Birth date: Oct 1, 1966 Death date: Jul 15, 2013
Milwaukee- Michael J. Boomsma, 46, passed away at his home on Monday, July 15, 2013 from complications of a stroke. He is now at home with his Lord. His family misses him dearly. His father, mother, sons, sister, brother-in-law, a Read Obituary
Dear Mike,
I wish you had been able to come to the farm and see the alpacas. I know that you were always interested and excited to talk about them. I am sorry we missed that opportunity for a visit.
You were a great friend to my brother August and truly treasured by your sister Rachel. May you rest in peace.
Helen
The news of Mike's passing left me speechless and devastated. Mike was one of the most incredible people I have had the privilege to know. My friendship with Mike began back in 1987 at the University of Eau Claire and those memories of our time spent together will stay with me forever. Mike was always there for me no matter what I needed and would do anything for a friend. We all have Mike stories that will be told for years to come, and with his passing these memories and stories have all come flooding back. He was adventurous, kind, outgoing, loyal and so smart and insightful. He will be dearly missed. My heart aches with all of our loss. As I struggle to come to terms with the news of his passing, I do take comfort in knowing he is at peace.
Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that you are all in my heart during this incredibly difficult time. Although I am unable to attend Mike's funeral...I will be there in spirit.
Safe travels, Mike. We love you and will miss you.
Mike -- I haven't seen you in 25 years yet your infectious smile and love of life still resonates in my mind and heart. My deepest condolences to your family and children. Godspeed.
I knew Mike and Rachael in college. I remember him as being a positive person with a sense of humor. I am so sorry to here of his passing and hope and pray that his family find the needed strength in each other to get through this terrible loss. The best to all of you...Bob Schorr
Dear Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. It fills my heart with much sadness. I will always remember you for all of the good times we had in college as friends and roommates. Sorry I couldn't make the service, but I am there in spirt. My favorite memory of you is from the TKE house, when we peeled off the labels of all of your canned food, and adding some dog and cat food to the mix. It was a mystery what was for dinner for some time huh? Your humor and laugh was original and unique. You will be missed by more people than you know. See you on the other side of the moon Mike.
Had a lot of great memories of Mike in Eau Claire, he turned me on to great music and friends. He will be missed. My sympathies to friends and family.
Dear Boomsma Family,
Thinking of you in your sorrow and wishing you strength in the days ahead. Our prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Jerry and Linda Jardina
My deepest condolences to the family... I will cherish the many fond memories from college and our adventures in northern Wisconsin to find the best camping sites we still use today. Godspeed my friend.
Oh Michael, I am overwhelmed with memories of all the fun we had back at UWEC. Like Kyle the 'label peeling' incident at the TKE House is top 5 but I think my favorite memories of you come from my last year when I broke my ankle and I was in a half leg cast. You lived just down the block and actually had a bathtub (I didn't, just a shower stall) and you would let me come over to bathe. I couldn't work being a waiter so money was tight, or should I say almost non-existent. Being the resourceful guy I was I would show up just as you were making your dinner. You, being the compassionate and generous man that you were, always shared your meal with me.
I find myself at a loss for words right now... I can hear your baritone voice and your infectious laugh as if it was just last night, even though the last time I saw you was on your wedding day. Time speeds by so swiftly, sigh. You were an amazingly wonderful man Boomer who brought joy and mirth into the lives of all that came into contact with you. You will be sorely missed.
It is with a very heavy heart that I wish all of your loved ones and all those who loved you my deepest sympathies. Godspeed Boomer.
Dear Boomsma Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies as you deal with Mike's sudden passing. May it provide you comfort knowing Mike is now at peace and resting in the arms of our risen Savior. I loved working with Mike @ JCI and I will carry his memory and spirit with me all my days. Mike was a unique individual who had a wonderful sense of humor and looked forward to every project and challenge thrown in his path. Mike was a joy to work with and I am fortunate to have called him friend. Life has not been the same within these walls since his 1st stroke and his presence has been missed everday by so many. Peace be with you all.
