"Roger and families, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. Alice was a very special person. May you find peace in the memories you shared. God Bless you all"
In loving memory of
Alice M. Boyum
May 22, 1945 - September 17, 2007
On Monday, September 17th, 2007, the Lord called his servant Alice Mae Boyum home after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Alice was born on May 22, 1945, in Preston, Minn. to Alfred and Gertie (Lysgaard) Bakkum. She was raised on a farm in rural Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School in 1963. On May 17th, 1969, she married Roger Boyum. Shortly after their marriage, she and Roger moved to Peterson, Minn. where they raised their two sons, Rick and Scott. Alice worked several jobs through the years. Many of the jobs were in housekeeping. Alice was an extremely strong woman. Alice was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. She taught Sunday school for over 20 years, this was a wonderful and rewarding experience for her. She also was a Luther League advisor for many years. She enjoyed family, friends, being a member of the class of 63 club, bike rides, convertible rides, collecting angels, baking and decorating cakes for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays as well as for other special occasions, baking many batches of strull at Christmas time, cooking, traveling, cleaning, gardening, shopping, eating out, and occasional trips to the casino. Her family however always remained her top priority. This was very evident due to the several years she spent caring for her mother, Gertie, and her late brother, Gordon. She very dearly loved her two granddaughters, Hayley and Grace Boyum. Alice is survived by her husband, Roger; two sons Rick (Kim Haagenson) Boyum of Chatfield and Scott (Lora) Boyum of Stewartville, Minn.; two special grandchildren: Hayley and Grace; three special step-grandsons: Zeb, Sawyer, and Scout; one sister, Marie (Glen) Ingalls of Rochester, Minn.; one brother, Kenneth (Catherine) Bakkum of Rushford; her mother, Gertie Bakkum of Rushford; many nieces and nephews; and many special friends: Chris Brennen, Rachel Boyum, Sharri Boyum, Bertha Boyum, Olive Peterson, Duane and Cheryl Haugen, Ann Joyce, Beatrice Fox, Becky Stocker, Marcia and Roger Colbenson, Barb and Dave Bucholz, Donna and Milford Olson, Carol and Ken Kingsley, Dorothy Drummond, Ruth Black, Eric and Judy Maland, Mike and Ilene Larson, Alice Lee, Becky Ozman, Gayle and Jim Hoiness, Betty Culhane, Mary Soreneson, Roger and Lavonne Thompson; Class of 63 girls: Linnette, Jean, Diane, Karen, Betty, Mary Lou, Joyce, Corrine, Hileane; neighbors: Brenda and Bill; special cousins: Arlene and Daryl, Jan and Gerald, Larry, Donna and Truman, and all of the Bakkums from Wisconsin. All of you attending her funeral were all special people in her life.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred, and two brothers: Arthur and Gordon Bakkum.
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=11630
Tributes
"Alice was such a caring person. I remember all the times we watchrd Parades in Peterson from her house. She always had a good outlook on life even during the years she suffered from breast cancer.Our prayers are with you."
"Roger,Rick,and Scott.I remember Your wife And mother as a person who loved to serve others Her cooking was one of her strengths and her Courage and Determation when she was Fighting Cancer was an example to all of us. Her Faith and Trust in God will always be remembered.Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and the Joy of knowing that she is with Jesus "
"We celebrate Alice's life as we also grieve her passing from us. She is a witness to the resurrection! We are confident that she is praising her Savior and Creator along with all the heavenly host. When there are parties in heaven, she'll be on the cake committee no doubt. May God be your strength as you walk through the next chapter of your life and destiny. May her life and memory inspire and encourage you. We pray for Godâ??s deep Peace for you Roger, Rick, Scott and your families. Pete, Gail, Amy and Allison Fox "
"Roger, Rick, and Scott. We are so sorry to hear about Alice's passing. Over the years I always enjoyed catching up with "Aunt Alice", from my years as child visting the farm through adulthood. We had many special times together. She had a zest for life and really cared about people. Our prayers are with you. "
"Rick and Marie; We are so sorry for your loss. We never knew your mother/sister, but heard you (Rick) talk about her often. Wish we would have been able to meet her. She sounded like such a special person."
"Alice, I'am proud of you that you stayed so corrageous in your long sickness and that you remeained joyful even in difficult circumstances. Our good conversation together this summer will stay in my memory. I'm sure you got to know the Lord deeper through everything you went through and were prepared to meet him and have an everlasting life with him. Nathan has good memories of you and Roger and your boys. The first time I met you is when you made our wedding-cake for our wedding reception at the farm. We always enjoyed seeing you and your familiy when we visited with our relatives at the farm. All our love, Beatrice"
"Dear Roger, Rick, and Scott Alice's attitude during these past years of suffering really impressed me. She was holding on to life and wanted to live, and yet I sensed she had an inward peace confronted with her own death. "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you... For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." May His peace also comfort you in these difficult days. Nathan"
"Alice, You will be missed dearly. I will never forget the fun times we had while visiting you and my grandparents- Donna & Milford Olson. We sure had fun on the pink scooter too!"
"I will never forget your kindness and thoughtfulness throughout the years to my parents Donna & Milford. No good deed goes unrewarded. Your reward will be given in heaven! Thank you."
"I'm very sorry to hear about Ms. Boyum's passing. She was a great joy to our clinic."
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"Alice, we did not know you well, but got to know you through Rick & Kim. We saw this today and thought of you. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come with Me" You could not stay another day. Tasks left undone must stay that way, for you have found peace at the end of your day. "
"Alice, who else would have purchased my Teddy Bears and then donated them to their church auction? You were always so upbeat, whenever I would ask you how you were doing you always turned it around so that we were talking about myself or my family. I thank God that you were a part of my life, even if it was just for a few short years. There will be a Teddy Bear at your church auction this year in your honor. Alice, thank you for inspiring me to always find the good in everything."
"I remember the last time I saw you and your Hubby at Perkins, we hugged, we were so happy to see ech other. I'm so glad I was able to be your friend, you were such a inspiration to everyone who knew you. I remember how happy you were when I gave you a fresh baked blackcap pie, and how you loved raspberries. Your baked items at Christmas were always such a treat, and your little gift of candy by our work areas through out the year. Alice, who were a "Grand Lady", and I will always have a spot in my heart for you and your family. God Bless you Roger, & sons. Our Prayers are with each of you. Gloria & Roger"
"Dear Roger, Rick and Scott, We were so sorry to hear about Alice death. May the Lord keep you strong and close to him as you grieve your loss but we pray that he will also help you rejoice that Alice is now where there is no more pain or suffering but fullness and joy. Blessing in Jesus The Sharrows in Texas"
"Alice, thinking of you brings warmth, laughter, and joy to my heart. I was just a girl when you married Roger; your wedding, and the chivaree later are some of my best memories. You seemed to get so much joy out of serving others; You inspired us all with your love and courage as you battled cancer. I will miss having breakfast with you and the girls next time I'm in Peterson, and the family times we shared in your home. We release you into the joy that Christ has prepared for you, as he takes you into his own heart and home in heaven. All my love, Debbie "