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
Member of the Washington House of Representatives San Juan County, Washington
In office
1934–1950
Personal details
BornAmy Violet Paxson
c. (1892-03-06)March 6, 1892
DiedJune 4, 1964(1964-06-04) (aged 72)
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Orcas Island, Washington

References

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  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.