Michael Charles Boland was born in Altus, Oklahoma on December 18, 1957. At the age of seven months he joined the John L. Boland family. Michael attended pre-school at the Little Play House. Kindergarten and early grades were spent at Nichols Hills Elementary. Michael played the drums, loved music, and recently began his quest to master the guitar with his musical friend, Dr. Lee. From the time Michael could walk he loved music. He would play Beatles records over and over accompanying them with his drums. This love of music stayed with Michael his entire life. Another dream of Michael’s was architectural drawing. A dear friend, the late George Seminoff, encouraged Michael’s architectural interest. He gave Michael many tools for this project. Michael’s interest in architecture remained with him through his life. One of Michael’s greatest joys was singing in the Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir, first under the direction of Kerry and Marilee Barnett, and now led by the talented Josh Phelps. Michael cherished his adventure in traveling to London with the Westminster Church Choir. While there he loved spending time with his favorite organist, Eleanor Whitsett and her husband. Among the friends and doctors who have been most important in Michael’s life are, Dr. Erin Glasgow who has helped Michael for years; friend, Joyce Turley Nicholas and her children who gave him wonderful memories; Bill and Betty Davis and their children who also made Michael’s life richer; Ferrelyn Oakes, the Congregational Care Associate at Westminster Church; Michael’s relatives the Canon and Boland families and special close friends, Bob Kenney, Bill May, Jimmy Stavros, Dianne DuBose and Wade Pendell. Michael’s sister, Annie, and he were very close. Even Michael and Annie’s departure from this earth were just days apart. Michael was unselfish, thoughtful of others and his fellow man, loved his church, loved sports and was most proud of our Thunder basketball team. Michael’s mother, Lillian Boland, appreciates the support she has received from Dr. Steve Marsh and Dr. Randall Spindle and the entire staff of Westminster Presbyterian Church. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N Shartel Ave., Oklahoma City ,OK 73118.
Arrangements under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors, Oklahoma City, OK.
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