Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Maple Grove Cemetery.

Died:
Glenn R. - Boge - Boyum, a lifetime resident of Kasson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the age of 82. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson.

Glenn was born to Sanford and Lillian Boyum on April 2, 1928. After graduating from Kasson High School in 1946, Glenn began a long career with Erdman's grocery store, working his way from bag boy to manager.

On June 4, 1950, Glenn married Ellen Joyce Johnson. Together, they raised four children in the same home that Ellen continues to reside in today. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family.

Hard working and nurturing, Glenn was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church and is known for his many years of ushering on Sunday mornings and number calling at the church's annual Lutefisk dinner. Glenn was a volunteer firefighter for the City of Kasson for 34 years, second longest service ever for for the Kasson Fire Department. He was also a member of the Kasson Commercial Club, the Kasson Bicentennial committee, and served on church council. With his family, he planned and served the KM Golf Challenge for several years. He was instrumental in bringing senior housing to the city of Mantorville in the form of the Chestnut Street Apartments, which he co-owned and managed for many years.

Dating back to his high school years, Glenn had a passion for athletics and was a fierce competitor in football, basketball, track, and baseball. His love for sports continued throughout his lifetime and was most evident in his enthusiasm for the activities in which all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participated. Athletic highlights during his lifetime included being named the Kasson Raiders Athlete of the Year in both 1945 an 1946, and at the age of 75, Glenn shot his first and only hole-in-one at the Zumbro Valley Golf Course.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Ellen, and four children, Sharon (Dallas) Ness of Mantorville, David (Kim) Boyum of Mantorville, Sandee (Doug) Kimble of St. Anthony, and Kristine (Keith) Knutson of Pine Island; 12 grandchildren, Marlo Bungum, Katie Primmer, Jeremy Quandt, Maggie Fitch, Lee Kimble, Mark Kimble, Rachel Linbo, Glenn Boyum, Adam Kimble, Corey Kimble, Andrew Knutson, and Zachary Knutson; eight great-grandchildren; his sister, Dorothy Bennett of Plainview, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Boyum; and a brother-in-law, Archie Bennett.

Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 7, 2010, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson.

Dibble Funeral Home of Kasson is in charge of arrangements.

Post-Bulletin
Rochester, MN.
September 4, 2010


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Parents:
Sanford Boyum (1901 - 1961)
Lillian Eleanore Boyum (1904 - 1988)

Spouse:
Ellen Joyce Johnson Boyum (1932 - 2016)*

Sibling:
Glenn R. Boyum (1928 - 2010)
Robert Lee Boyum (1932 - 2009)

Glenn married Ellen Joyce Johnson, "Boyum" on 4 Jun 1950. Ellen was born on 23 Oct 1932 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; died in Apr 2016 in Kasson, Dodge, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 1 May 2016 in Kasson, Dodge, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Maple Grove Cemetery.

Died:
Ellen. 83, was born in Minneapolis, MN to parents Albert and Ethel Johnson. Ellen was the youngest of six siblings with four brothers Albert, William, Lee, Richard and one sister Florence. Ellen lived in various Twin City locations until she moved to Kasson to live with her brother Lee who was teaching school. Ellen graduated from Kasson High School in 1950.

Ellen married Glenn Boyum on June 4, 1950. Ellen and Glenn moved into the current residence that year. Ellen was a Kasson resident for 66 years. Four children filled their hearts and home over the next 11 years, Sharon (Dallas Ness), David (Kim), Sandee (Doug) Kimble) and Kristine (Keith Knutson). Ellen was blessed with and enjoyed 12 grandchildren Marlo, Katie, Maggie, Rachael, Jeremy, Glenn, Lee, Mark, Adam, Corey, Andrew and Zachary along with 12 great grandchildren Gabe, Laney, Miles, Aiden, Addy, Austin, Bode, Jordy, Jaxon, Aidan, Scarlett and Charlotte.

On early vacations the family camped in Yellowstone National Park, Montana, Colorado and Washington DC. This was before tent camping was a popular family activity as Ellen remembered going to three different camp grounds in Yellowstone before finding someone to camp next to.

Later vacations included trips to resorts in Northern Minnesota with Joe's Lodge in Bemidji a favorite retreat. Ellen and Glenn celebrated their 25th Wedding anniversary in Hawaii. The family also recalls great trips to Florida.

Ellen was a competitive golfer and captured many trophies from the Zumbro Valley Ladies League. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends during card club night. However Ellen's real hobby passion was quilting and knitting. Ellen created with cloth and yarn the way some people paint portraits. Every family member appreciated the quilts, scarves, hats, sweaters and pillow cases Ellen created. Ellen also knitted prayer shawls for the Lutheran Church. Ellen was also an avid reader.

Ellen was a long standing member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson. She participated in making Lefse and serving the Lutefisk supper....a long standing tradition at St. John's. Ellen and Glenn joined other church members on a trip to Norway where they visited the town of Boyum. Souvenir Boyum stones were found secured in a canister in their home.

Ellen had many careers, Homemaker, Health and Beauty Aid shelf stocker and the Keebler cookie lady.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Glenn and all of her siblings.

Funeral celebration will be 2PM on Sunday May 1, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson, MN with Pastor Randy Fett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be no reviewal. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kasson, MN.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to The Kasson Public Library and St. John's Lutheran Church.

Notes:

Buried:
Maple Grove Cemetery.

Died:
MN certid# 1961-MN-004134
Date of Death: 04 Dec 1961
County of Death: DODGE
BOYUM, SANFORD
Date of Birth: 24 Nov 1901
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: FORLAND

NOTE: The cemetery records show 7-Dec-1961 as the burial date.

Sanford married Lillian Eleanore, "Boyum" before 1928. Lillian was born on 8 Jun 1904; died on 3 Feb 1988 in Olmsted, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 1 Apr 1988 in Kasson, Dodge, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Maple Grove Cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1920, Minnesota, USA

John married Sarah Forland, "Boyum" before 1920 in Minnesota, USA. Sarah was born about 1882 in Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]