Violet P. Boede
Member of the Washington House of Representatives San Juan County, Washington
In office
1934–1950
Personal details
Born
Amy Violet Paxson

c. (1892-03-06)March 6, 1892
Friday Harbor, Washington
DiedJune 4, 1964(1964-06-04) (aged 72)
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Orcas Island, Washington

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]

References

  1. ^ "House Class Photos 1937". leg.wa.gov.
  2. ^ Political Pioneers, The Women Lawmakers. "Violet Boede". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mrs. Boede Winner on Final Count". The Bellingham Herald. Bellingham, Washington. November 15, 1942. p. 13 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ State, Washington (State) Office of the Secretary of (December 11, 1952). "Washington Women in State Government" – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Whatcom County Funeral Notices Boa-Boo". WA GenWeb. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Journal of the House of Representatives of the Territory of Washington". 1965.
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