Lynn Elmer Boyle's Obituary
Lynn Elmer Boyle, 85, passed away on December 26, 2013. Lynn was born on January 18, 1928 to Sidney Patton and Ethel Dayley Boyle in Payson, Utah.
After being orphaned at age 16, Lynn joined the Merchant Marines during WWII and served in the Pacific Theatre. He later served in the Coast Guard and Naval Reserve. He received three honorary discharges from all three services.
Lynn married Carol Greaves on August 19, 1950. Five children were born of the marriage: Christine, Brad Lynn, Stacey, Toni, and Wayne Reed. They later divorced.
Lynn worked as a journeyman electrician for 38 years at Geneva Steele.
Lynn loved to ski, fish, hunt, golf, and travel. He was proud to serve as an American Legion honor guard.
Grandpa’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the lights of his life.
Lynn was a lifelong member of the LDS Church.
Lynn is survived by his daughters Christine (Nevada) and Toni (Marc) Demers (Helena, Montana), 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his children Brad Boyle, Stacey Holcomb, and Wayne Boyle, and siblings Milo Ott, Melvin Boyle, and Janice Anderson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Payson 14th Ward Chapel, 110 South 300 West, Payson, Utah. A viewing will precede the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place at the Payson City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the SLC VA Fisher House.
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