William Myron Boyle of Vancouver, BC passed away at Vancouver General Hospital on July 13, 2018 after a 1 ½ year struggle with cancer. Bill was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on April 3, 1949 and grew up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.
His interest in the performing arts began in high school when W. O. Mitchell’s “Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon” was adapted to a stage play. His relationship with W. O. Mitchell was an inspiration for his award-winning screenwriting career. He worked in both Canada and the U. S. for over 30 years as a writer, director, agent, producer, story editor and mentor. He had a wonderful insight in how to show a story rather than tell a story. He called this the “The Visual Mindscape of the Screenplay” and wrote a book by the same name to assist other screenwriters.
Bill was predeceased by his father Myron. He is survived by his mother Myrtle, brother Rick of Calgary and Shane his beloved dog, who has a new home on Bowen Island, BC. His second family Lisa, Daniel, Lulu and Jasper Cerone of Los Angeles and Kehli O’Byrne of Vancouver who was with him during his final days. Also his special lady Beth Lewis of New Orleans and his over 2000 Facebook friends.
A memorial service will be planned for later this year in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where Bill’s ashes will be interred in the family plot with his father Myron.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation in Bill's name to one of these two charities. ThankDogIamOut.com/donate/ http://support.vghfoundation.ca/goto/billboyle
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