1925 ~ 2018
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William (Bill) Boyer, on Monday, December 10, 2018, at the age of 93, at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife and best friend, Connie, whom he loved dearly; his children, Rory (Nancy), Kathy (Garry), Bill (Linda), Dan (Donna), Craig (Tracy), Susan (Keith), Tim (Louise) and Janice (Andre); 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law Helen and Marline Petersen; many nieces, nephews and friends. Dad was predeceased by his grandson Robert in 2009.
Dad was born on November 29, 1925 in Comber, Ontario, the fifth child of Fred and Eliza Boyer. The family lived in many places in Ontario as Fred found work, but Comber was always considered home. Although raised in the depression, he had many fond memories of his early childhood with his four older sisters. One of his most cherished memories was his mother teaching him to read as a very young child. As the family grew older and started families of their own, there were many trips between Manitoba and Ontario we were blessed to make and maintain those relationships with our aunts and cousins. Family was very important to Dad and he maintained close family ties with his sisters and their families throughout his life.
Work brought Dad to Manitoba where he met the love of his life, Connie Petersen. They married on May 17, 1952 and spent the next 66 wonderful years together raising their 8 children and enjoying life. Dad worked for Manitoba Hydro up to his retirement and spent the majority of his tenure in Great Falls. He was involved in the building and commissioning of the Pine Falls and Jenpeg Generating Stations and the major overhaul of the Grand Rapids Generating Station. Dad was an avid baseball player and was inducted into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame in 2014 with the Pine Falls Canadians Men’s Fastball Team. Dad was the first pitcher in Manitoba to pitch the windmill style of pitching and it earned him the nickname “Spider”. Dad also loved curling and was deeply involved in the Great Falls Curling Club, from teaching his children the game to making ice and maintaining the curling rink. Dad also enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his sons and grandsons.
The family would like to thank the staff at Brightwater Senior Living of Tuxedo for the excellent care and compassion they gave to our dad for the past year, while in their care. We would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Grace Hospital for the excellent care he received on each of his visits.
A celebration of Dad’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Sobering Funeral Chapel in Beausejour, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society, 7-414 Westmount Drive, Winnipeg, MB R2J 1P2, or to a charity of choice.
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Eileen & Ida
Our Uncle Bill was the Best !! We have fond memories of our times together . Our deepest condolences to our Manitoba cousins . Our Mother loved her Brother Bill so very much !
Christine & Jose Tavares
Our sincerest condolences. Sounds like he enjoyed life and made the most of it. May the memories help bouy you through this sad time of loss.
Wayne & Laurie Church
We send our sympathy and prayers to Craig, Tracy, and family.
Heather Mueller
Sorry for your loss. Take care
Lynn and John Ohinski
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the Boyer family during this difficult time.
Ron Margaret Chevrefils
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ron has fond memories of the good times playing ball with Bill . We always had good times at the Great Falls bonspiels. BILL and Connie always made everybody feel so welcome there. Those are the memories we will keep of Bill!
Jack Mosher
So many fond memories of Uncle Bill. He shared his home to his Ontario families and was so generous with his kin. He will be sadly missed. Our condolences to Aunt Connie, our cousins and spouses and their families.
Jack and Charlotte
Penny
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Jim and Jill Nussey
Sorry for your loss, We remember hearing stories from Grandma Helen about her brother Billy♥️
Jim and Jill Nussey
Sorry for you loss, we remember stories about Uncle Billy from Grandma Helen she was vey proud of him♥️
Paula marsch
Sorry to hear about your loss. Lots of good memories from Great Falls days. The Ryplanski family
Sylvia (Petersen) Connolly
I remember uncle Bill and auntie Connie coming to the farm for visits when I was young. Uncle also enjoyed listening to me play the organ, listening with a smile on his face. Many hugs to you auntie and to all my cousins on your loss.
Ron and Bev Shafirka
The Boyers
Our sincere sympathy to your family and especially to Connie. Knowing Bill had a long meaningful life and wonderful times makes the memories for you to treasure.
Ron and Bev Shafirka
Ron and Bev Shafirka
The Boyers
Our sincere sympathy to your family and especially to Connie. Knowing Bill had a long meaningful life and wonderful times makes the memories for you to treasure.
Ken and Sharon Cyr
Our sincere sympathy to the Boyer family
Roger and Joanne Bouvier
Our sincere sympathies to the Boyer family. I remember Bill well when he played baseball in tournaments in St Georges. Great pitcher and great entertainer.
Jon and Lisa Publow
Hi Bill and Linda. I wanted to pass along my condolences to you and your family. At 93, I’m sure your Dad have a full rich life, to be celebrated and remembered. All the best to you and your family. Geez where has the time gone…..40 years!
Margaret and Jake Friesen
Dear Connie and family , we were so sorry to hear about Bill , please accept our deepest sympathy . We enjoyed the many years we spent curling together at The Pioneer Club with you and Bill ! God Bless