Shane Christopher Boyle

Shane Christopher Boyle obituary

Shane Christopher Boyle

Shane Boyle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Colvin Funeral Home - Princeton on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Shane Christopher Boyle, 51, of Princeton, passed away July 16, 2025 at his home in Princeton. He was born May 13, 1974 in Murphysboro, Illinois and worked at Toyota Manufacturing in assembly. Shane loved motorcycles, especially Harley Davidson and was often going on long bike rides. He rode a Ducati on occasion.

He enjoyed popping in to visit his family, especially his nieces and nephews and he will be missed.

Shane is survived by his parents, Linda and Raymond Boyle of Owensville; siblings, Rachel Greene (Josh) of Newburgh, Eben Boyle of Poseyville, and Brandon Boyle (Nichole) of Pike County and their seven children; and his life-long friends, Bob and Tracee Sparks.

Although not their biological father, several youngsters considered him a father and called him dad. He would want to honor those loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sereno "Bud" and Lorene Brines and his paternal grandparents, Hoyt and Anna Boyle.

A celebration of Shane's life will be July 31st, 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, Indiana, with Pastor Jeff Enochs officiating.

For those who wish, memorial contributions can be given to Colvin Funeral Home located at 425 N Main St., Princeton, IN 47670 to help with expenses. Online condolences can be given at ColvinFuneralHome.com where you can share a memory of Shane with his family. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boyle family.

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