Tucson civic leader Fred Boice dies at 96

Boice also served on boards and committees, including Arizona State Parks, Junior Achievement of Tucson and the Tucson Metro Chamber. In 2017, Greater Tucson Leadership honored him with its Founders Award for his civic contributions.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Ann Kelley Boice, his sister, Peggy Rubell; his five children, Henry Boice, Mariann Bailey, Jenny Boice, Fred Boice Jr. and Margaret Trouard; as well as 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He requested no memorial service, and contributions in his memory can be made to the University of Arizona Foundation.