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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR
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R. William Boynton
Visitation: Friday, February 22nd, 2013 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles Service: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 40W605 Route 38, Elburn, Illinois Burial Location: Union Cemetery, St. Charles |
OBITUARY
R. William Boynton, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Sycamore, IL on the evening of Sunday, February 17, 2013.Bill was born on April 22nd, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois to Lee and Eleanor Boynton. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1952 and attended Beloit College in Wisconsin. On December 19th, 1953, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Janet Yoder in Pitman, New Jersey. In 1966 Bill took a risk and started his own business, Boynton Plastics Service in the basement of the family home in St. Charles. He used the same philosophy for the business as he did in all of his life, to serve others with joy and to the best of his abilities. While Bill had not been active at the company for many years it still exists to this day, and its foundation remains the same. Bill’s greatest joy in life was Carolyn to whom he dedicated his life to especially in her last several years, providing her with daily love and care. Bill also loved to play golf, with his friends, his children, and most of all Carolyn and he had opportunities to travel and play in many locations around the country and Europe.
Bill is survived by his children Robert (Amy Milton) of St. Charles, Daniel (Theresa Potter) of Decatur, Nancy (Boynton) Stika (Scott) of Sycamore, many grandchildren and his sister Patricia Binks (Harry). Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Carolyn who died on October 31st, 2007.
A Service of Worship and Thanksgiving will be held at Lord of Life Church, 40W605 Route 38, Elburn, Illinois on Saturday, February 23rd at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, 1200 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL. Visitation will be from 4 – 8:00 PM on Friday, February 22nd at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E Main St, St. Charles, IL.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Rd, Suite 1B, DeKalb IL 60115 or http://www.dekalbcountyhospice.org/ Bill, Carolyn and their family were blessed by their wonderful service.
CONDOLENCES
"Please extend my deepest sympathy to the Boynton family. I have known Bill since the 70's as a proud member of Ray's Evergreens softball club , and, always looked forward to playing the Boynton Plastics boys at the Pott. Later in life we played a lot of golf together at Kishwaukee CC in DeKalb.. Always the perfect sport and competitor !"
"Bill Boynton taught me that hard work, friendship and laughter was a good daily regiment. My first role in the work force was for the Boynton family and I have many fond memories still, some 30 years later.
My prayers and thoughts go out to the immediate family and close friends.
He will be missed."
"We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Bill will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pat VerVynck
Ken VerVynck
Heidi Jensen"
"Bob and Amy, Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time."
"So sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Bill had a wonderful mechanical ability to solve problems and get the job done. It was a pleasure working wuth him during the 60's, 70's & 80's. Our deepest sympathy to the Boynton family."
"Bob and Amy,and family,
Holding you close in prayer as you grieve the loss of your Dad and Grandpa - I'm so sorry for your loss and know that you'll miss him a lot.
Love you,
Mary"
"Sympathy to all from the Linder families."
"I was fortunate to be employed by Bill and Carolyn for 24 years. They were so generous and fair to all their employees.We will all remember them with fond memories."
"My friendship with Bill & Carolyn came when they moved to Florida. Bill was a regualar member in our golf group and we shared many good moments in Mt Dora and in DeLand, where they later moved. A gentleman; a person of the highest integrity; and someone with rare insight. He was a joy to be with and enjoy his wisdom. God Bless him and Carolyn - now together in heaven."
"Our sympathy to the family at this time and our joy in his glorious homecoming with Christ. God Bless."