SPOKANE, WA-<! > Samuel Boren, a beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, friend, servant and leader, passed away peacefully April 8, 2001, in Spokane, WA.
He was born on February 26, 1916, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Mariano and Angela Boren, the youngest of three sons. His parents were the source of strength and direction which would influence him for the rest of his life. As a young man, Samuel was an exceptional athlete and played professional soccer before joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as one of the first missionaries from that continent.
In 1941, he married Clara Angela Lorenzi whom he loved dearly throughout his life. He had a successful accounting practice. In 1952 he and his family moved to the United States. He eventually continued accounting work in Mesa, Arizona, where he raised his family of two sons and two daughters. In 1960 he was asked to be the treasurer of the Church Building Committee in South America. On his return to Arizona, he served as a regional representative for the church.
In 1969 he was called to be the president of the Southeast Mexican Mission. Later he was called to preside over the Italy Milan Mission, then was asked to return to Italy and preside over the Italy Catania Mission, calls he deeply enjoyed. His missionary service was followed shortly after his return by a call as the president of the Lima Peru temple. Through these experiences he became a positive and encouraging influence to many. Until her passing in 1999, he was constantly sustained, loved and supported in these endeavors by his beloved Clara.
Samuel remained faithful to his convictions and to his family and friends to the end. He is loved dearly by all who knew this gentle, loving and kind man. He is survived by his children Hugo (Camille) Boren, Provo, Utah; Sylvia (Scott) Wallin, Spokane, Washington; Lilian (Joseph) DeLong, South Africa; Nelson (Jeanne) Boren, Sandpoint, Idaho; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2001, at the Sandpoint Idaho Stake Center, 602 Schweitzer Cut-off Road, Sandpoint, Idaho. Interment will be that afternoon in Spokane, WA.