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Josephine M. (Koch) Boyer, wife of Charles E. Boyer, died on October 26, 2009 at the age of 87 years, in Indian River Estates, Vero Beach, Fla. Born in Lehighton, Pa., on May 27, 1922, she lived in Allentown, Pa.; Florham Park, N.J. and Bethlehem, Pa. before moving to Vero Beach over 13 years ago. While in New Jersey, she was employed by Ohaus Scale and then by Drew University as Administrative Aid to the Dean of Students and later as its Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Josie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. While at Indian River Estates, she remained very active, volunteering in its medical facility and serving as treasurer of the New To You shop for several years. Always beautifully dressed, Josie loved a good game of bridge and her crossword puzzles. Survivors: Husband of 66 years; sons, Richard and his wife, Karen of Bethlehem, Edwin and his wife, Beth of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Robert and his wife, Bonnie of Stewartsville, N.J.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: Burial will be in the Towamensing Cemetery, Fireline Road, Palmerton, Pa. at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian River Estates Chapel for audio equipment, 2100 Indian Creek Boulevard West, Vero Beach, FL 32966.
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Bruce Knoll
October 31, 2009
Dear Charles Boyer and family,
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. My parents always enjoyed the company of Josie and Charles for many years and enjoyed their frequent visits and friendship.
Sincerely,
Larry Kisslinger
October 31, 2009
Boyer family and friends,
My deep sympathy to all. God Bless Mrs. Boyer and may she rest in peace. Sincerely,
October 30, 2009
To Jossie's family, I did not Jossie very well myself, but she and my mother Margaret (Wolfe) Arner were very close friends as young girls in school. My mom often talked about her and their friendship. In later life when Jossie would winter in Fla. she would get together with Mother's closest friend of 70+ yrs, to play bridge. Her name was Marian Wetherhold of Emmaus. In the last 4 months Mom , Marian , and Josie have all left us and it feels like all my elder friends and relatives have been taken from us.It makes me feel like we have all moved up in line, we are no longer "the kids", we are the older generation. But I will always cherish their memory and all that they have given me, instilled in me, made me who I am today. And I am proud and grateful to have known these wonderful individual souls. I will try to live out the rest of my life with the dignity and faith that they carried with them.May our memories be sweet and our progression be blessed.Peace be with all of us here and departed. God Bless. Darryl Arner
Vince and Melanie Kistler Prete
October 30, 2009
Dearest Charles and cousins,
We were so sad to read of Josie passing. She was an icon of our family; a true role model. We want to express our most sincere, heart-felt empathy for the loss of your wife and mother. May the peace of Christ be with you.
October 29, 2009
Uncle Charles,
We were sorry to hear about Aunt Josie. Our hearts go out to you at this time. You are in our prayers.
Richard and Susan Koch
October 29, 2009
Uncle Charles,
I'm so sorry about Aunt Josie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless and take care,
Todd, Sue, and Matthew Beltz
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