Leonie Dorothy Boehmer

Leonie Dorothy (Dorothea) Boehmer (Böhmer), born 1 November 1933 in Hannover, West Germany, passed away 8

June 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Leonia fought a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by her brother Waldema (Waltraud), and sisters Brigitte, Dieter and Renate, and children, Monica (Steve) and Eric (Yvonne). She was also survived by grandchildren and nieces and nephews Rachel, Erica, Erin, Petra, Mathias, Thomas, Johanna, Christoph, Martin, Miriam, Brent, Denise, Nina and Andreas, along with their families.

In 1952 she sailed to the USA, arriving in Albuquerque November of 1952. She was accepted into St Josephs College and majored in Math and minored in Biology. Receiving her Bachelor of Science June 3, 1958. She retired from the Weapons Lab in 1991, after a 31 year Civil Service career.

She played the violin with the Albuquerque Civic Symphony for 5 years, starting in 1956. Her artistic side included, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, painting and photography.

I have immense gratitude for all of those whose presence was seen and felt by Leonie as she was challenged physically during this past year. Including her amazing friend Pat and daughters Angelica and Kathy. Her caregivers, Elaine and Melinda, without whose help, kindness and compassion, I would not have been able to provide the stability, safety, and care she so deserved, and also to Todd, the On-Point Coordinator, who listened on many occasions and managed to make adjustments at the drop of a hat. Sara at Sandia View whose diligence, and passion for quality care allowed us to become fast friends. My sincere thanks for easing the transition and helping Leonie continue to be the most amazing, kind, and courageous woman.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either the New Mexico Philharmonic Symphony or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Leonie’s life celebration will be on 30 June, 5 pm at 11525 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122.