James Francis Boden

James Francis Boden, 92, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Born on October 31, 1933, in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur Boden, Sr. and Jane Brady Boden. He was the beloved husband of 48 years to the late Rosalie May Boden, who passed away in 2011.

James was a proud veteran of the United States Army and United States Air Force. He was a Korean War veteran who received the Bronze Star, taught soldiers to drive tanks, and was in honor guard. In the Air Force he served as a Console Operator and Crypto & Telecommunications Operator monitoring the radar screens. He was a steel worker for 35 years for Armco Steel and Republic Steel. He was a member of the Charles Evering VFW Post 6506 in Baltimore. He was a history buff and especially liked to learn about local history. He also enjoyed traveling, reading and watching western movies.

Surviving him are children: Darla Rose Smith and husband Richard, Regina Scales and husband John, Judith Quevedo and husband Michael, Daniel Ashe and wife Patricia, grandchildren: Mandy Quevedo Conklin and husband Adam, Tyler Quevedo and wife Laura, Matthew Scales and wife Rina, Brandon Scales and wife Brianna, and great-grandchildren: Liam, Ryleigh, Ridley, Logan, Athena, Madelyn, Bailey and Michael III.

James was predeceased by his daughter Noralynn Ashe; grandsons: Michael Quevedo, Jr., Justin Hastings, and Eric Hastings; sister Evelyn Green, and brother Arthur Boden, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warriors Foundation

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, MD.