Marlyss Julia Ellen Boham (Walton) was born to Marion and Christina Walton on December 22, 1934 in Jenkins, Minnesota. She graduated High School in 1953 and went on to marry the love of her life of almost 60 years Arthur Nelson Boham on February 12, 1955 in Mason City, Iowa.

They made their home in Bloomington, Minnesota for a few years before moving to a small hobby farm in Scandia, Minnesota. There they raised two daughters, Paula Jean (Lenz) August 23, 1964 and Rhonda Lee (Kobernick) January 17, 1967.

Marlyss was truly one of a kind. There will never be another as kind and giving as she was. She put others before herself and loved unconditionally. She never judged and loved with her whole heart. All that knew her were better for knowing her. We as a family were truly blessed to be a part of her life.

You could always find Marlyss in her garden or tending to her sheep and chickens. When not outside she was loving on her Ozzie Bear and Pretty Kitty. Family was everything to her and she was immensely proud of them and leaves behind nothing but precious memories. She will be greatly missed by all.

Marlyss passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by the ones she loved on May 24, 2019.

Marlyss is survived by her daughters, Paula Lenz (Quint), Rhonda Kobernick (Jason); grandchildren, Lucas Hoffman (Jessie) Cerrita Houston (Joe), Kyle Hoffman; great-grandchildren, Mason, Cooper, Zane, Liam, Julia and Little Will; Brothers, Fred, Bill and Leo; Sisters, Marlene, Mary Etta, Margy, Elsie and Kay. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Christina Walton; husband Arthur; brothers, Roy and Bob and a sister, Marian.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 1 – 4 PM at Marlyss's home.

In lieu of cards of flowers please just bring your love and support in celebrating her life.