With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. John Francis Boyle on November 2, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born on April 9, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, to Francis Warren Boyle and Mary Blanche Wethington, John spent his formative years in Durango, Colorado, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors and the mountains. A dedicated athlete, he was active in wrestling and cross-country skiing during his time at Durango High School.
John initially pursued his ambition of becoming an engineer at the Colorado School of Mines before discovering his true calling in medicine. He attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine and began his career as a family physician in Telluride, Colorado, where he became fondly known as the “town doctor.” Driven by a desire to specialize, he furthered his training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Toledo. Throughout his career, John practiced in Ohio, California, and finally Utah, where he found particular joy in serving the close-knit community of Price. His dedication to his patients and his community was evident to all who knew him.
John married Adrienne Gryczko, with whom he had three sons, Christopher, Jason, and Jonathan. Following their divorce, John later married Nancy Camper, expanding his family and finding continued joy in shared adventures and outdoor pursuits. An avid outdoorsman, John loved biking, hiking, camping, running, and skiing, both downhill and cross-country. A skilled sailor, he spent eight years building his own sailboat, which he christened “The Real Deal.” Upon its completion, he embarked on a two-week journey down the Missouri River.
John is survived by his wife, Nancy Boyle; his children, Christopher (Claire) Boyle of Belfast, Ireland, Jason (Sarah) Boyle of Austin, Texas, Jonathan (Diana) Boyle of San Diego, California, Philip Gardner of Provo, Utah, Heather (Tony) Martines of Price, Utah; and eight cherished grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Teresa (Michael) Lundgren of Erie, Colorado; and brother, Don (Debra) Boyle of Durango, Colorado.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary Boyle; and his brother, Bill Boyle.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at the Heirloom Inn and Symbii Home Health and Hospice, with special thanks to his angel nurse, Casey Hinkins, and Dr. Cam Williams, for the care and comfort provided to John.
A Vigil Service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., with a visitation beginning one hour prior, at Mitchell Funeral Home in Price, Utah. A funeral mass will follow on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, with a committal service in Helper City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends and family are welcome to share memories of John online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.