Donald Boyce

GREENFIELD – Donald Gene Boyce, age 89, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Springhurst Health Campus. He was born in Bowling Green, Indiana on May 19, 1935 to Walter and Bertha (Jeffers) Boyce. He graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1953. Donald received his B.A. in Education from Indiana State University and then continued to further his education at Ball State University and received his M.S. in Education. On December 20, 1957 he married the love of his life and best friend, Shirley Grey at Fairview Christian Church, and they shared sixty-seven wonderful years together. In his younger years, Donald dedicated himself to children and taught school as a teacher. He taught science and would teach Drivers Education. Donald continued teaching until his retirement in 1996. He was a devoted member of Greenfield Friends Church. In his free time, he enjoyed tinkering and restoring automobiles. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and friends to parks. Donald liked the outdoors and loved to work in his yard planting flowers, taking walks, and relaxing and reading a good book. After retirement, he worked with Bob Holland at Hollands Break and Alignment. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Boyce of Greenfield; children, Brent (Lynn) Boyce of Lawrence and Kelly (John) Shaw of Greenfield; five step grandchildren, Matthew Shaw, Emily Tevebaugh, Allison Shaw, John Ray, and Tony Hull; eight step great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Cheryl) Boyce and Jack (Karen) Boyce both of Brazil; uncle, Harold Jeffers; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bertha Boyce; sister, Geraldine Buchholz; and brother-in-law, Melvin Buchholz. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Jeff Lowder will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to either the Greenfield Friends Church at 323 West Park Avenue, Greenfield, IN 46140 or the Kenneth Butler Soup Kitchen at 202 East Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140 (https://kbmsk.org/donate). Envelopes will also be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

Donald Boyce

May 19, 1935 - April 22, 2025