Dr. Charles Boyce, a faculty member in the WSU Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology for 11 years in the 1960s and '70s, died Monday in Naples, Fla. He was 77.

Dr. Boyce joined the WSU School of Medicine in March, 1966, and was a pioneer in the development, standardization and treatment in the field of gynecologic oncology. While at WSU, Dr. Boyce led the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and concentrated his work on peritoneal cytology as well as combined radiation and chemotherapy.

A native of Proctor, Vt., Dr. Boyce graduated from the University of Vermont Medical School in 1953. He served in the Navy during the Korean War, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander by the time of completing his tour of duty in 1964. Dr. Boyce then served on the staff of Henry Ford Hospital, where he completed his board certification in obstetrics and gynecology as well as gynecologic oncology.

After leaving the School of Medicine in 1977, Dr. Boyce went to Portland's Mercy Hospital and eventually retired in 1989 as head of the Department of OB/GYN at Maine Medical Center.

Dr. Boyce is survived by his four children and their families, four in-laws and six nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held tomorrow in Naples.