Gary Wayne Boyer Obituary (1937

Gary Wayne Boyer passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the age of 85. After several months of declining health, Gary peacefully went home to rest with his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Gary managed his illness/pain with strength and grace. He always wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. During his final days, he was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who he adored more than anything else in the world. Gary was born in Keokuk, IA on March 23, 1937 - the oldest of three children. Even at a young age, because of his work ethic and desire to take care of his family he ran a paper route and pumped gas at a gas station. He was eventually hired part-time at Hoerner-Waldorf Box Company and worked a second part-time job at the A&P Grocery Store until he was hired at the box company full-time. Gary had several positions and the company had several name changes throughout his 37-year career. In addition to his work career, he was a member of the National Guard Reserves from 1955 to 1964. In 1957 Gary married Barbara Sue Craig and they made their home in Keokuk, IA until 1964 when Gary was transferred to Sand Springs, OK with the box factory. Sand Springs was their home until they moved to Richmond, TX in June 2022. Members of Broadway Baptist Church since 1964, centering their lives on God, family and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his grandparents (who raised him), parents, brother (Bobby) and sister (Judy). He is survived by his wife Barbara; son, Bruce Boyer and wife Mary Lou; daughter, Debbie Parker and husband Fred; two grandsons, Craig Boyer and wife Missy of Edmond, OK, and Matthew Parker and wife Sydney of Rosenberg, TX; two granddaughters, Amanda Boyer of Edmond, OK, and Rebekah Noriega and husband Chris of Richmond, TX; 1 great-grandson, Landon of Rosenberg, TX; 6 great-granddaughters, Grace, Mary and Lucy of Edmond, OK, and Sophia, Emma and Madeline of Richmond, TX; as well as nieces/nephews and many friends and loved ones. There will be a casual "Celebration of Life" to honor and remember Gary's life. The gathering will be at Broadway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Gary's love and commitment to his church can make donations to Broadway Baptist Church, "I Love My Church" fund (in honor of Gary Boyer). Please send all donations to 1000 N. Adams Road, Sand Springs, OK 74063.