Edward Laverne Boyce

Edward L. Boyce, age 90 of Hastings, passed away May 27, 2018 at his residence.

Edward was born on January 30, 1928 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Martha (Mays) Boyce.  He attended Wellsboro High School, graduating in 1945.  Edward honorably served several tours in the U.S. Navy during World War II.   He married Joan Webster on December 4, 1970 and they were married 43 years, until her passing May 17, 2013.

Ed was an avid reader, and card player.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha Boyce, wife, Joan M. Boyce, sister, Ruth, brothers, Calvin, Louie, and Jerry, and sister, Evelyn.

Ed is survived by his son, Larry (Cathy) Boyce, daughters, Sharon (Jim) Byrne, Deborah Afton, Krista (Doug) Ford, Kim Boyce, Tari (Stan) Labinski, grandchildren:  Amanda, Delaney, Amy, Karen, Charles, Catherine, Joshua, Tasha, Ashley, CJ, Matthew, Tonya, Shane, great-grandchildren:  Morgan, Kayla, Sorin, Jolie, Noah, Riley, Skylar, Lily, Westphal, Kaelynn, Ayden, Wyatt, Gemma, Landyn, Masyn, Toryn, Quintyn, brother, Richard Boyce, sister, Barbara Boyce and several nieces and nephews.

Ed was a loving, warm and caring man, who will be missed by all that knew him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or a VFW of your choice.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  A Military Honors Service will take place at 6:00 pm.
After Visitation friends and family are invited to a light dinner at the American Legion Post #45, 2160 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI  49058.