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Mark Michael Boyce

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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May 3, 2013
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel - Grand Rapids Obituary

Mark Michael Boyce, age 58 of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with a rare blood disease known as HLH. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Boyce. He is survived by his children Whitney (fiancé Joe Ostrowski) Boyce, Brian Boyce; mother, Rita...

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To the Boyce Family, I am saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I was a long-ago classmate of his from Michigan Oak. Please know that you will be in my prayers as navigate the hills and valleys of grief. Blessings today and always.

I extend my sincere sympathy to the Mark Boyce family and Susan. I knew Mark as a fellow official and as a friend; we sat at the same table at the last WMOA banquet. Mark was always a welcome addition to the group that gathered on Friday nights to review our most recent officiating challenges.

Mark thank you for being a part of our family! Loved the laughter and the competition on the race course! Peace and Love from the Ralstons

My deepest regrets to Mark's family. I wish you the best in these difficult times. Mark, thanks for teaching me to water ski and sail, bud. Who's going to catch our next game against Forest Hills?

On behalf of our family I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Boyce family for your loss. We have fun memories growing up next to you on Brentwood Dr.! May Mark rest in peace.

I first met Mark as a referee. My son was catcher. We then served on the yacht club board together. Mark came to my husband's funeral a few years ago. He shared his own strong Christian faith at that time with me. May that strong faith in our Lord bring comfort to you at this time. But, it is still so hard to lose someone we love.

LeAnne Daglow

I knew Mark from his Hope College days. Chris VanSingel, Mark and I lived above the bicycle shop on 8th Street. Mark was full of life and loved the games of football and lacrosse. We would spend hours at the practice field while he got ready for the season(He took his responsibility as quarterback very seriously and practiced hard)
I think of him often(especially when certain Doobie Brothers songs come on the radio)!
To Mark's family - I'm sorry for your loss.

What a shock. I knew Mark from the years we worked at the Learning Center. It's hard to think of Mark without thinking of his infectious smile, which brightened the days of everyone around him. As we saw many people coming through for training, Mark was always personable and professional. Over the years, as we've bumped into each other, I always enjoyed re-connecting. The loss to his family is very deep, but God gives comfort and hope.

It's crazy what can happen during a winter away from the lake and yacht club. Mark will be missed around the yacht club and in the community. My heart goes out to his family and his friends, and I hope that you find comfort in that he is no longer suffering here with us.