Violet P. Boede was a state legislator from Orcas Island, Washington.[1] A Democrat, she represented the 40th district (San Juan County) in the Washington House of Representatives for six terms from 1934 to 1950.[2][3][4] She died in 1964, at which time she was living in Eastsound.[5] A tribute was given for her in 1965.[6]
Violet P. Boede | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives San Juan County, Washington | |
| In office 1934–1950 | |
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| Born | Amy Violet Paxson c. March 6, 1892 Friday Harbor, Washington |
| Died | June 4, 1964 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Orcas Island, Washington |
References
edit- ^ "House Class Photos 1937". leg.wa.gov.
- ^ Political Pioneers, The Women Lawmakers. "Violet Boede". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Mrs. Boede Winner on Final Count". The Bellingham Herald. Bellingham, Washington. November 15, 1942. p. 13 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ State, Washington (State) Office of the Secretary of (December 11, 1952). "Washington Women in State Government" – via Google Books.
- ^ "Whatcom County Funeral Notices Boa-Boo". WA GenWeb. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Journal of the House of Representatives of the Territory of Washington". 1965.
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