Fredrick H. Boyden

Mr. Fredrick H. Boyden, age 66, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away November 22, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on September 9, 1942 to Harry and Alice (Jelf) Boyden and was a life resident. Fred married the former Nancy Quinton on April 24, 1965. Mr. Boyden had been employed by Muskegon County Animal Control for 25 years before retiring in 2000. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved camping. Fred loved spending time at his cabin in Ruby Creek and always looked forward to the family's annual mud bog outing. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy; his son, Fredrick Boyden, Jr.; 6 grandchildren, Laura, Justin, Adreanna, Angel, Aleana and Alissa; 1 great-granddaughter, Brystal and his special friend, Jim Keller. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 son, James Boyden and 1 brother, James Boyden. SERVICES will be 1PM Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210 with Rev. Rose Armstrong officiating. VISITATION will be today, November 25, 2008 from 2-4PM & 6-8PM and one-hour prior to the service. INTERMENT will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS to the family would be appreciated.