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Grant Boyer Obituary
Grant S. Boyer
of Conklin
Grant S. Boyer, 84, of Conklin, passed away blanketed by the love and prayers of his family on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Betty Culp; and his brother, Darrell. He is survived by his loving wife, of 58 years, Anne; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sharon, Rockledge, FL, Jeffrey and Carrie, Clifton Park, NY; a daughter, Susan Johnson, Hillcrest, NY; granddaughter, Taylor Johnson, Hillcrest, NY; step grandchildren, Luke and Brooke Bernthon, Endwell, NY and Cory Bernthon, Clifton Park, NY; two brothers, Walter Boyer, Gower City, PA, Rufus Boyer, Mechanicsburg, PA; two sisters, Alma Carl, Elysburg, PA, and Florence Troxell, Tyler, TX. After 31 years of service as a mechanical engineer, he retired in 1989 from CAE Link. Grant served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from March 1943 to November 1946, on the Susquehanna Valley School District Board of Education from 1962 to 1968, and as Councilman for the Town of Conklin from 1969 to 1982. He was a life member of The Binghamton Rifle Club, Amateur Trapshooting association and a member of Silver Lake Rod & Gun Club, and Erdman, PA. Sportsmen's Association. He volunteered at the local CHOW Pantry and Meals on Wheels. The family would like to thank the physicians and nurses at Wilson Hospital for their compassion, support, and care throughout this difficult journey.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 975 NY Rt. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 with Rev. Thomas Cantucci officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Grant to the CHOW pantry at St. Mary's Church, 975 NY Rt. 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.savagefs.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Grant Boyer
Paul Fleischmann
December 27, 2009
Those of us that worked with Grant remember a tough, no nonsense engineer who would go to the mat for his principles and his people. But beneath that toughness was the undercurrent of humor and heart, given away by the sly grin and quick quip that would warm the heart of his harshest critic. Goodbye, old friend, we’ll miss you and hope that the engineering angels are watching over you. We send our sincere condolences to the family.
Paul and Jan Fleischmann
John Councilman
December 26, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of Grant, I had the pleasure of working with him at Singer-Link, great guy, always wore a shirt & tie, that's how I remember him. Rest in peace Grant.
Art & Cynthia Lindley
December 21, 2009
Our love and prayers go out to you, Aunt Anne, and the family. We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Grant's passing.
Mike Kalaf and family
December 21, 2009
Dear Ann, Jeff, Sue & John,
Grant's character, wisdom and spirit will remain in my heart forever! He was a very special person!
Roger Stafford
December 19, 2009
Ann and Family, I am very sorry to hear about Grant.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will never foget the good times at the gun club. God Bless
December 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan Mayotte and Family
December 19, 2009
Dear Ann and family,
We are sorry to hear of Grant's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jeanne and Sue Potter
Lakeland Florida
dolly cowgill
December 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so glad I got to see him in June when I was home. I will always remember all the good times we had. My heart hurts for all of you. Love, Dolly Cowgill
December 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now John (and family). Many hours of laughing and happy times we spent in your home when we were young.
Mike and Sue Vimislik
Ron Palmatier
December 18, 2009
I'm thankful I had the opportunity to see Grant again this past summer while visiting New York. I will always remember him for the strength of his character. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
December 18, 2009
I worked with Grant for many years and enjoyed good times with him until I retired. I always remember him at Christmas for his practice of planting the yearly tree in the yard after the holidays. I offer his family my sincere condolences.
Frank Zedik
December 18, 2009
I worked with Grant for many years and enjoyed good times with him until I retired. I always remember him at Christmas for his practice of planting the yearly tree in the yard after the holidays. I offer his family my sincere condolences.
Kathy and Steve Pofahl
December 18, 2009
Our sympathy to all the family of Grant. Our son Andy thought very highly of him via the gun club.
Brian Southern
December 18, 2009
Our sympathies to the family of Grant.We knew Grant from working at Link. May God grant you strength during this time of sadness.
john bares
December 18, 2009
sincere condolences to his family during this time of sorrow,,, will remember grant & his spirit w/kindness
David Wood
December 18, 2009
Boyer Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Grant was a Conklin icon. He was a great customer when I had the repair shops in Conklin. Will never forget his great wit and smile,
Joe and Dolores Hauptfleisch
December 18, 2009
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our fellow parishioners. May you all find comfort in the sweet memories that you have of life with Grant. May God bless each one of you.
Sue Tong
December 18, 2009
Dear Boyer Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. He was a wonderful, caring man, and I enjoyed working with him. After he left Link, he spent a few hours with my dad, Ernie, at Keesler's Garage. Good memories.
Wade Troxell
December 17, 2009
Uncle Rusty will be missed dearly by his entire extended family. He was a man of strong character, quick wit, and great warmth. He was a solid role model for me while growing up. I share his middle name while my son shares his first. Grant Boyer will be a part of us always.
Tom & Nancy Reed
December 17, 2009
To Ann and Family: I knew Grant for over 40 years and we worked together at Link for at least 30 years. We became great friends and shared our other interst in firearms. His strong work ethic and dedication to our company were inspiration to many, and we also shared these values. Fond memories of Grant will always be with us. God bless.
David Ayres
December 17, 2009
I knew Grant for over fifty years and he was a remarkable gentleman. His contributions to the Conklin community were enormous in his volunteer work. His wry sense of humor will not be forgotten and we will miss him terribly.
Ed Stephenson
December 17, 2009
To the Boyer Family: Grant will be deeply missed by all of those he touched. I had the greatest respect for Grant, and I very much enjoyed the time I shared with him.
God Bless
Dave Dingler
December 17, 2009
Dear Family, So sorry to hear of your loss of Grant. I worked with Gran for many years at Link and the All Seasons Outdoor Club. We got to be very good friends and will miss his emailed jokes and notes. God Bless!
December 17, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Boyer and family. Mr. Boyer was a joy.
The doctor's and staff at Vingelis and Lee Family Dental
Willie Soule
December 17, 2009
I will miss him.We were becomming very good friends at the gun club.Thursday nights will never be the same without him.He will forever be in our hearts.
We will meet again.
December 17, 2009
Dear Family of Grant,
I knew Grant via trapshooting. Was with Grant when he broke his first 100 straight at the Pa. State shoot. He won Senior Vet Championship that year. I
knew him to be a kind and good man. I man I was proud to know. God Bless and
may Grant S. Boyer rest in Peace with the Lord.
Dick Brauer
Tunkhannock,Pa.
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