William F. Boyle, Jr.

William F. Boyle Jr., of Denver, Colorado entered into rest on June 15, 2019.

Bill was born in Stratton, Nebraska on October 16, 1925 to William F. Boyle and Hazel M. Harvey.

Proceeded in death by both of his parents and stepmother, Myrtle V. Boyle and his wife, Adelaide R. Boyle.

Bill is survived by his wife Eleanor L. Champion; children, Mary B. Boyle, (Tony Grabczyk), Thomas W. Boyle and step-daughter, Susan Schwab (Larry); grandchildren, Aubrey M. (Connor) Rhoden, Michael (Ericka) Suma, Miranda Boyle; great grandchildren, Dylan and Casey Rhoden and Kingsly Suma; his brother, James P. (Delorus) Boyle, and nephews Jim Boyle and Mike (Amie) Boyle.

Bill moved to Denver in 1942 and graduated from Cathedral High in 1943. Attended Colorado A and M and obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1951.

Enlisted in the U.S. Army Airforce in October 1943 serving in the 9^th Bombardment Group he was stationed on Tinian Island WW 2 and Honorably Discharged in March 1946.

Married to Adelaide Rausch in 1952 until her death on February 5, 2004. And then to Eleanor L. Champion in 2008.

Bill worked at the Denver Federal Center as a Mechanical Engineer for the General Services Administration retiring in 1980.

As a devoted husband and father he taught us the value of faith, family, honesty, integrity and generosity. He was a man of his word and lead by example. Taught us to work hard and watch our finances. To be patient and kind and to think before you speak. His love and devotion to us has helped us to become better people.

William F. Boyle Jr. will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bill’s honor to:

Rocky Mountain Honor Flight

C/O Mary Haddon-President

1201 Williams Street, #18A

Denver, Colorado 80218

or

Parkinson Research Foundation of the Rockies

1325 South Colorado Boulevard

Denver, Colorado 80222

Please share your memories of Bill and condolences with his family by signing the guest book below.

Funeral Service: July 1, 2019 1:00 pm

Notre Dame Catholic Church
2190 S. Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80219

Graveside Service: July 1, 2019 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fort Logan National Cemetery
3698 South Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 761-0117
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp