Lawrence J. Boos

Lawrence Joseph Boos, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 68.

Lawrence, known to many as Larry, was born on October 18, 1956, to Clarence "Bud" Boos and Patricia "Pat" Boos, and was raised in Denton, Kansas. He attended Midway High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in business from Missouri Western State University. On June 3, 1988, he married the love of his life, Sheila Boos. Together, they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and family.

Larry was a man who found joy in the simple things—casting a fishing line on a quiet morning, camping under the stars, spending time in his garden, and cheering on his Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed the occasional trip to the casino and more than anything, treasured spending time with his family. His love of westerns was obvious from his collection of Stetsons, guns, and boots.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Sheila Boos; his three children: daughter Abby Martin (Efrain), son Nicholas Boos, and daughter Lillian Paige Boos; and his six cherished grandchildren: Elijah Martin, Ean Martin, Alise Martin, Addalynn Martin, Lailie Duran, and Killian Hamilton.

Larry is also survived by his siblings: David Boos (Rita), Janet Boos, Jerry Boos (Carol), John Boos, Thomas Boos (Barbara), and Mark Boos; his cousin Diane Pickman (Steve); sister-in-law Victoria Hegarty; sister-in-law Mary Perkins (Joseph); brother-in-law Timothy Hegarty; and sister-in-law Terri Hegarty.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Patricia Scherer; and in-laws Patrick & Lillian Hegarty, as well as Pat & Julie Hegarty, and Michael Hegarty.

Larry's life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Church in Atchison with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be on Monday, July 7th beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Giving NuHope, St. John's Oratory or Amberwell Atchison Hospice in care of the funeral home.

The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the hospice staff and caregivers who provided comfort and care in his final days. Larry's legacy of love, humor, and resilience will live on in all who knew and loved him.