Henry Boileau Obituary Slipping away quietly on November 28th at 7:30 am, Hank took his last fishing trip, saying goodbye one last time - now at home with Jesus. The passions of Hanks life were love of the Lord, fishing, his family, fishing, and his AA service and fishing! Hank spent the last few weeks resting at home overlooking the river, awaiting the time of departure and visiting with his many friends and family. Long will we remember those moments of his eyes sparkling in recognition and greeting, the hearty laughter, the remembrances of times shared many involving fishing stories and the tears of gratitude for recovery. One of Hanks greatest accomplishments occurred Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, as friends and family gathered around him and presented him with his 39th sobriety medallion. This medallion not only represented the transformed man Hank became through his association with AA and his faith in Jesus, but the positive influence for good his transformation had on countless others along the way. Others saw what he had and wanted it; Hank willingly shared the message of hope whenever he was asked. After learning of his diagnosis of MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome), Hank never complained, looking always to the future, one more fishing trip, one more possible cure. He was always grateful to his doctors and nurses: he knew he would either find a cure immediately or in eternity. As a family, we are extremely grateful to the help given us by the Richard M. Schulze Hope Lodge, through the American Cancer Society. Those wishing can make donations to this organization in memory of Hank at the following website https://donate.cancer.org/index?campaign=hl08minnmn Alternatively, tribute gifts in Hanks name can be made to Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge (www.mntc.org) as a way to continue the message of hope to people living with addictions. Designate Brainerd location if you wish. Hank was born on June 29, 1943 to: Alphonse E. and Emelia (Guzek) Boileau. Proceeded in death by his parents and son, Chad Allen Boileau (April 3, 1989). Survived by his wife, Loretta, Brainerd, MN; Daughter, Cherri Hannahs (Bob), Nisswa, MN; Granddaughters, Aimee Schmitz, Sartell, MN; and Ashley Borchardt, Brainerd, MN; Stepson, Jon Barrows (JoAnn), Grandchildren, Ethan Barrows & Allyson Barrows, Rockford, MN; Stepson, Daniel Barrows, Brainerd, MN; Step grandson, Brodie Barrows, Brainerd, MN; Brother, Jim Boileau (Connie), Brainerd, MN; Sister, Sharon (Dave) Thomas, Aloha, OR. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Heritage Assembly of God Church in Baxter. Visitation will begin the hour prior to services at the church. Visitation will begin the hour prior to services. SERVICES Funeral Services Thursday, December 01, 2016 11:00 AM Heritage Assembly of God Church 13242 Berrywood Dr. Baxter, mn 56425 Visitation will begin the hour prior to services.