Obituary

Mike Boylen
September 14, 1930--October 3, 2022

Mike, Boylen, 92, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at his residence at Juniper House in Pendleton, Oregon.

He was born Sept. 14, 1930 to E.N. "Pink" and Geraldine Boylen. He lived his life in Pendleton.

He was active in high school sports and clubs, exceling in football, basketball and running the medium distances in track. Mike attended Oregon State University and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He later entered the Air Force and was stationed in Newfoundland. He returned to marry Tricia Lawrence in 1952 and had four daughters.

He was superintendent of finishing and warehouse for 37 years at Masonite Corporation in Pilot Rock, Oregon, formerly known as Oregon Fiber, US Gypsum and Wood Fiber Industries.

He was an active member in the community as a Happy Canyon director, Round-Up volunteer, board member on the St. Anthony Hospital and board member of the Pendleton School District, of which his last year he was board chairman.

Mike loved to travel with his wife, Tricia. They enjoyed their travels to Europe, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands. After the death of his wife, he traveled regularly to California to visit his daughter, Beth, and loved his walks on the beach.

He spent hours watching his grandchildren's sports and activities and many of their friends just called him Granddad. He was a regular on the Riverwalk with his dog, Ebby, until his health declined. When not traveling or watching the grandkids, he was on the golf course with his best friends. He was so proud of his numerous holes in one.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tricia Boylen; daughter Michaele Boylen; son-in-law, Rick McIntyre; sisters, Marilyn and Donne Boyle; and his parents, Pink and Geri Boylen.

Survivors include his brother, Lester Bruce Boylen; daughters, Marta Boylen, Beth McIntyre and Bridget Van Cleave (Leroy); grandchildren, Rian Beach (Rachel), Keely Beach (Leah), Natalie Bailey (Chris), Drew Van Cleave (Jenny), Jacob Van Cleave (Meghan); and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2022, at Creekside (Free Methodist) Church. A celebration of his life will follow the service at the Pendleton Convention Center.

Donations can be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.pioneerchapel.com