Beloved Steamboat Springs Lunch Lady Loraine Boyle Dies at 94

Loraine Boyle, a longtime cafeteria worker at Soda Creek Elementary, is remembered for her kindness and dedication.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Bertha Gesina Loraine Franz Boyle, known as Loraine, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 94. Loraine spent 33 years working as a beloved lunch lady at Soda Creek Elementary School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, until her retirement in 2011. She is survived by her son, grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Loraine's long career as a lunch lady at the local elementary school made her a beloved figure in the Steamboat Springs community. Her dedication and kindness touched the lives of countless students and families over the decades.

The details

Loraine worked as a cafeteria worker at Soda Creek Elementary School for 33 years, a role she truly enjoyed until her retirement in 2011. She is survived by her son, four grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

  • Loraine Boyle was born on December 2, 1931.
  • Loraine passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 94.
  • Loraine retired from Soda Creek Elementary on April 5, 2011, after 33 years of service.

The players

Loraine Boyle

Also known as Bertha Gesina Loraine Franz Boyle, she was a beloved lunch lady who worked at Soda Creek Elementary School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for 33 years until her retirement in 2011.

Charles Michael 'Mike' Boyle

Loraine's only son.

Rebecca, Julie, Ryan, and Conrad

Loraine's grandchildren.

Zachary Moreno, Kadance Moreno, Emmarose Moreno, Antonio Moreno Jr., Francisco Moreno, Izovella Moreno, Maddielynn Moreno, Preston Boyle, Temperance Trelawney, Evelynn Boyle, Everett Boyle, and Braylee Moreno

Loraine's 11 great-grandchildren.

Soda Creek Elementary School

The school where Loraine worked as a beloved lunch lady for 33 years.

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The takeaway

Loraine Boyle's long career as a lunch lady at Soda Creek Elementary School made her a beloved figure in the Steamboat Springs community. Her kindness and dedication touched the lives of countless students and families over the decades, and her passing is mourned by her large family and the community she served.