Obituary
Alan "Irv" Boyer, 92, beloved husband of the late Marilyn; adored friend of Helen Siegel; loving father of Julie Boyer, Craig (Felice) Boyer and Rachel (Mark) Lee; cherished Papa Turkey of Robby (Klara) Boyer, Michael Boyer, Jamie (Doug) Krefman, Elana Abt, Jeremy Lee and Nathan Lee; devoted son of the late Rose and Morris Buyer; treasured brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Chapel service Monday 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For information and condolences, (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com
Service Information
Service : Monday, December 3rd at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit Dates For Alan "Irv" Boyer
Tradition directs us in the evening before the Yahrzeit dates listed below, the anniversary of our loved one's day of death, we are to kindle a candle in our homes as a reminder of their place in our hearts.
| Gregorian Date |
| 22nd of Kislev 5780 | 12/20/2019 |
| 22nd of Kislev 5781 | 12/8/2020 |
| 22nd of Kislev 5782 | 11/26/2021 |
| 22nd of Kislev 5783 | 12/16/2022 |
Click For Yahrzeit Blessings There is no formalized blessing for this moment, however one may choose to meditate on the influences that their loved one had on them and offer these short prayers in their memory.
Prayer on Lighting the Yahrzeit Candle
At this moment, I pause for thought in memory of my beloved ______________ I give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory. I kindle the Yahrzeit light in remembrance, sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories. As this light burns purely and clearly, so may the blessed memory of the goodness of my dear______________ illuminate my soul. May his/her soul be given life everlasting, and may his/her memory be a source of blessing to those who knew and loved him/her.
Additional Prayer
O God, I remember tonight the life of______________ As I light this candle to his/her memory, I put my trust in You and pray that his/her memory will serve as a blessing and source of inspiration to all people who knew and loved him/her.
May God remember the soul of Alan "Irv" Boyer who has passed to eternal rest. O God, I pray that you will keep the soul of my dear______________ united with us in the bond of life. In his/her memory, guide me so that I will live righteously, fulfilling Your will and serving our people. May his/her soul rest in peace and be remembered as a blessing.
O God, as I remember, Alan "Irv" Boyer I pray that I may emulate all that was good and righteous in his/her life. May his/her soul be given eternal life and his/her memory always remain a comfort and source of inspiration. A link has been broken in the chain that has bound us together, yet strong bonds of home and love hold us each to the other and we give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory.
While kindling the light.
Sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories, we kindle the light in remembrance. "The human spirit is the light of Adonai." (Proverbs 20:27). As this light is pure and clear, so may the blessed memory of ______________ illumine our souls.
Zich-ro-no (Zich-ro-na) li-ve-ra-cha.
His (her) memory is a blessing.
