Roger Mark Boisjoly

Roger Mark Boisjoly
1938-2012

NEPHI, UTAH -- Our beloved Roger Mark Boisjoly's time on earth has ended. He passed away January 6, 2012, in Nephi, Utah, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 25, 1938 in Lowell, MA to Joseph Antonio Boisjoly and Isabell St. Cyr.

He was raised and educated in Lowell, MA and graduated from the University of Lowell with a degree in mechanical engineering. He married Roberta Malcolm on April 21, 1962 and they were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity on September 25, 1976. In his college years Roger enjoyed hockey and tennis. Roger worked in the aerospace industry for 27 years. Later he started his own business in forensic engineering and enjoyed speaking to universities on ethics. Roger cherished his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. He was grateful for his calling of teaching the gospel doctrine class where he grew in his knowledge and his desire to share his testimony. He is survived by his wife, Roberta, of 49 years; daughters, Norma Patterson (Ken), and Darlene Richens (Ken); 3 brothers, Ronald (Claudia), Russell (Carol), Richard (Karen); and grandchildren, Tyler, Josh, Alisha, Ashley, and Brooke Richens and Nicole, Grant, and Aimee Patterson.

BOISJOLY -- Funeral services were held Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nephi North Stake Center. He will be missed.