Marion Frances Boyle
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Mass of Christian burial for Marion Frances Boyle, 98, Denver, CO and former longtime resident of Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. on June 1, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center. Private inurnment will be in Pioneer Cemetery.
Ms. Boyle died peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her residence in Denver, Colorado where she lived for the past eighteen months. She was born December 30, 1925, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of H. Everett and Marion Mullen Brown. She graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse and received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Business Administration and the School of Education at Syracuse University. She later obtained her Master’s in Education from the University of Kansas.
Ms. Boyle married Alexander L. Boyle on June 26, 1948, in Syracuse, NY and together they moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1953 when her husband joined the design department at the University of Kansas. She was an instructor at Lawrence High School, Haskell Indian Nations University, and retired in 1993 from the University of Kansas as the Associate Director and Project Counselor and Coordinator in the department of Student Services and Support.
During her time in Lawrence, she was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Corpus Christi Catholic Church and St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center. She was active in her church communities, especially St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center where she and her husband were devoted members from the inception of the Campus Center and the building of the campus ministry. She was a member of the University Women’s Club, LINK, a Heart Associate Volunteer and served on many committees over the course of her career. After retirement in 1993, she worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block and enjoyed traveling the country and Europe with her husband, who predeceased her in 2006. She was an avid bridge player and played regularly until a few years ago.
Survivors include four daughters, Sharon Boyle, Susan Boyle, Eileen Wirth (Greg) and Caroline Wilten (Tom). Two sons, Christopher Boyle and Kevin Boyle, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws Lynn Boyle and Joan Boyle, her brother-in-law Thomas Campbell, and many nieces and nephews.
The family is very grateful for the kindness and care offered to their mother by the Brookdale Parkplace staff and Hospice Health One during her residency in Denver, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Student Scholarships at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center or Brookdale Parkplace Employee Appreciation Fund. Please send c/o Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 West 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, which is handling the arrangements.
I missed seeing Marion ever since she moved to Denver. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. May she rest in peace.
I saw Marion shortly before she moved to Denver. She told me she was moving to Denver and was looking forward to a new adventure. She never thought she would leave Lawrence. She was such a positive person. My prayers are with you on the death of your Lovely Mother.
I send my heartfelt condolences to Marion’s family. I’ve known Marion since I became friends with her daughter, Sharon, at Lawrence High School. I’ve visited with her several times over the last 15 years when Sharon would come to visit her in Lawrence. I’m so glad I got to know her. She was such a sharp lady with a great sense of humor. It was always a fun time when we’d get together. I will miss her.
Dear Boyle Family, so sorry for your loss. Monsignor introduced me to Marion when Alex passed and she was a very strong person. I know she is at peace with him in Heaven now.
I’m saddened to learn of Marion’s death. She was a gentle soul, and I enjoyed being her physician for over 20 years. My condolences to her family on this sad event.
I have the Fondest Memories of Marion.
Thank her for her contributions with the Catholic Ministry on ku campus also all of her hard work in helping create Link to help Feed the Homeless.
Her commitment to teaching our youth whether through public school or Haskell.
She was a wicked bridge player !
She and my mom would have a hot date on Saturday night to play at the local Lawrence Bridge Club..
And Monday afternoon lunch at the ladies University Bridge Club.
She was one of the highest accredited tax preparers in town and she is in heaven where her with her tax Amigos..
The three tax Amigos, Marion Florence and Tim..
Peace be with her and her family..
She’s in heaven now playing Bridge..
I have the Fondest Memories of Marion.
Thank her for her contributions with the Catholic Ministry on ku campus,
also,
all of her hard work in helping create Link to help Feed the Homeless.
Her commitment to teaching our youth whether through public school or Haskell.
She was a wicked bridge player !
She and my mom would have a hot date on Saturday night to play at the local Lawrence Bridge Club..
And Monday afternoon lunch at the ladies University Bridge Club.
She was one of the highest accredited tax preparers in town and she is in heaven with her tax Amigos..
The three tax Amigos, Marion Florence and Tim..
Peace be with her and her family..
She’s in heaven now playing Bridge..
I”m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I will always cherish the many trips to and from the airport and the many great stories about and meeting the many members of your family through the years.
Marion was a great Lady and human being. She was so kind, caring and thoughtful with everyone she knew and met.
She and Alex razed an amazing family in their home on West 13th St.
The Boyles had one amazing Matriarch.