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Boyd Workman Obituary
Boyd Douglas Workman, 80, formerly of Genoa, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca. Doug was born July 27, 1933 in Clear Creek, WV, the son of the late Lesley Workman and Ethel (Williams) Workman Taylor, and had resided in the "Workman's Creek" area near Beckley, WV, prior to moving to Genoa in 1957. Doug was employed as a bus driver and courier for the former King Ferry School, and later with the Southern Cayuga Central School District for 30 years, prior to retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Cortland DAV, and was a member of the former Faith Chapel Assembly of God in Poplar Ridge. Doug was a US Air Force veteran, having served as a firefighter and crash-rescue person from 1953 to 1957. He afterwards served in the National Guard as a medic, for a total of 19 1/2 years of military service, before his discharge with the rating of Tech Sgt. Doug is survived by his sons, Keith (Eve) of Ithaca, and Kevin (Amy) of Locke; his daughters, Pamela Purdy (Phil) of Venice Center, and Kimberly Wojtanik (Randy) of Newfield; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Carroll of Georgia; his life-time friends, Paul Turo and John "Dennis" Wharton; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Sue Ann (Stover) Workman, on March 26, 2012, by his infant son, Earl Douglas Workman, and by his three brothers, Edsel, Carl, and William Taylor Jr. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, Genoa. Spring burial, with military honors, will be in West Genoa Cemetery, King Ferry. Friends may call at the funeral home, 10117 Route 90, Genoa, on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospicare, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. The family extends their sincerest appreciation to the staff of Claire Bridge Alzheimers and Dementia Facility, and to Hospicare, for the wonderful care that both have provided to Doug.
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Martha (Krebs) Hastings
December 20, 2013
I'm very sorry about Doug, he was my always smiling bus driver. He was always happy, and caring to all us kids. Your family is in my thoughts.
Kimberly (Free) Bull
December 19, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The grief of losing a loved one is great -- please accept our condolences.
Marc Feocco
December 18, 2013
I am sorry to learn of Doug's passing. He was a kind gentleman that touched and positively impacted a lot of lives, including mine. My thoughts and prayers are with the Workman Family.
Julie Sheils
December 18, 2013
Kim and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Doug was a great neighbor, bus driver and guy. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dee
December 18, 2013
My prayers for and condolences to you, Kim, and your family. May God carry you during your time of sorrow.
Dee
December 18, 2013
Paw, I know you are at peace, with no questions. I know you are with Maw, I bet she's cookin" right now for you. I LOVE you< Maw "n Paw always and forever....you taught me so much. xoxoxo. Meggy~
December 17, 2013
Sorry to hear of youre loss, he will be greatly missed. Mr. Derek and Lisa Henderson
Rachel Karn
December 17, 2013
I remember him so well. He knew my uncle, a former army helicopter pilot, and had flown with him. He always had a kind word and a smile.
Joel "Moochie" Meade
December 17, 2013
Great Man!! He would scold me one day on the bus, then the next day put his arm around me and say "Hey Moochie, how's it going". He was almost a father figure to me when I would spend time at the house with Kim. Bless you all!
Paul and Val Turo
December 17, 2013
We feel so blessed to have been able to know Doug and his family. His smile was contagious,he told the best jokes and I loved his Southern drawl. Hearing his stories of long ago, was priceless. Thank you for sharing Doug with all of us at Clare Bridge. Paul enjoyed reminiscing with Doug, (basement stories) Rest in peace dear sweet Doug. Our prayers and thoughts are with your loved ones. You will forever be in our hearts. God Bless
Fred & Noreen Frost
December 17, 2013
Sorry for you loss. OUR Thoughts And Prayers GOES OUT to the family.You were a great man and your going to be missed.
Cookie Horne
December 17, 2013
The world has lost a true gentleman and an incredibly loving and gentle soul. I grew up hearing my mother (Nettie Stover) talk about her wonderful cousin Douglas. As an adult I was privileged to get to know him and Sue. I've never met anyone else who could match them in terms of being warm and welcoming.
God bless you all and may you be comforted in remembering the tremendous love and pride he had for you.
pearl barber
December 17, 2013
i was sorry to hear of your loss may god bless you and comfort you at this time
linda lucas-browning
December 17, 2013
to the workman family sorry for your loss. uncle doug is a great man. he will be missed dearly.
Albert, Kathy Elser and family
December 17, 2013
To Keith, Pam, Kevin, Kim and Families, So sorry to hear about Doug. What a great neighbor and friend. Always ready with a "Hi, Buddy" and a joke or story. He and Sue make a great couple and may it comfort you to know they are now together again (and betcha having a good ole time). Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Kilts
December 17, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the family
Kevin and Amy Workman
December 17, 2013
A loving father, a gentle soul, a man always filled with happiness and a smile for all he met. What a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many. He will truly be missed, but his love lives on in the hearts of all his family and friends. We were fortunate and honored to call him Dad. He is now at peace and by Susie's side, watching over us all. Rest in Peace, dear Doug.
Terra Hubbell
December 17, 2013
A man I had the pleasure of coming to know, shared laughs, & tears with. He is an outstanding father who admitted his flaws, and a loving husband. He said things to me so beautifully, & simply, & was patient with me always. A truly good man. One of a kind. I'm honored to have been able to meet & care for Doug. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Shawn Howard
December 17, 2013
So sorry for your lose. Doug was an amazing man, a great friend, an incredible bus driver, and a gentleman with a great soul. It was a great pleasure knowing Doug! Rest in peace my friend. My prayers and thoughts are with your loved ones!!
Betsy Wilkinson
December 17, 2013
I feel so blessed to have known Doug and Sue. He will be very missed by all that knew him. My sympathies to his family at their time of loss.
Deb Shea
December 17, 2013
Prayers and Love to all. I know he is with his beloved Sue. Our families have been through quite a bit the last few years but faith and love will get all through this.
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December 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug will be missed by us all. He was the best bus driver ever.
Casi Head
December 17, 2013
Doug will always hold a special place in my heart, right along with Susie... Maw and Paw were wonderful people and they are now together in peace. Thoughts and hugs to the Workman and Purdy families....
maggie mccaffrey
December 17, 2013
god bless you all your dad will be miss and he was a great person
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