Stephen (Garth) Boyett
Garth was born September 14, 1954 in Sonora, California to Haskell Eugene Boyett and Wanda Jean Boyett. Garth passed away on April 3, 2021 due to heart complications.
Garth was predeceased by his father, Hack Boyett, and survived by his wife of 33 years Jeanne Smithson Boyett, his mother Wanda Boyett, and his beloved sister, Sharon Regner (Don) and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.
Garth worked for Davey Tree Surgery for 20 years and spent the remainder of his career working for Pace Supply Corp.
Garth loved fishing, golfing, skeet shooting and hiking with his wife Jeanne and his much loved Cocker Spaniel Charley.
Garth was a wonderful husband who always put his family first and did everything he could to take care of and love his family. We will miss him forever.
At Garth's request there will be no service. Eggen and Lance Chapel is handling all the arrangements.

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Published by Press Democrat on Apr. 11, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
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Paul Smithson Jr

April 16, 2021

My uncle Garth was an awesome guy. He was very reserved and a man of few words. He was always very active working on household projects or taking his beloved dogs for daily walks around spring lake or other local parks. Sometimes going with my Aunt Jean on kayak adventures and always taking their dog with them on vacations. He was also a master at stacking fire wood. Garth and Jean would always keep their fireplace warm and welcoming during winter.
I will always remember going over there for pool party’s and birthdays where Garth was always running the BBQ and Aunt Jean was being the best hostess. He was a Master barbecue chef and the proof was in the meat, no matter what he cooked it was always perfect. The only times I remember where he wasn’t at the BBQ was when our family came to visit was on Christmas. I will miss his delicious BBQ.
I did find a way to get him to talk to me, I would bombard him with so many questions he had no choice than to answer them because he was never going ask me stop. That’s how kind he was. I got to know Garth when we would work together on many projects around his home. When we were working I would ask him about the bohemian grove in Monte Rio where a younger Garth worked during the summer. His father was actually a member there. I heard about all the richest people in the whole world meet there to plan next year and how they can use there money to influence the world to get themselves wealthier. Well that’s why I wanted know everything he remembered. All Garth would tell me was he saw some famous actors and Ronald Reagan. Garth was also the perfect person to work there or to tell a secret, because he would never be one to gossip. I knew I could trust him with anything. I will always have a special place in my heart for Garth who I will love forever and never forget.

Paul Smithson Jr. Garth’s nephew and buddy

Kate Miral

April 15, 2021

My (H)uncle Garth was loved by those around him. He held a very special place in my life and in my heart since I was a little child when he and his wife, my Auntie Jeanne, would babysit me and take me places. A lifelong friendship ensued with countless John Wayne movies, Giants and 49er games. Uncle Garth was the king of the barbecue and roasts and always made us feel special whenever we were invited over making sure everything was just right.

He made time in my young life to take me special places just the two of us, and I will never forget his reaction when I called him and told him that I was expecting children of my own. Uncle Garth was not a man of many words, but of deep and steadfast feelings. He was fiercely loyal and devoted to his wife and family, hard working and kind. He was an animal lover and incredibly kind and loving to his dogs throughout his life. He could catch a fly in flight between his fingertips and he had a witty reply and a chuckle for all occasions. He will be deeply missed.

I wish that my children had more time to create the memories that I cherish with their gentle and kind Uncle Garth. He will not be forgotten and we are lucky to have known him.

Cliff Cordeiro

April 14, 2021

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Paul and Paula

April 13, 2021

Garth you will be missed you were a good friend I’ll stay close with Jeanne

Jeanne Darmstadt Olson

April 13, 2021

A very sweet man, he was always happy 2 see me when I came 2 visit. I am so grateful he married my dear friend Jeanne. His smile & kindness is what I will remember most. Love, Jeanne

Wenda Coffey

April 12, 2021

So sorry to learn about Garth's passing. I remember him as a very nice person.

Nancy Grenier

April 11, 2021

My sincerest condolences to Garth's family. Garth was a standup guy, helpful, kind, and a great person. He will be sadly missed. I always enjoyed working with him, and when he did have something to say, he would always make me laugh. R.I.P. Garth. Prayers to all of your family.

Don

April 11, 2021

Had the pleasure of working with Garth at Pace Supply.
Spent years working into the early morning hours with him. Working 11+ hours a night you become more than just coworkers you become friends and family.
He was the same person on and off the clock a genuine person.
You will be missed.

Leslie & George Hudson

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Todd Dempsey

April 11, 2021

I had the pleasure of working With Garth for many years at Pace. He was a man of few words but his words carried weight, and we all respected this man like no other. We will miss his sly little smile and all of his sarcasm but most of all we will miss a friend
Todd Dempsey

Evon Lueken

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Evon Lueken

April 11, 2021

I may have met Garth once time but what I do know is that Jeanne loved him so very much and that Garth was her soulmate. I pray for you Jeanne in your time of grief and know that you are loved by many.

Jeremy, Jessica, Jill and Jake

April 10, 2021

I have wonderful memories with Uncle Garth. He was a wonderful man who will be missed.

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