~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. John Clinton Boyer
April 1, 1937 ~ February 5, 2022
Betty Jane “BJ” Savard-Boyer
December 6, 1935 ~ May 26, 2023
Notice of passing…..retired Northwest
Airlines Captain John C. Boyer, age 84 (1937-2022) and wife BJ Boyer
(1935-2023). John joined Northwest Airlines
12-04-1967. Please see John’s obituary
below for Memorial Service arrangements.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/john-boyer-obituary?id=52436018
https://www.beachwoodsociety.com/obituaries/John-Boyer-7/#!/TributeWall
John Boyer Obituary
John Clinton Boyer, age 84, of Naples,
Florida, died on February 5, 2022. John was the son of John and Reba (nee
Buffington) Boyer, and loving husband of Betty Jane Savard-Boyer. He was
survived by his wife Betty Jane (BJ), who died on May 26 of this year, his sons
Scott and Paul (Debi), stepchildren Chris Rossett (Joe), Cindy Payne (Ernie),
Cherie Stutz (Vince) and Mark Savard (Christine) and many grandchildren. He is
predeceased by his stepchildren Bill (Susan), Gary, Bobby, Chip and Betty Jane.
John said that all he ever wanted to do was
fly. As a child growing up in Philadelphia, he was interested in aviation,
especially jets, building and crashing many model airplanes. He participated in
the US Air Force ROTC program at Penn State University and then served in the
USAF from 1959-1967. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.
During his service, he was a flight instructor on the T-33, and also flew the
F-86, F-102, especially the RF-101 "Voodoo", and was stationed in
Europe for four years. In 1967, he began a 30-year career with Northwest
Airlines, retiring as a Captain on the 747; an aircraft he loved and spoke of
reverently throughout his retirement. Curious throughout his life, John enjoyed
learning new things; some of which included motorcycles, photography and
darkroom, owning horses, flute, banjo, stamp collecting, sailing, zoo volunteer
work, juggling, reading, history; (especially the Civil War and World War II),
and furniture refinishing. After his retirement, he continued to fly
recreationally and learned computer skills such as simulated flying programs
and Excel, the latter of which he used as the secretary of his high school
reunion committee. He was a life-long fan of Penn State football. John was a
fine conversationalist, always ready to lend an ear and a kind word, to share a
good laugh, or an interesting observation.
As a friend, husband, father, and
grandfather, he is already missed by his large family and many friends. Family
and friends are invited to his graveside memorial service at 10:00 AM on
Monday, August 7, 2023, Calvary Cemetery, 235 Matsonsford Rd, Conshohocken, PA
19428. Luncheon to follow at Anthony's (Lamb Tavern) Springfield and Eagle
Rds., Springfield, PA 19064. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Dr., Memphis, TN 38105, or
to the charity of your choice.
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https://www.naplesnews.com/obituaries/ndn030636
https://www.beachwoodsociety.com/obituaries/Betty-Savard-Boyer/#!/Obituary
Betty Jane Savard-Boyer, 87, 26-May, The
Beachwood Society.
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