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Edward Boyack Obituary

Edward J. Boyack Edward J. Boyack, 70, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy E. Boyack. There will be a funeral mass at 2 p.m. EDT Monday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with burial at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon EDT Monday at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Timberlane Road Chapel (850-893-4177). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2851 Remington Green Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Ed was born in Chicago, Ill.. but spent most of his life in Fort Lauderdale and Tallahassee. He graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School and received his B.S. in Education from Florida State University and his Masters in Administration from Florida Atlantic University. He held several administrative positions with the Broward County School System. Ed taught science and was a junior high and high school football coach. He also was a principal at the middle school, high school and elementary school levels. He retired from the Broward County School System in 1988. He was a devoted FSU sports fan and attended football, men's and women's basketball, and baseball games. He also attended other sport related activities. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather and he will be greatly missed by his family and many wonderful friends. Other survivors include a daughter, Deborah Prior (and husband Brad), four grandchildren, Phillip, Audrey, Donnie and Bradley Prior, a son, Edward Michael Boyack, a sister, Ann Frenzel (and husband Jerry), a brother, Michael (and wife Jane), several nieces, a nephew, cousins, aunts and uncles.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat from May 10 to May 12, 2007.

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Jim Savage

May 4, 2019

Eddie was a friend early on in my life. And also a teammate. Eddie's father was a coach in the youth football program , and he was very successful. Eddie went on the coach football. He was the Junior High football coach at Everglade Jr. High where I interned. And he was a great football coach. I will always remember his quick smile to everyone. Those that knew him, loved him. We miss you, Eddie...

Shelley Beck

July 6, 2007

Nancy and family, I just heard of Ed's passing at a recent ACS workshop and felt a deep loss myself. You and Ed kept me under your wings when I first came to Florida as your assistant. We had wonderful times together. I will remember last June when you and Ed surprised me and stopped by the office to say Hi. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. All my love, Shelley

Millie Kissinger

May 15, 2007

Nancy,
What a special and wonderful funeral yesterday. My prayers are for you and your children and grandchildren. I'm sure Ed approved of everything. He is in a beautiful place now. May God be with all of you until you meet him again.

Carol Lynn

May 14, 2007

Dear Nancy, Debby, Eddy and the entire Boyack family,
We were all sorry to hear about Ed's untimely death. Our family reunions will never be the same, especially our "hot and heavy" Canasta games. Ed always made them very "colorful". We will all miss him. He was always Grandma and Grandpa's "Sonny" boy and they never let us forget it. We loved him and looked up to him always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Our love to all of you. Carol & all the Lynn's.

Betty Lovendahl Felty

May 14, 2007

Dear Boyack Family. I graduated from High School with Ed. He was also a scout with my fathers troop, #107. During the years that Ed's mother still lived here in Ft. Lauderdale, he would come down to visit her, and always come by the school board to say Hi. He was also the prncipal of the middle school my three children attended. I am the lady that sent him the letter about 2 years ago. I had lost track of him when I retired. My thoughts are with you all.

Mary-Iris (Perkins) Taylor

May 13, 2007

Dear Mrs. Boyack, Debbie & Ed,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mr. Boyack while attending Nova with Debbie. He was a warm, wonderful man with a great big smile. May your treasured memories comfort you and your faith heal you.

Ruel Galbreath

May 13, 2007

Ed was a wonderful boss and friend to us during our years at Nova High.Our love and thoughts are with you Nancy,Debbie and Eddie.
Patricia and Ruel Galbreath

Mary J. Marchant

May 12, 2007

Nancy and family,
I'm going on an extemded tour of the Western Parks and will leave Monday. I'm so sorry to read about and to hear about your husband's sudden death at the Woman's Club. I would like to extend my sympathies to you. I would have attended the funeral to support you had I been in town.

Ralph & Pat Stroud

May 12, 2007

Nancy, Debby & Eddy: Our deepest sympathy go out to all of you. Just remember all of the wonderful memories you shared with each other. Sorry, We cannot be there. Love, Ralph & Pat Stroud

May 12, 2007

Nancy and family,
You are all close in our thoughts at this time and we send our love to you. We remember many happy times that we shared with Ed at holidays and times we were able to be together. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers - we may not be able to be there in person but know that we are there in spirit.
Love, Don, Vince, Timi, Jake and Beth

Don ,Lisa , Nick and Brenna Lynn

May 12, 2007

Dear Nancy, Debbie, Eddie, Annmarie, Mike and Families, So very sad to hear the news of Ed's passing. He was a man who loved and was always involved in his family's lives, and will be missed dearly. F S U lost one of it's biggest fans. All of you are in our prayers.

Peter & Berna Cavari

May 11, 2007

Nancy,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family. Our days at Nova, on and off the football field, will always be a fond memory. It was a great pleasure to work with him throughout the "Glory Days" of Nova Football!

Lily and Michael Navon

May 11, 2007

Dear Nancy,
We were so sorry to hear about Ed's untimely and sudden death. I just saw him sitting on your little bench last week...
We are away for a week and not able to come to the funeral.
We wish you and the family strength to go through this.
Hope to see you when we'll be back home,

Lily and Michael Navon

cathie stickna

May 11, 2007

my sympathy goes out to the boyack family. i remember a mr. boyack when i attended nova high school. i can not remember his first name. he was a very nice teacher. if this is the same person may his soul rest in peace.

Larry and Roberta Insel

May 11, 2007

Nancy,

Ed was a wonderful and dedicated employee of the Broward County School System. I followed him as principal of Nova High School. Our condolences go out to you and your family

Mary J. Marchant

May 10, 2007

Dear Nancy and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your great loss and know it must have been a terrible shock to you. You have a lot of friends in the Woman's Club who are praying for you and yours. My sympathies and prayers are with you.

Beth (Dayton) & Walt Holbrook

May 10, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Boyack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

Ann Jackson

May 10, 2007

Nancy, My prayers are with you at this time. I know he will be missed. May God bless you and your family.

Kathy & Dave Disparte

May 10, 2007

Nancy, Debby, & Eddy,

We will never forget our cousin, Ed. He was the best. Growing up he was my idol, but living out of town we didn't get to see him very often. When we did, it was always very special. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jim and Betty Savage

May 10, 2007

Nancy, Betty and I had the opportunity to see Ed a couple of years ago when we visited Tallahassee. He was the same friendly, smiling guy I remembered from high school. Ed was a treasured mentor to me when I began teaching and coaching. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

Cindy Scott

May 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Debby and Eddy at this time. Mom and I were talking today of all the great times we had when I was growing up in Sunrise at your house.

Janis Ososkie

May 10, 2007

Nancy,

May you find peace and strength to get through this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.

All our love,
Dave and Janis Ososkie

rhona and arnie altman

May 10, 2007

you and your family are in our thoughts at this time...please accept our deepest sympathy....rhona and arnie altman

Trudy Vernot

May 10, 2007

Nancy...our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow and loss..Ed is smiling down on you and wishing happy thoughts for you as well. God bless....

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