Merlin F. Boyden

September 9, 1935 - May 9, 2024 (88 years old)

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Merlin F. Boyden

September 9, 1935 - May 9, 2024 (88 years old)

Oro Valley, Arizona

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Merlin F. Boyden Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Merlin F. Boyden of Oro Valley, Arizona, born in Lapeer, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 88, on May 9, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid Merlin farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Merlin is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his wife Ruth Boyden (Jarvis); and his brother Earl Boyden Jr.. He is survived by: his daughters, Shannon Koza (Bill) and Sherri Boyden; his sister Rosemary Hamlin (Wayne); his grandchildren, Kayla Manley (Max), Carson Koza (Deanna) and Madison Koza; and his great grandchild Stella Manley.

Tribute donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

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May 19, 2024

gene la barge wrote a sympathy message

“I worked with Merlin at Pontiac Engineering for many years. He was a class act. very friendly to everyone .My condolences to his family. Gene La Barge”

May 19, 2024

hypur padre wrote a sympathy message

“I worked with Merl when I was a brand new out of college engineer at Pontiac Engineering. I think I drove him crazy since i did not know anything about anything haha. But he always put up with me, and I will always be grateful for that. My condolences Larry Mihalko , always a Pontiac Engineer”

May 19, 2024

Treasurer MFFC wrote a sympathy message

“I first worked with Merl in the early 1960s as a GMI student. He soon became my go to guy in the shop to help me get vehicle builds done. Thru the following years he was always helpful, understanding, did what was necessary to get the jobs done. Great guy! Jim Aitken GM Powertrain Engineering director, retired”

May 19, 2024

Alan Weverstad wrote a sympathy message

“Merlin was always positive and helpful to even young engineers at Pontiac Engineering. A true gentleman that made a difference in many lives.”

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