Obituary for Richard David Boyer
CASA GRANDE, AZ Richard “Dick” Boyer, 74, passed away at home on April 7, 2021 in Casa Grande, Arizona surrounded by his loving family and pet Kiwi. Dick is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Bernice (Cassaw) Boyer, brother Frank “Todd” Konifka, sisters Judy Chapman and Shirley Wagner.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Diane Boyer, his children Rick Boyer and Lynnette (Jack) Lavigne, and his pride and joy grandchildren Alex and Ashley Lavigne, along with countless nieces and nephews whom he loved.
Dick was an avid bowler and singer. In the 70’s-80’s he had a few bands; playing clubs in NY’s Capital District Region, even getting a chance to sing with The Platters. He enjoyed camping with his grandchildren and RV traveling. Throughout his life, Dick loved deep-sea fishing in Maine as a teen with his beloved aunt “Auntie” and carried the tradition on with his son, grandson, and nephews. He also loved playing “Texas hold’em” with the gang at Palm Creek in AZ.
Dick served his country proudly in the United States Navy.
Throughout his life he touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all.
Committal services with military honors will be held on Friday June 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Diane Boyer, his children Rick Boyer and Lynnette (Jack) Lavigne, and his pride and joy grandchildren Alex and Ashley Lavigne, along with countless nieces and nephews whom he loved.
Dick was an avid bowler and singer. In the 70’s-80’s he had a few bands; playing clubs in NY’s Capital District Region, even getting a chance to sing with The Platters. He enjoyed camping with his grandchildren and RV traveling. Throughout his life, Dick loved deep-sea fishing in Maine as a teen with his beloved aunt “Auntie” and carried the tradition on with his son, grandson, and nephews. He also loved playing “Texas hold’em” with the gang at Palm Creek in AZ.
Dick served his country proudly in the United States Navy.
Throughout his life he touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all.
Committal services with military honors will be held on Friday June 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.