John M. Boice

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John Boice Obituary

John M. Boice of Wheaton Visitation for John M. Boice, 67, will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 N. Gross Point Road, Skokie. (Friends should meet at the cemetery gate.) A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Evangel Baptist Church, 1900 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Evanston, to Milford C. and Gladys A. Boice, John died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at home, surrounded by family. John graduated from Northwestern University in 1956 and received his master of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and his master of arts degree from Wheaton Graduate School. From 1964 to 1999 he served as a missionary professor with The Evangelical Alliance Mission in Lima, Peru, where his specialty was New Testament and Greek exegesis. He had been a member since 1963 of Evangel Baptist Church in Wheaton, where he was ordained and commissioned as their second missionary. His other interests included history, HO-gauge model railroading and music. John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dawn (nee Keldsen); children, Steve Boice of Chicago, Juanita (Mark) Leipold of Tucson, Ariz., David (Emmy) Boice of Chicago and Cristina (Rodney) Foliente of Chicago; and grandchildren, Sean Leipold and Kayla Foliente. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, it was John's request that memorials be directed to The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM), PO Box 969, Wheaton, IL 60189, to be used for the Evangelical Seminary of Lima in Peru or for the general fund. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For more funeral information, (630)668-0027.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jun. 13, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for John Boice

9 Entries

Giannina Vergaray

October 11, 2021

My parents and I had the privilege to know John (Juan) and Dawn (Aurora) and family. My parents Alejandro and Myrna Vergaray were so grateful to have known John and his teachings in Peru. We all have great memories when John and family lived in Peru. Our condolences to Dawn and family.

Allan & Joyce Hofland

June 15, 2002

Dear Dawn & Family:

Our condolences to you on the homegoing of John. It was our privilege to work with your family to care for your home here in Wheaton while you were in Peru. John's attention to detail was legendary. He was a dear, quiet man and we will miss him.

George & Audrey Omerly

June 15, 2002

Our memories of John are of a good and patiente friend,a hard worket, a real scholar and dedicated to the Lord's service. We were so happy to have known John and Dawn. We look forward to seeing him one day soon in heaven. Love to Dawn from us, George & Audrey Omerly

Gary and Carolyn Powell

June 13, 2002

Dearest Boice Family,

We have so many memories of John. When we lived in Peru we all watched the first man to ever walk on the moon together. John and Gary gave blood together for a person in need. We were at piano recitals together, and I, Carolyn was privileged to teach piano along with Dawn at the seminary. The excellent work that John did there to help evangelize the country of Peru will live on and on. He loved what he did---he lived for what he did. Whenever John and Dawn were visiting in our home, we felt privileged. It was as though angels were amongst us and it was humbling. It will be good to get to heaven and see John there. We're so glad this is not a final farewell. Kids, be proud of your dad. He was truly the best!

Our love and prayers, Gary and Carolyn

Neil Taylor

June 13, 2002

Dear family of John Boice (especially Dave and Cristina),

It was a privilege for me to have met your Dad and to have performed the wedding ceremony with him for Dave and Emmy. I know this has been a long road with your Dad's illness, but God seems to have used it for His glory. The time seemed to have been well spent for closure not only for you, but also for your Dad. In the little bit of time that I got to spend with him, it was obvious of his love for you and his love for His Savior, Jesus Christ. I am sure that he desires nothing more than for you to continue in that great love he cherished and now lives in with complete clarity and understanding. May you find the comfort of God through His Holy Spirit being strong within you in the days ahead.

May God bless all your family.

Love,

Neil and Pegge Taylor

Hope & Jeff Reed

June 13, 2002

Our prayers are for your family at this time. We pray that you feel God's loving arms around you. Thanks so much for being willing to share your husband and father with the rest of us.

Elizabeth Mena

June 13, 2002

God will take care of you in this time. Phil. 4:7

Johannes Botha

June 13, 2002

Our deepest sympathy. For 41 years (when Hans first met John in Wheaton Grad. School) we have been "with you" in prayer. "Only one life; 'twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last." John has a long and lasting legacy.

Hans and Marian Botha

The Hultgren Family and Staff

June 13, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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