James Boyer

JAMES N. BOYER OBITUARY LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS On Monday, February 6, 2023, James Boyer, slipped the surly bonds of earth and flew his final flight west, passing away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 20, 1932, in Leeds, North Dakota, to Lyle and Carrie (Nelson) Boyer. He married Corrinne Johnson on May 6, 1956, in Brinsmade, North Dakota. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served as a Tin Can Sailor on the Naval destroyer, USS Watts DD567 from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. This experience allowed him to travel the world and developed his love of sailing. Jim was employed by United Airlines from 1957 to 1992, beginning as a Flight Engineer and finishing his career as a Captain and Check Airman flying internationally. He served the communities where he lived in many capacities. He was a Rotarian, Guardian Ad Litem, a Little League baseball coach and was active in the church. Jim was a member of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) as well as Retired United Pilots Association (RUPA). Jim was an avid downhill, water, and cross country skier, sailor, and runner, competing in many marathons. He also enjoyed playing golf, tennis, and a weekly game of pool. Jim and his wife, Corrinne, were fixtures at their grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sporting activities, braving wind, rain, and snow to cheer on the athletes and friends. He also loved playing cards with family and friends and was well known for the Bumpa move! He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Corrinne; their five children, Maggie (Patrick) Richter of Libertyville, Jeffrey (Randy Crow) of Dallas, Alison (Edward) Gerstad of McHenry, Terrence (Miette) Boyer of Tuscola, Lisa (Brian) Roberts of Libertyville; grandchildren, Scott, Kelli, Michael (Dana), Rachel, Becca, Jillian (Charlie), Nicholas (Brenda), Abigail, Brianne (Bob), Parker, Jacob, Faith; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Henry, CJ, Juliana, Keira, Cameron and Finn. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milt Boyer; and his sister, Mary Thorne. Celebration of life will be held on March 11, 2023 1:00 p.m. at North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield, IL. For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, Jim supported the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Special thanks to Residential Hospice specifically Olga, Marcin, and Lisa for the wonderful support they provided before his final flight west. Arrangements by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville, IL. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.

James Boyer

June 20, 1932 - February 6, 2023