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William "Bill" J. Boyce
Date of Death: October, 27 2020


          William “Bill” J. Boyce, 73, Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2020 at Christian Park Healthcare Center. He was born on November 5, 1946 in Escanaba, son of the late Francis and Mildred "Millie" (Rodgers) Boyce.
 
          Bill was a member of many different service organizations around the Escanaba area. He took great pride in helping many other families during his career working with his father and then on his own in his family's business, Boyce Funeral Home. Bill always loved being in the outdoors, especially at his camp with family and friends. He will be remembered as a very loving father, grandfather and friend.
 
          Bill is survived by his four children: Maureen Boyce, Marlo Schwalbach, William (Natalie) Boyce and Brandon (Jenalee Dittrich) Boyce, two sisters: Judy (Bob) Johnson and Mary Sue (Jim) Trottier, ten grandchildren: Gavin, Madison, Alex, Jayce, Halleigh, Isaiah, Liam, Henrick, Brayden and Braylee, friend: Sherry Jacobs, son-in-law: Ken Schwalbach, as well as nieces and nephews.
 
          He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister: Mary Lynn.
 
          Friends may call from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral to celebrate Bill's life will follow visitation at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Fr. Rick Courier officiating.
 
          His family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Christian Park Healthcare Center for their wonderful and loving care given to Bill over the past few months.
 
          Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.     

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  • "My deepest sympathy to the Boyce families. I was blessed to have known Bill as a dear friend. He was the most kind, caring, thoughtful, compassionate man I have ever known. He gave so much to so many people . Rest well dear friend. You will be missed but held dear in many hearts Beth Cavadeas"
    -Beth Cavadeas

  • "Bill was a good friend with the family all of his life. we all lived kitty corner from Boyce,s funeral home. Bill was there when both my father (George) and mother (Frances) pasted away. He sat there for along time and just talked. So to all the family members of Bill you have our condolences. R.I.P. Bill"
    -Don Bougie

  • "My sincere condolences to Bill's entire family. Being classmates, we would've just had our 55th Reunion this past Aug. 28th, but had to cancel because of the Virus! At 73 years old I can still playing with Bill's huge train set upstairs of the Funeral Home. R.I.P. Bill!!!🙏🙏🙏"
    -Gary Lehman

  • "Words can't express how sad and sorry we feel for your loss. You Father was a great man, always treated people with love and kindness. Enjoyed being your neighbors for so many years. Prayers for all of you."
    -Terry & Kathy Levesque / Stephanie & Frank Stid

  • "My condolences to you all. I am praying for your strength during this difficult time. Bill was a good man and my sister and I have many memories babysitting above the funeral home. "
    -Lynn Mercier Arguello

  • "To the entire Boyce family. I have such deep sadness in my heart. Bill and I reconnected the last three years. He was a gifted man with compassion, kindness and truly a great soul. Bill was with my family step of the way with his calm gentle voice and and gift making the passing of family members easier to deal with. He is at peace now. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be remembered....... Sincerely, Susie Coplan "
    -Susan R. Coplan

  • "My condolences to the Boyce family.Your Father was a wonderful person.He will always be remembered, Fly high"
    -Linda Stein Arbour

  • "Our deepest condolences to Bill's family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. "
    -Jerry and Tammy Hanson

  • "The Boyce family - please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I was a classmate of Bill's.He was a comfort to me when my father passed and I'll always remember him as a good friend. He will be missed by many."
    -Linda Western

  • "My sympathy to the Boyce family. Bill will be missed, but he left us with a lot of good memories. As a childhood friend and neighbor I thank him for those memories, and as parents Donna and I thank him for what he did for our son Doug . Miss you Bill! Jim "Jimmy " Bougie "
    -James Bougie

  • "Sorry to hear of Bill’s death. He was a fine fellow associate funeral director. Tom"
    -Tom Zerbel

  • "I just received a notification informing me that Bill had passed. My deepest sympathies go out to the Boyce family. I could tell you many stories about your father while at Northern, but I'm not quite sure if the statute of limitations has run out yet on some of those activities...And what I could tell you, you already know. He was a Good Man! I met bill at NMU, when I joined Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He became my Big Brother and helped shepard me through the whole University experience. Which actually made Animal House look like a Sunday picnic by comparison. I am saddened by his passing, but feel very fortunate to have shared laughter, and more importantly time with him! "
    -Lyle W. Smith


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