Stephen Thomas Boyke

Stephen Thomas Boyke, 72, passed away on August 18th, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. Born on October 30th, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Stephen led a life enriched by intellectual curiosity, artistic passion, and a deep appreciation of the wonders of the universe. Stephen pursued is early academic interests at the University of Illinois, where he earned a degree in music education. His love for music- particularly classical guitar and symphonic works- remained a life long source of joy and inspiration. Later, he expanded his academic pursuits by attending the University of Oregon School of Law, reflecting his enduring growth for knowledge.

Stephen's interests were as expansive as they were profound. He was an avid stargazer with a keen interest in astronomy, often finding solace and wonder in the night sky. His imagination was further fueled by the visionary worlds of Gene Roddenberry and J.R.R. Tolkien- creators whose stories resonated deeply with his sense of exploration and narrative beauty.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Anne Harris; his children, Brian Bentz (Joanna), Heather Davis-Boyke (Spencer), and Weston Boyke; his stepchildren, Christopher Harris, Arielle Jacintho (Troy), and Davey Griffiths; his grandchildren, Madison Bentz and Brian Bentz Jr.; his step-grandchildren, Nikko Bolivar, Arianna Bolivar, Athena Jacintho and Tiberius Jacintho; his sister Meredith Johnson (Greg); and his first wife, Cathe Davis (Heather and Weston's mother). He was preceded in death by his father Dennis Boyke, mother Edith Luke (Boyke), and brother Mark Boyke.

His legacy is cherished by his extensive family and all who knew him.