William Crawford Boner, Jr.
October 12, 1927 ~ April 24, 2011
William Crawford Boner, Jr.
"Bill"
(Age 83)
A retired CIA Officer and State Department Contract Security Officer, of McLean, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011 peacefully at his residence with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Anne, father of Stephen (Kathy) of Eldersburg, MD and Brent (Elizabeth) of Fairfax, VA; grandfather of Michael of Eldersburg, MD; and brother of Ann Angus of Dracut, MA. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, stepchildren, and step-grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Mary (Roche), his first wife Marilyn; son William; sister Mary Kelly, and brother Robert. Bill was born October 12, 1927 in Lowell, MA. He graduated from Keith Academy, entered the Army Air Corp as a Reserve Officer, and later enlisted in the Marine Corp during WWII. He graduated from Tufts University in 1950 and joined the CIA where he posted to Japan for the first of his many overseas assignments. Bill was also a licensed pilot and always had a keen interest in the aviation field. He was an avid golfer, who played overseas as well as stateside. He won many golfing awards and trophies over the years. Bill's early intelligence career, involved clandestine operations in Japan, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Bolivia, and Nicaragua where he played a major role in the capture of Che Guevara. As a CIA Station Chief in Nicaragua, he was instrumental in the evacuation of US Personnel and their families back to the United States during the disastrous earthquake of 1972. After retiring from the CIA, he worked as an independent contractor for the State Department, where he was involved in resetting the Shah or Iran and his family after they fled their country. In addition, he was a security advisor to Prince Banda of Saudi Arabia.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care, 12019 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20191.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
"Bill"
(Age 83)
A retired CIA Officer and State Department Contract Security Officer, of McLean, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011 peacefully at his residence with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Anne, father of Stephen (Kathy) of Eldersburg, MD and Brent (Elizabeth) of Fairfax, VA; grandfather of Michael of Eldersburg, MD; and brother of Ann Angus of Dracut, MA. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, stepchildren, and step-grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Mary (Roche), his first wife Marilyn; son William; sister Mary Kelly, and brother Robert. Bill was born October 12, 1927 in Lowell, MA. He graduated from Keith Academy, entered the Army Air Corp as a Reserve Officer, and later enlisted in the Marine Corp during WWII. He graduated from Tufts University in 1950 and joined the CIA where he posted to Japan for the first of his many overseas assignments. Bill was also a licensed pilot and always had a keen interest in the aviation field. He was an avid golfer, who played overseas as well as stateside. He won many golfing awards and trophies over the years. Bill's early intelligence career, involved clandestine operations in Japan, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Bolivia, and Nicaragua where he played a major role in the capture of Che Guevara. As a CIA Station Chief in Nicaragua, he was instrumental in the evacuation of US Personnel and their families back to the United States during the disastrous earthquake of 1972. After retiring from the CIA, he worked as an independent contractor for the State Department, where he was involved in resetting the Shah or Iran and his family after they fled their country. In addition, he was a security advisor to Prince Banda of Saudi Arabia.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care, 12019 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20191.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Family, I had the great opportunity to play golf with Bill at Goose Creek Golf Course in Leesburg, Virginia from 1991 through 2004. He was fun to play with—he entertained me with stories from his many years serving overseas—and he always was a true gentleman!!I am proud to claim him as a golfing friend, and I will miss him!!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family. God bless.
Sending deepest sympathies…May you rest in peace Uncle Bill!
Uncle Bill will be remembered by me for his wit and his larger than life personality. His passing is a great loss for his family, and he will be deeply missed. Love to Anne, Stephen and Brent.
Steve & Brent, I’m sorry about your dads’ passing. I liked him. My mom Emailed me the news. As much as I’d like to pay my respects at the funeral, I regret I won’t be able to make it, but I’ll be thinking of ya’ll.
Dear Steve and Brent, There are too many memories to share. We became very close friends in India and continued our friendship over the course of 50 years. Your Dad and I had a lovely conversation Christmas while he was staying with you, Steve. I will treasure that. Your Dad was one of a kind. There are no more like him. He will be missed every day. Sorry I could not be at the funeral, but will visit his grave at a later date. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Donna
One of the most interesting and friendly men I ever met. Bill will always be missed.
Dear Boner family, Just came across Bill’s obit and we are sorry to hear of his passing. I had the priveledge of working with Bill at an overseas post a number of years ago. He truly was one of the finest people I ever worked with and he will be missed. Rest in peace, Bill and Marilyn.