Mike Boyce of Animal Artistry dead of cancer

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11 January 2022, 07:45

Use Enough Gun

Mike Boyce of Animal Artistry dead of cancer

Just saw today that Mike Boyce, owner of Animal Artistry, recently died from his 9 month battle with cancer. Mike was one of the very best in the taxidermy business and had amazing displays at the SCI Conventions over the years. RIP Mike, your work lives on in the homes and offices of many!

11 January 2022, 09:11

bwanamrm

Condolences to his family and friends. Always admired his firm's work. May he rest in peace.

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11 January 2022, 09:42

Saeed

Very sad to hear this.

Condolences to his family.

11 January 2022, 09:58

Use Enough Gun

Here is a link to a notice on his death:

https://www.taxidermy.net/threads/440826/

11 January 2022, 18:46

mbogobutch

RIP Mike Boyce, great Taxidermist, and Scupltor hope the business continues, he built quite a leagacy.

11 January 2022, 18:58

Bwana338

I have known Mike Boyce for over 10 years.

He was a great artist and did some exceptional bronze work.

When I was in planning my first trip to Africa, he was a good person to visit with. Met him in 2010, and have stopped by Animal artistry to visit yearly, when I drive to Oregon for my spring salmon fishing trip. And when I pick up tags for hunting trips, and some times pick up some of my completed items.

my last correspondence was in December, may he rest in peace, and condolences to his wife and daughter.

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11 January 2022, 19:55

Kathi

UEG,

Thank you for posting. We have used Mike exclusively since our first trip to Zim in 1994. Always enjoyed talking with him at the show and visiting with him at his shop when SCI had their convention in Reno.

He will be missed.

Kathi

kathi@wildtravel.net
708-425-3552

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

12 January 2022, 02:13

Dave Fulson

Very sorry to learn of this sad news.He ran a very talented crew of artists and will be remembered by many. RIP