Margaret C. (Thurn) Bouyack Obituary (1934

Margaret Clare (Thurn) Bouyack, 90, of rural Clyde died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Margaret was born in York Township on August 10, 1934, to Byron and Berniece (Dagg) Thurn. She attended York School, graduating in 1952. On August 28, 1952, Margaret married the love of her life, Herbert William Bouyack. She happily kept their home, tended to their eight children, and provided meals and cared for him until his passing on March 8, 2021. Her love for him would surpass his earthly life and serve as an example of Godly love, respect, and dedication to everyone who knew them. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clyde. Her life was woven with love, faith, and an extraordinary dedication to family. She embraced the farm life, raising cows and sheep, and tending to a garden that seemed to thrive under her care. With boundless curiosity, she took a sincere interest in everything her children and grandchildren did, cheering them on with pride. She beamed as her family grew to include 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A devoted Christian, she lived her faith through kindness, welcoming every person she met as a friend. Her hands transformed wool sheered by her husband from the family sheep into beautiful crafts. Her family can still recall the smell of wool being dyed on the stove or arriving at the farm to see batches of vividly dyed wool drying in the sun on screens in the yard. She carded and spun wool by hand and taught many people to do the same. She truly enjoyed sharing this craft with people from all walks of life. Like the wool, she spun joy, laughter, and compassion into the lives around her. Known for her warm, genuine laugh, she was the steadfast rock, listening ears and softest shoulder for those who needed her. She was a wonderful sister, an adoring mother, and a doting grandmother whose love knew no bounds. To be loved by her was to be truly seen, accepted, and cherished. Her legacy of love and kindness is a gift that will live on in the hearts she touched forever. Mrs. Bouyack is survived by her eight children, Herbert (Twila Cade) Bouyack, Jr. of Olathe, Kansas; Sherri (John) Glass of Clyde; Sue (Daniel) Warner of Fremont; James (Jay Neuman) Bouyack of Columbus; Frederick (Sherry) Bouyack and Amelia (Steve) Keown all of Clyde; Connie (Jeff) Heitman of Napoleon; and Peggie (Steve) Avers of Elmore and all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Rosalie Moyer of Bloomville. She was preceded in death by her sister Regina Smith and brother Edward Thurn, Sr. Visitation will be in the parish hall from 9:30 am until the service in the sanctuary at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Forest Street, Clyde, with Pastor Gerry Gosnell officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Youth and Social Fund.