In Remembrance Of
Donald R. Boyer
Donald Ray Boyer, 64, of Camden Point, MO passed away, Friday, July 20, 2018.
He was born on August 11, 1953 to Roy W. and Clara M. (Hudelson) Boyer in Anderson, MO. Don grew up in Neosho and graduated from Neosho High School in 1971. He then attended Crowder Junior College and graduated from Southwest Missouri State in Springfield, MO where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.
On January 1, 1974 he was united in marriage to Gloria Elliff. After their marriage they lived in Marshall, MO and in 1984 they moved to Camden Point where they made their home. Don and Gloria enjoyed their second home in Pineville, MO where he spent his days during his retirement, gardening and cutting wood. Most of all, Don loved to watch his grandchildren and their teammates participate in their various activities.
Don retired from the Farm Service Agency after 30 years of service. He was very active in the Camden Point Athletic Association, maintaining the Camden Point Baseball Fields, and coached youth baseball, softball and basketball. Don was involved in the building of the Camden Point Community Center. Don served on the North Platte School Board and was President of the Water Board.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jane Boyer and brother Guy Boyer.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria, of the home; son, Travis Boyer and wife Kendra; daughter, Monica Boyer; grandchildren, Drew, Zoe, and Harper; sister, Faye Whited and husband Vaughn; brothers, Bruce Hudelson and wife Glenda, Danny Boyer and wife Nellie, George Boyer and wife Ronda, Jessie Eggleston and husband Geoff, Joe Boyer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Geraldine Cox; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Fred and Julie Cox and Brett and Beth Cox; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26th Camden Point Christian Church
Burial: Camden Point Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
Donations may be made to the Camden Point Christian Church or the North Platte Foundation.
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Chris (Moser) Putman
Gloria, I heard today of your loss. Jim and I are so sorry. We pray you feel God’s peace during those hours you miss Don the most.
David Baker
Sorry for your loss
Mr and Mrs Larry Desmond
So sorry for your loss
Katherine V Lewis
So sorry for your loss. To the family of Donald. Love you folks. Your cousin. Katherine
Nick Galetti
Don was a great guy to be around. Positive and easy to talk to. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace good buddy.
Shiela Atchison
So sorry for your loss!! Prayers for the family.
Tina Buckler
I’m so sorry. Prayers for all of you.
Sandy Smail
Gloria,
I have no words…I weep with you and your children. Praying, praying, praying….
Gayla Elliff Slish
HUGS with PRAYERS for my Cousins: Gloria Kaye and Family. I am so sad. I pray that God will comfort all of you, and give you daily and nightly strength. May you cherish all your good memories of Don. I keep thinking about him, and his passion for his garden. He loved his family, and his family loved him. We will all miss him. Kaye – I’m here for you, and I always will be. May the good Lord give us opportunities to visit. I love you all. HUGS with PRAYERS forever.
Sandy Stiefer
I’m sorry for your loss of your dad, Travis. My thoughts and prayers ate with you and your family.
Joe Mickelson
Deeply sorry for your loss.
Connie Dorl
Prayers for the family. Don was a wonderful person and will truly be missed by all that knew him.
Tricia Meyer Moore
Gloria, Travis, and Monica, my deepest condolences. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.