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Home sweet vehicle. For nearly five years, a 35-foot Southwind motor camper has been house and home to . James "Red" Boyle and his wife, Reta. They retired from their coal-mining jobs, gave their belongings to their children, and packed the motor home to visit Reta's cousin in Florida.
And they have no desire to settle in a house again. "I don't ever want another one," Reta Boyle said. James Boyle echoed, "We have our home right here everything we possibly need. This is our home and we love it." Primarily traveling in the South, they have logged more than 35,000 miles through seven states, all in warm climes. "When he retired, I said T don't ever want to see snow again,';" Reta said.
"I was serious." ' Except for 1995, when they stayed in Belleville .awaiting the birth of two grandchil-dren,they have spent their summers in the Campground Host program, in which volunteers perform chores at state and federal parks ranging from taking registrations to park cleanup. :l In return, the "hosts" are given rent-free campsites and utilities. They have volunteered at Alley Springs, a park near Eminence, Mo., and at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, near Osage Beach. On days off, the Boyles unhitch the 1995 Saturn they pull with them and drive to nearby sites. ' In cold weather, the Boyles head to Texas, where they have spent entire winters enduring temperatures of 60 to 85 degrees - at recreational vehicle parks in Rockport, Texas, and at Seawind Resort near Kingsville.
"We're called 'Winter Texans,' " James said. The parks provide activities for campers including crafts, dances, dinners and horse shoe tournaments. And they get reacquainted with fellow campers from the previous year. "Everybody gets hugs and kisses," Reta said. "It's like seeing your family," James added.
The Boyles have visited the Alamo, walked the beaches of Padre Island and shopped in Mexico. In spring, they have driven to Florida, with stops in Lafayette, La. James likes the crayfish and to tour the Tabasco sauce factory. "We're not scheduled to see anything at any particular time," said James, who does most of the driving. "We'll pull off the road to see whatever looks interesting off the beaten path." They drive about 300 miles a day, which allows time to find a campground and park the vehicle.
When settled for the night, the 1995 motor home provides all the comforts. The kitchen is equipped with a gas range and oven, running water, a refrigerator, microwave and a coffee pot. The rolling bungalow has a bathroom with a shower and tub, two air conditioners and furnaces, and a television forward and aft. Different Costs The Boyles have not calculated whether their lifestyle is cheaper than home ownership. They have no real estate taxes, and Reta is quick to remind that they never cut grass, rake leaves or shovel snow.
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28420120/st_louis_postdispatch/?xid=637
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- [S353] Obituary of James Boyle - Eaton Funeral Home - Feb 2019, James "Red" Boyle.
James “Red” Boyle, age 88, of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.
James “Red” Boyle was born on January 22, 1931 in St Louis, MO, the son of George and Henrietta Boyle. At age 19, he honorably served his Country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his discharge, Red moved to Sullivan and worked for Fidelity Telephone for some time. He was united in marriage to Edna Lee Witt in 1954. Sadly, she preceded him in death in 1984. Red also worked for Paramount Cap in Bourbon, Meramec Mines for ten years, and Monterey Coal Company in Albers, Illinois, from which he retired. Red was remarried to Reta Palmer Cowgill on May 15, 1992 at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They lived full-time in their R.V. and were campground hosts in Missouri & Florida. They enjoyed being in the sun and having fun. Red will be lovingly missed and remembered by his family and friends.
Red is survived by four children, Sandra Hinten and husband, Ronald, of New Haven, MO, Mary Hidritch and husband, Duane, of Rosebud, MO, Lisa Boyle-Weiskopf and husband, Corey, of Sullivan, MO, and George Boyle and wife, Rita, of Sullivan, MO; ten grandchildren, Karen Hinten of Union, MO, Brian Hinten and wife, Christie, of Rutherford, TN, Matt Hinten and wife, Jess, of New Haven, MO, Stefany Stahl and husband, David, of Sullivan, MO, Kathy Janes and husband, Branden, of Lonedell, MO, Lindsay Harris (Bob Mathis) of Hermann, MO, Lexi Hood and husband, Dustin, of Sullivan, MO, Veronica Weiskopf of Sullivan, MO, Dylan Hidritch of New Haven, MO, and Jessica Hidritch of New Haven, MO; ten great grandchildren, Emilee, Trevor, Cayleigh, Mady, Haylee, Lawson, McKinley, Bella, Jace, and Waylon; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Lee (Witt) Boyle; his second wife, Reta Palmer Cowgill Boyle; his parents, George and Henrietta (Kramer) Boyle; four brothers, Albert Boyle, Howard Boyle, Charles Boyle, and Oliver Jaccard; one grandson, Jason Harris; and one great granddaughter, Eliza Mae Hood.
Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Father Paul Telken Celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.
https://www.eatonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=4150006#/obituaryInfo
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Obituary of JOHN J OAKLEY • St Louis Post-Dispatch • St Louis, Missouri • Sun, May 27, 2012 • Page A033 |
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