Thomas Fredrick Boyle
Born: December 4th, 1926
Died: May 27th, 2014
Obituary
Thomas “Tom” Frederick Boyle, 87, of Burlington, Iowa, died at Great River Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa, on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Born on December 4, 1926 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Francis P. and Mary M. Boyle. He married Juanita May Boyd on May 19, 1947 in West Burlington, Iowa.
Tom worked for 32 years at Flynn & Boyles Furniture City. Thomas Honorably served in the United States Navy during WWII in the South Pacific where he suffered injuries while on duty. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Burlington Aerie #150, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #579, V.F.W. and D.A.V. He loved yard work, morning walks, and his pet dog “Libby”. He also enjoyed the outdoors, visits to the park and feeding the fish at Lake Starker. He was a devout fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Green Bay Packers. He was a member of SS. John & Paul Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Juanita; one daughter, Cecilia (Darrell) Clevidence of Galesburg, Illinois; one son, Phillip (Candace) Boyle of Burlington, Iowa; two granddaughters, Martha (Andy) Goodman and Margaret Strean, both of Galesburg, Illinois; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, William “Rusty” Boyle of Burlington, Iowa; one sister, Sister Rose Ann Boyle, SSND of St. Louis, Missouri; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
The graveside ash committal service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Fr. David Steinle will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard.
No formal visitation is planned. Prugh Funeral Service has been entrusted for cremation services. Memorials have been established for St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry and the Des Moines County Humane Society.