Alexander Boychuck, former resident of Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, North Carolina, passed away on January 6, 2020, at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Alex was born on January 10, 1931 in Shamokin, PA. to Ukranian immigrants Michael Boychuck and Eva Cramer. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Daniel, along with siblings William and Helen. Alex graduated from Shamokin High School and then attended Bloomsburg State University for two years where he was an All-State running back for the football team. His education at Bloomsburg was interrupted because he enlisted in the US Army. After serving for two and a half years, he attended Graceland University where he graduated with a BA in Education. He received his Masters in Counseling and Guidance from Ryder College, followed by a degree in Educational Administration from Southern Connecticut State University. After serving 25 years as a School Administrator, Alex retired from the Danbury Public Schools in Connecticut.
In 1995, Alex and his wife Shirley moved to Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, NC. Nothing could keep Alex away from the classroom. He became a favored substitute at Northwood High School and was better known as “Mister B” for 19 years. Alex reflected, “My philosophy of teaching begins and ends with the students in my classroom. I believe that teaching is a calling and that as educators we have the rare opportunity to make the kind of impact that can mold individuals for good. I believe that true learning happens through a combination of study, hands on experience, communication, and commitment.”
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Hyde Boychuck; son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Beth Boychuck of Midland, Michigan; daughter and son-in-law Lydia and Kenneth Parson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; grandchildren Nathan & his wife Chrissy of Kokomo, IN, Elisabeth and her husband Andrew of Fairfield, CT, Emily of Midland, MI, Lydia and her husband Jonathan of New Milford, CT, Abbey of Harbor Springs, MI, and Gil and his wife Katy of Morrisville, NC; and great grandchildren Ava, Emma, Johnny, Mason, Tenley, Liam, Jade, Holland, Colt, and Wellesley.
A memorial service will be held April 18, 2020 at 11a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village. The address is: 800 Market Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to UNC Chapel-Hill School of Medicine Department of Neurology Alzheimer’s Research Fund at http://giving.unc.edu/gift/boychuck . You can also mail the gift to: UNC Health Foundation, Alzheimer’s Research Fund, 123 W. Franklin Street, Suite 510, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 *Please put Alexander Boychuck in the memo to ensure the funds go to the correct account.
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