Obituary WASHINGTON - Robert Lloyd "Bob" Boatright, 76, of Washington, IL died at 5:00 am Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Washington Christian Village in Washington. Born on September 20, 1930 in Marion, IL to Lloyd and Gladys Welborn Boatright, he married Dorothy J. Fowler on August 7, 1950 in Marion, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Jenny (Dale) Spooner of Washington, Cinda (Mike) Wilson of Armington, and Lisa (Chris) Dearing of East Peoria, 1 son, Bob Boatright and his fiancee Donna Arbogast of East Peoria,; 15 grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Nancy J. Boatright, his parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters. Bob owned and operated his own Standard Oil Co. service station on Main Street in Peoria for several years. He later worked at Illinois Central College in East Peoria as a Lab Technician in the Industrial Technology Department. He worked as a machinist at WABCO and Caterpillar Tractor Co., retiring from Caterpillar in 1991. Bob also worked as a realtor with Joos Realty in Washington for many years. He was a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge # 98 in Washington for over 48 years. He was an avid bowler, golfer, woodworker, and gardener. His greatest joy in life was his family. Bob was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington, where he enjoyed participating in the Men's Bible Study and Breakfast. Services will be at 11 am Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor John N. Bates will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, September 17, 2007 in the Family Life Center at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Additional Visitation will be from10-11 am Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Deiters Funeral Home in Washington is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or to St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Visitation SEP 17. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S. Main Street Washington, IL, US Visitation SEP 18. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S. Main Street Washington, IL, US Service SEP 18. 11:00 AM St. Mark's Lutheran Church 200 S. Main Street Washington, IL, US