Obituary of Jayden Alexander T. Boyce

Jayden Alexander T. Boyce, 11, of Beach Park, IL, received his crown of life on Monday, November 13, 2017, as he laid peacefully between his loving parents. He was born on July 25, 2006 at Lake Forest Hospital. He attended Laremont School where he was loved so incredibly well by his teachers and the entire Laremont staff. 

Jayden was gentle, kind, and had a vibrant smile for everyone he met. He loved basketball, trucks, holding hands with his sisters, dancing with his mom, and playing with his dad. He impacted the lives of an entire community, and beyond, in his short time on earth — a legacy that will last for an eternity.
He was a brave warrior in the fight against Sanfilippo Syndrome and helped make significant strides in helping to find a cure. Because of his hero work, other children with Sanfilippo have a chance at a possible cure in the future. His life also inspired the creation of Oasis, the special needs ministry at Immanuel Church, where he attended since birth.

Jayden is survived by his parents, Justin and Stefanie Boyce of Beach Park; his sisters Brooklyn and Elliotte; his paternal grandparents, Ken and Joan Boyce (Bubba and Ama) of Beach Park; his maternal grandparents, Steve and Sherry Brandon (Papa and Nana) of Rockford, and Duane Bolling (Grandpa) of Belvidere; his aunt, Rian (Bill) Bogdala of Winthrop Harbor; his uncles Chad Boyce of Kenosha and Tyler Boyce of Zion. He is also survived by several cousins and a community of family and special friends whom love him dearly and are forever changed by his beautiful and courageous life.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with a service taking place immediately after at 12:00 p.m. Both will be held at Immanuel Church, 2300 Dilleys Road, Gurnee, IL 60031. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to The Trike Project Foundation, 337 Megan Place, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096. The family would also like to thank JourneyCare for walking with them through Jayden’s life and so gently navigating the last days of his earthly journey.