Bill J. Boyer
June 24, 2011
Bill J. Boyer, 80, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.
He was born September 28, 1930, in Chariton, Iowa. He graduated from East High School in June of 1948. He was a veteran of the Korean War, 5th Armored Division. Bill was awarded the Korean Service Medal and three Bronze Service Stars. On December 19, 1951, he was united in marriage to Melva Marie Adams. Together they had two daughters.
Bill retired in 1992 from Hawkeye Bank, where he served as Vice President for 44 years and four days. He served as Treasurer for the East High School Alumni Association from 1968 to 1999, and received the Hall of Fame Class of 1948 Award. Bill was a member of Baldwin Patterson Post 274 and the Saturday Lunch Bunch. He was also an active member of Miller United Methodist Church, serving on the board as Treasurer and was involved with the Mens Group.
Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years, Melva; daughters, Linda (Edward) Cunningham and Lesa (Martin) Davis, both of Urbandale; granddaughters, Lindsey (Mark) Scheibe of Marion, Iowa and Leanne and Jaimie Davis of Urbandale; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Madelyn Scheibe; sister, Peggy Kruse of Indianola; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011, followed by a service at 1 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. A private family burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Miller United Methodist Church, 3016 E. 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316.
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Vicki Hollingshead
06/29/2011
Melva,Linda&Lesa,
I just want to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Bill was a very kind and thoughtful person. Take care of each other and remember all the good times. Vicki
Lloyd and Linda Cunningham
06/28/2011
Melva, Linda and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Des Moines was better place because of Bill Boyer. He will be greatly missed. May God and your friends comfort you today and every day. Lloyd and Linda
Melissa Speed
06/28/2011
Lesa and Family -
I am so sorry for your loss - I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Hendrickson
06/28/2011
Linda and Family:
We are all thinking of you and praying for you. There really isn't the right thing to say at a time like this, but we're here for you. Love YA
Everyone at Bishop Drumm
Todd Major
06/28/2011
Lesa and family -- I was very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I know it's been a struggle lately but I feel he is in a much better place. God Bless your family and always remember the good times! Take care.
Denise Dejulian - Pioneer
06/28/2011
Lesa and Family
I want to extend to you and your family my heart felt condolences on the loss of your father. Please know you and your family are in our hearts and our prayers are with you. I pray for comfort and peace as you journey through this difficult time.