Obituary of Senia Inglin

Senia Bloomstrand Inglin (neé Senia Edith Augusta Anna Bloomstrand) passed away in Boise at age 95 on July 1, 2022.

     Senia is survived by her five children: Sonja (William Strausz), Steve, Ingrid (Robert Warden), Raymond Jr. (Cindy), Damian (Kathryn); and seven grandchildren: Samuel Strausz (Natasha), Cassandra Inglin, Robert Warden, Anna Warden, Grace Inglin, Liliana Inglin, and Luca Inglin. Senia was predeceased by her husband,Raymond Damian Inglin (2016) and her two sisters: Anna (2009) and Greta (2017).

     Born to Swedish immigrant parents, Samuel and Anna Bloomstrand, in Barber, and raised in the Lutheran faith, Senia graduated from Boise High School, attended Boise Junior College (now Boise State University), and graduated from Idaho State University. After teaching high school in Echo, Oregon, Senia married Raymond Damian Inglin on August 30, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boise. Senia and Ray lived in Salinas then Los Angeles before settling in Whittier, California where they raised their five children. They ultimately returned to Boise.

     Affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Mormor” (mother’s mother) or “Farmor” (father’s mother) from the Swedish, Senia is remembered by her children for her love for her husband Raymond, “Big Ray”, and devotion to the happiness, health, and success of her children. Senia was also known for her quick wit, love of Swedish culture and traditions, and enjoyment of conversation over coffee and sweets.

     A funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Monday, July 18th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boise. Senia will be laid to rest at Morris Hill Cemetery with her husband, Raymond, and near her sister, Greta, and her parents, Samuel and Anna Bloomstrand.

    Senia’s family would like to provide a heartfelt thanks for the wonderful care that Carin Ayers provided to Senia for many years and the care that she received over the last year from the staff at Morningstar.

     In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Ignatius Catholic School in Meridian toward the Raymond and Senia Inglin Scholarship Fund.

     Senia leaves a legacy of love and family, and is dearly missed by all.

     Remembrances may be left for Senia’s family on her webpage at www.AccentFuneral.com.