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Richard Boyce Obituary
Richard John Boyce, of Seattle, WA died Monday, April 20, 2020 of natural causes.
He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Mary), Paul, Kathryn, Patrick (Mary), Monica (Eli), Mathew, Michael (Kim), and Jennifer, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 8 nieces and nephews, a father figure to many in a large beloved extended family. He was predeceased by his sister Eileen (Ed Stich), brother William (Sharon), wife Cathie, and his former wife Patty.
Born in Seattle, WA on November 29, 1928 to James and Marian (Funk) Boyce. He attended St. Benedict's Grade School, O'Dea High School (1954), and Seattle University. He was an Engineer for AT&T. After retirement, a man of strong faith, he returned to school to study theology. He was ordained in 1984, and consecrated Bishop in the Reformed Episcopal Church. He planted and served at St. Paul's Anglican Church, was a founding member of the Anglican Church of North America, Bishop of the Diocese of the West (REC), he retired as the Vicar General of the Diocese of Cascadia.
Services will be held at a later date. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the loving care he received from David and Dora at Marianna's Adult Family Home. He was a good man.
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Elizabeth Cytra
April 28, 2020
Our paths only crossed briefly in 2016 but we have never forgotten Richard, his warm personality and beautiful will always stay in our memory. One of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers to all family members at this sad time. Elizabeth and Viktor Cytra. Canada.
Summer & Tom Takahashi
April 25, 2020
Patrick, Mary & Boyce family,
Offering our condolences. This is a difficult time and pray that time eases your grief. I remember him as a very loving man and knowing Patrick and the rest of the family, I know that is why they are all so loving.
Tom & Summer Takahashi
Aaron Firchau
April 23, 2020
Was always a pleasure when I was invited to spend time with you guys and your dad. The golf with Richard and his brother at Pat's is a special memory as well as their company and conversations post game enjoying some very select cigars with the special band of the BISHOP on them. Will always remember him with a twinkle in his eyes and a grin on his face. Hope he remembered to bring his shades cause I hear it's awful bright up there! Love you guys Aaron;)
Brianna (Stich) Gonzalez
April 22, 2020
The last time I saw him at Eileen's funeral it was like no time had passed he was always welcoming & kind & funny. We caught up & enjoyed rehashing memories that made him get that deep chuckle as he spoke. He will be miss by many. My prayers to him & all who miss him.
Brianna (Stich) Gonzalez
April 22, 2020
Tge last time I saw him at Eileen's funeral it was like no time had passed he was always welcoming & kind & funny. We caught up & enjoyed rehashing memories that made him get that deep chuckle as he spoke. He will be miss by many. My prayers to him & all who miss him.
Dana Morger
April 21, 2020
Loved your Dad truly an amazing man!!Love you all!!
Mary Coggan
April 21, 2020
He was a wonderful man with a huge heart and spiritual soul. He made me feel welcome in the Boyce family and I will never forget his kindness and loving nature.
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