William Robert Boyer's Obituary
William Robert Boyer Jr., 71 of Hume, IL, Desert Hot Springs, CA, and Cherryfield, ME, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home in Desert Hot Springs under the view of Mount San Jacinto.
Bill was born on January 7, 1945 in Decatur, IL the son of William Robert and Charlotte (Conklin) Boyer, Sr. He attended Hotchkiss School and was a graduate of Millikin University, proudly served in the US Navy Reserves, and served as an official on many committees and boards to include Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 664 in Falls Church, VA, active member of his church, First Congregational Church of Cherryfield and the Commodore of Petit Manan Yacht Club in Maine. He was a loving father and great friend who shared his passion for chess, sailing, camping, adventuring, and folk singing with his boys, grandchildren and friends. Making acquaintances and winning friendships came naturally to Bill with his jovial sense of humor and warm approachable personality.
Surviving him are his sons, William Robert Boyer, III (Kate) of Broadlands, IL; Todd P. Boyer (Rebekah) of Hebron, IN; and eight grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Kent.
The service to celebrate Bill’s life will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested as follows: First Congregational Church in Cherryfield, ME or Downeast Eqine and Large Animal Society – PO Box 485, Cherryfield, ME 04622
The family of William Robert Boyer, Jr. is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL. Please send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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