Bernice Boyum
July 11, 2015
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Bernice Boyum, 92, passed away July 11, 2015 at Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines.
She was born July 15, 1922 in Story City, Iowa, the only child of Lewis and Julia Rando Larson. Her childhood was spent in Jewell, Iowa and on a farm in Hamilton County, near Ellsworth. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1940.
Following the onset of World War II she served in the Navy W.A.V.E.S (1943 to 1946), a journey that took her from Iowa to Hunter College in New York and Store Keepers school in Bloomington, Indiana. She was stationed at the Naval Air Facility in Columbus, Ohio.
She received an Associates Degree from Waldorf College, Forest City, Iowa in 1947 and a B.A. Degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1949. Later that year she enrolled in graduate studies at Syracuse University in New York. When she returned to Iowa, she became a Social Worker at Lutheran Social Services in Des Moines and then served as Dean of Women at Waldorf College from 1951 to 1953.
Bernice was married to Arne Boyum at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Jewell, April 6, 1953. The couple had one son.
Prior to her retirement in 1987, Bernice worked as a teaching assistant in Des Moines Public Schools including Longfellow Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary and North High School.
She was a longtime member of Central Lutheran Church and Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in Des Moines.
She is survived by her son Paul Boyum of Reston, Virginia and two grandchildren, Midshipman Ingrid Boyum of Annapolis, Maryland and Louis Boyum of Reston, several cousins and their families and many dear friends who are like family. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 57 years, Arne.
A memorial service will be held at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, at 11 a.m., Monday August 17. Visitation with family will begin at 9:30 a.m. A public service will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa, Tuesday, August 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clothes Closet at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Geralyn (Rusty) Friedel
08/17/2015
My Mother (Carol Fisch) has been at Trinity Center for 7yrs now. Over that time I became acquainted with Bernice & Arny. I cherished EVERY conversation I had with your mother. She was so kind and caring. We supported each other through rough times, had a laugh or two & shared understanding glances. She has already been missed deeply. Sending prayers & hugs to you and the rest of the family.
Kirby & Evelyn Christensen
08/16/2015
Paul, please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. Last saw her at her 90th party. I had been thinking of her when I saw the notice in the paper. She & Arne were always so nice to be with. May your memories bring you comfort now as you celebrate her life.
Fred Aiken
08/16/2015
Paul, I'm sorry for the loss of your mother, my condolences to you and your family.
Minnie Hemphill
08/01/2015
Paul, I am deeply sorry to read of the death of your mother. Losing a loved one is never easy to deal with. Our Heavenly Father gives us the needed strength to cope. May you experience HIS loving care.
Sandra Petree
07/19/2015
Paul-When I saw your mother's picture in the paper this morning, it brought back many happy memories from the Wallace School years. She was a caring, interesting person who wanted the best for you as well as expecting you to do your best. Years after you were on your own, I would see her somewhere, and we would catch up on our lives and what was going on with you. She lived a full life, and I am sure you know that you were what made it all worthwhile. Sandra Petree
Merlene Mulder
07/16/2015
I met Bernice through the WAVES group. I picked her up for our monthly meetings. We kept in touch on the phone. She was always cheerful and positive. I am going to miss her deeply. I am sorry for the family's loss.
Jody Miller a Rose Glen friend.
07/13/2015
I loved Bernice and treasured her friendship. She was a lovely woman who will be greatly missed. Her husband, Arney, was a fine man. They made a lovely couple. My sincere sympathy to Bernice's family.