Obituary of Klinton Joshua Jacob Boylan

Klinton Joshua Jacob Boylan, 23, our beloved husband, devoted father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, & friend, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Thurs, Dec 20, 2007 after a courageous year battling cancer. Klinton was born Sept 18, 1984 in Medford OR & moved to Tacoma at age 4. Since he was young, he desired to do the right thing. A man of integrity, his passion in life was Christ. What mattered most to him was to know the Lord deeply & share Jesus with others. He met the love of his life, Elizabeth Harris at 16 & married her Aug '03. Klinton was always the first to help wherever there was a need. His finest quality was the love he had for his family. He loved to sing, play guitar/bass, & write music. His career as an electrician began at 17. He was diagnosed Jan 2, 2007 & fought hard to live as long as he could. He endured numerous treatments constantly aware his life was in God's hands, knowing whatever happened, Christ was with him. Klinton was preceded in death by his child Erin Joy who is now snuggled securely in daddy's arms. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, daughter Isabelle(3) his princess, son Noah(1) his little man, father & mother Martin & Glynis Boylan, grandparents Ed & Anne Boylan, Manuel & Virga Freeman, father & mother-in-law, James & Roxanne Harris, six siblings, fifteen brother & sister-in-laws, eighteen nieces & nephews, numerous relatives & countless friends. "To live is Christ, to die is gain!" Phil 1:21. Donations greatly appreciated to help his family: Columbia Bank- Klinton Boylan Benefit Fund. Funeral Service to be held at Bethany Baptist Church, 713 S Hill Park DR, Puyallup WA 98373, 11:00AM, Sat Dec. 29, 2007. Arrangements by Edwards Memorial Center 253-566-1008.