In Remembrance is an occasional column featuring short obituaries of CAS members who have recently passed away. These obituaries and sometimes longer versions are posted on the CAS website; search for “Obituaries.”
Music, Mathematics and Family
John Paul Booher (ACAS 1992)
1946-2021
John Paul Booher died on Jan. 12, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. He was born in Milan, Indiana, and lived most of his early life in Tennessee. He graduated from York Institute in Jamestown, Tennessee. Booher was a brilliant and self-taught musician on the guitar and piano but was just as brilliant in the field of mathematics. After receiving a full academic scholarship to college, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from Middle Tennessee State University. He pursued a career as an actuary in 1972 and founded Actuarial Insurance Consultants, Ltd. in 1990. He made his home in Snellville, Georgia, for 37 years. He was committed to his fundamental Christian beliefs, remained active in his church and, in keeping with his love of music, enjoyed singing in the choir. His other passion was golfing with his church friends and especially playing with his grandson Trey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wellington and Mary Booher. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat Sullivan Booher; children, John Paul Booher II and Tanda Booher Lane, and their spouses; and four grandchildren. He also leaves behind his beloved sisters and brothers and several cherished nieces and nephews.
Tall, Devoted and Driven
Gregory Scott Grace (FCAS 1985)
1956-2022
Greg Grace of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2022. Born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, he was married to Emily DeWitt Grace for the past 32 years. The son of the late George Albert Grace and Ruth Hedrick Grace, he earned a degree in actuarial science from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania, in 1978. Grace’s professional career spanned many years working as an actuary for several Fortune 500 insurance companies, including Cigna, Reliance, American Reliance and ARI. After finding his niche and his expertise, he founded Grace Actuarial Consultants and was the CEO until he retired. An avid and focused runner, he was a member of the Bucks County Road Runners for many years and served four years as club president. Grace ran over 30 marathons, many of them after his Parkinson’s diagnosis. He loved rock music and listened to WMMR radio daily. Grace was also a Star Trek and Marvel Comic aficionado. A true Philadelphia sports supporter of the Eagles and Phillies, he and his wife attended Phillies spring training in Florida for several years. At 6’7” tall, he was easily recognized wherever he went. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Christine Marie Grace and her fiancé Daniel Gallant; son Andrew Scott Grace; sister Linda Van Pelt; a granddaughter; two nieces; and a great nephew.
