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Patricia Boyle
1937 - 2014
Patricia Boyle
1937 - 2014
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BORN
1937
DIED
2014
Patricia Boyle Obituary
She died Monday due to respiratory failure while visiting a relative in Florida, said her son, Jason Pernick. Boyle had been living in Howell.
After just five years, Boyle left a lifetime appointment as a federal judge to become a state Supreme Court justice, a post she held for 15 years until retiring at the end of 1998.
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young Jr. said Boyle brought a "sharp legal mind and profound integrity" to the Supreme Court. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said she was a "pioneer" for women lawyers.
Pernick, an Oakland County assistant prosecutor, told the Detroit Free Press (http://on.freep.com/KZNygf ) that Boyle joined the Supreme Court because she felt she could be of greater public service there.
"Some people would say, 'We don't understand why she gave up that position,'" said Pernick. "The answer for her was easy. She said she did it because she knew she could do more for the people of the state of Michigan on the Supreme Court than she could as a federal district judge."
Pernick said his mother's roughly 5-foot stature was deceiving.
"Anyone who made a mistake that this little package couldn't be a fighter had their hands full. She could be, when she wanted to be, absolutely as tough as nails," he said.
After graduating atop her class at the Wayne State University Law School in the early 1960s, Boyle faced repeated sex discrimination and struggled to find a job, her son said.
"She told me stories of walking through downtown office buildings and interviewing with law firm after law firm. Even though she was brilliant, she could not get a job as a woman," Pernick said. "For her to come as far as she did is a wonderful thing."
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28 Entries
R
December 24, 2014
For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name by ministering and continuing to minister to the holy ones (Hebrews 6:10). Ms. Boyle will never be forgotten for all the work that was done for this Legal community and especially those encouraged and inspired in this persons' care. May God continue to strengthen the family and friends of Patricia Boyle in these “times hard to deal with” (2Tim 3:1), especially without a beloved one such as this talented and loved person gone from our lives but not forgotten.
Terri
March 22, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the Boyle family on the loss of your loved one. May the God who gives us peace be with you at this time.
an old retired clerk
February 15, 2014
I am sure many benefitted from the hard work and singlemindedness of Judge Boyle.
Her commitment to service of others is truly commendable.
May fond memories of this "tough little lady" comfort you in the coming days.
And may God's peace be a refuge for you.
Psalm 46:1
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January 30, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Leonard Sanchez
January 30, 2014
With deepest sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace knowing she had a profound influence on everyone she met in her profession and daily life. Thank you judge for all you have done.
Psalm 91:2
January 24, 2014
I am deeply saddened by your loss. So thankful to Ms. Boyle for her strong integrity for justice and her great role model for women everywhere. Try to find comfort and peace at heart through your love for God, your love for family, and your love for friends. Above all, be vigilant in prayer.
January 21, 2014
so sorry for the loss,may you be blessed by our creator.draw close to God and he will draw close to you........n.c.
January 17, 2014
Patricia will be missed by family and friends. She will be remembered by our Heavenly Father who loves mankind dearly and he wants us to throw our grief on him and he will answer our prayer. Roman 15:4.
January 17, 2014
My prayers are with the family in their time of sorrow.
January 16, 2014
Sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in God's promises.
January 16, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Annie
January 16, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 16, 2014
We are never prepared for death so please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more for this has been promised us.
M Coleman
January 15, 2014
Sincere condolences to the family. May the warm memories you share of happy time comfort you, and may God's promises encourage you in the days ahead.
January 15, 2014
Sorry to hear your loss. May Boyle's family find comfort. Psalm 121: 1-8
January 15, 2014
Condolences to the Boyle Family and words of comfort from Isaiah 61:1-2 regarding your loss - Linda, Jamaica, NY
Adrienne Southgate
January 15, 2014
Judge Boyle was kind enough to swear me in privately to the District Court bar (I think because she was a close friend of my mother, Helen Graves). I grew up listening to Mom sing her praises. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
C. Legree
January 15, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Boyle family. Take comfort in knowing that the fair and just Supreme Lawgiver will give you the strength you need, during this difficult time, to cope with your loss. Ishaiah 33:22
BARBARA-
January 15, 2014
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT FROM PSALM 94:19.
January 15, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
annie
January 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Richmond
January 15, 2014
My condolences to the family and many friends. God promises us that there will come a victory over death. - Titus 1:2
B.R.
January 15, 2014
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort drawing close to the God of all Comfort.
January 14, 2014
May almighty God comfort the Boyle's family .
pa.oh
January 14, 2014
pa.oh
January 14, 2014
My deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in knowing that god will draw close to the ones that draw close to him, especially when we are in times of difficulty. -James 4:8
January 14, 2014
To the family of Patricia Boyle: May you find comfort from the peace of God during this time of distress and in the days ahead-Phillipians 4:6, 7. E.D. Park Forest, IL.
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