
I first met Gail she treated me as an equal, which was so weird because
all my friends’ parents up until then had known me as a child… and were
still treating me as one. Gail was different. She was respectful and
interested in what was going on in my life. In many ways, she helped me
to see myself as an adult for the first time.”
-Daughter’s Friend
"I have countless examples of things my
mom told me while I was growing up that
I just wrote off thinking she didn't know
what she was talking about. As I grow
into a woman I realize just how brilliant
she was. It was hard to see because she
never forced any of her ideas on us; she
always let us grow to find our own
truths. I wish she was around long
enough for me to tell her that I now
understand what a beautiful person, mom
and best friend she truly was."
-Daughter
“There are so many memories
that I have of your
Mom – her sense of decorating, her huge welcoming
smile, her tile tables (which I loved), her contagious
laugh, her
ability to fit in to all situations with all
people no matter what
their age, and her love for
children. I will always appreciate and
admire
everything your Mom stood for.”
-Daughter’s Friend
“I
remember vividly the
first time I met Gail
twelve years ago. We met
by
accident in a parking
lot. It was rainy and
lightening and she asked
if she could share my
umbrella. You remember
how friendly your Mom was,
she would talk to
everybody regardless if
she knew them or not. We
started talking and hit it
off immediately.”
-Friend
-Friend