Edgar Cornelius Boyice

Edgar Cornelius Boyice, came to life on July 7, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas to William C. Boyice, Sr. and Clarice B. Richardson. Edgar was born a very healthy baby boy and ate more than most newborns. He was the fourth child of nine children. Both of his parents, and a sister, Sharon L. Boyice-Mc Elwee, have preceded him in death.

Through his parent’s leadership and guidance, he accepted Christ at an early age. He spent his early years under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. I. H. Henderson, Sr. Pastor Henderson believed in extensive youth involvement, so Edgar participated in the Youth Choir, Teenage Choir, and Boy Scouts. Although he loved music, singing was not his forte. His version of choir rehearsal was sneaking out to “Taylor’s,” for a hamburger. Later, Edgar became a member of the Holy Transfiguration of Christ Orthodox Cathedral where he participated regularly changing the seasonal candles, updating the outside bulletin board and doing some minor repairs when needed.

Edgar collected an extensive library of “45” records, in which he guarded, and he took delight in playing the clarinet.

Graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1968, his was very active in sports. Track and field, an exceptional “Javelin thrower,” breaking records. He ran track and played football. Even today, he was a serious Denver Bronco fan. Furthermore, not to mention, that he was the famous pitcher for the “Brentwood Dragons” baseball team, as his brother Raymond was the back catcher. What a story of sibling rivalry that was?

Edgar took his Boy Scout training seriously. He was a dedicated adventurer. It was nothing for him to adventure out into the woods, with his closest friend, “Boze” and into the wilds of nature they would go. He demanded his younger siblings be on these wild adventures without discussion. In his heavy, husky voice, he’d say “JUST DO IT!” One of his adventures was to cross the Missouri River, without assistance….NO RAFT! … just pure “adrenaline and true grit.” On these journeys, he hunted snakes, rabbits, frogs and crickets. His prey was brought back home to be cooked, or he was taunting his sisters with these snakes. He became an exceptional cook. He Loved cooking!

Hollywood’s, MARVEL PRODUCTIONS, thought they had created ALL the superheroes. However, Edgar created and became the Brentwood community super-hero, in the early 60’s. “ZEE-GA-WAH-GA” or “E-GOR,” that was his “Ultra-Ego” as well as drinking vinegar, and baking soda, so he became “Brentwood’s finest superhero. Brentwood has a litany of stories to be told. No one was safe from his wrath. The softer side of Edgar, when he mellowed out, was writing poems. He had a fine collection of poems. Those poems penetrated a part of him no one could touch. Many were presented online through Poems.com.

Edgar indeed, was “EASY”. Time meant nothing to him. Even “CP TIME”, wasn’t adequate. “SLOW AND EASY”. He never rushed to do anything. He did nothing……until after his first cup of coffee, no matter what the circumstance. Despite all his vices, he would do anything for anyone. Edgar was Good-hearted and always, giving his opinion on how to do or conquer any situation. “This is what you do!”. Those were his words, and gave references where you could back up his advice. Champion dominoes player.

Edgar was drafted into the U S Army in 1970, serving TWO YEARS in Vietnam. Ranking to Sargent E-5. Carpentry was his specialty. His greatest accomplishment was re-building his parents’ home, with the help of family, after it burned down.

In 1973, Edgar married Verinese Lewis. In this union, begot Arleen Lorraine Boyice. On October 2, 1982, he married Anna Rogozick. In this union of 43 years, along came Jacob Michael William Boyice.

In 1980, he moved to Denver and worked at various jobs, realizing he needed to start his own business, in carpentry. Thus, he started his own entrepreneurship called, “Ed’s Contracting.” If you were to ask Ed, “Hey, how ya doing?” He would simply say, “AS I PLEASE!” We all know that Edgar never believed in saying “Goodbye,” whether it be over the phone or in person. He trained all of us to say, “LATER!”

“I wanna be high, so high I wanna be free to know the things I do are right! I wanna be free, just me … I’m EASY, EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING!

He leaves his memories to his loving wife, Anna, daughter, Arleen Moore, and son, Jacob Boyice. Grandchildren: Arjai’la Honeycutt, Kiara Honeycutt, Mercury Moore Jr., Mercedes Moore and Jacob C. M. Boyice. Great-grandchildren: Jada Martin, Jayvier Mobley, Texas Honeycutt, Giovanni Reynolds, Mercury Moore III and Stormey Manning. Two sisters: Marion Wyatt, Olivia (Larry) Roland. Five brothers: William Boyice Jr., Raymond (Madelyn) Boyice, Lester (Carolyn) Boyice, Kelvin (Valerie) Boyice, and Keith Boyice Sr. Sister-in-laws: Jenny Anderosky and Lydia Acton. Brother-in-law, Michael Rogozik – as well as a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, close friends and play son, Gee.