David Franklin Boyte

David Franklin Boyte, born May 31, 1934, in Nashville Tennessee, to John and Martha Boyte. Being the youngest of six children, he valiantly carried the label “spoiled” from birth. Dearly loved by his classmates at West High School, David excelled in basketball and baseball, was elected class officer and never let us forget he was voted “best looking in the class” of 1952.

David enlisted in the US Air Force in 1953 and honorably served his country for 12 years in such places as Morocco, Alaska, Florida, Mississippi and California. He left the military to work civil service at McLellan Air Force Base in Sacramento until he retired in 1985.

Dancing the night away with his service buddies in North Sacramento one evening in the spring of 1956, David spied a beautiful red head with just as much talent as him. Intrigued with each other, a conversation broke out. Story has it, Oleta pretended to be from Tennessee where he was from (a blatant lie) to win his affection, and it obviously worked. They charmed each other right into marriage. A few months later they wed in downtown Sac. The very next year they welcomed their first daughter, Karin into the family. Sheila joined the family in 1958 when they were stationed in Anchorage. After a four year stint in Alaska, they came home for a bit to Sacramento, enough time to welcome Phil, born in 1962. They didn’t stay long, however, with the next assignment taking them to Florida where Steve joined the bunch in 1963. David left the air force shortly thereafter, returned to civil service in Sacramento and rounded out the family with Carolyn, in 1967. He handed her his “spoiled” title and she wears it proudly. The family has expanded to include 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, living all over the continent.

David was introduced to the gospel meetings while stationed in Alaska and professed in 1959. He committed his life to serving God and loving the fellowship from that day on. David and Oleta welcomed many guests into their home for fellowship meetings, countless get togethers and yummy potlucks, as well as workers for overnight stays.

Shortly after Oleta passed away in 2015, David moved to the Sierra Regency and enjoyed his last years in the company of an engaging community filled with caring people, fun activities and a comfortable environment. He will be missed by his friends whom he relentlessly teased during “bean bag” baseball, and the ones he greeted each day with his pleasing smile and warm hello.

Words will never capture the essence of our dad, David. His life lived holds more weight than words can carry. We will miss him deeply, and bow humbly in thankfulness he was our dad with such a giving nature and deep love. Rest in Peace, Dad.