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Andrea Regina Boyer

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Andrea Boyer Obituary

BOYER Andrea Regina Boyer was born October 21, 1981 in Ft. Benning, Georgia. On January 23, 2007, while doing what she loved the most, her life's work of caring for animals her life was tragically taken. As a child, Andrea lived in Texas, Australia, Hawaii and Seattle. Finally, she settled in Middleburg, FL where she graduated from Middleburg High School and lived in Middleburg her adult life. She completed Animal Control Officer Training School and periodically attended The Animal Dental Training Center in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked for the city of Jacksonville with Animal Care and Control, prior to working at Wells Road Vet Medical Center. The clinic will never be as clean and organized as it was when Andrea was there. Andrea was well known and loved by many in the field of veterinary medicine and animal welfare. So many patients and clients were fortunate to have experienced the dedicated love and attention that Andrea provided. A ndrea will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Shad Boyer; her canine children, Helen, the one eyed pit bull and Buford, the basset; her parents: Thomas and Elizabeth Cochlin; grandmother, Regina “Mimi” Bennett; 2 sisters: Michele Cochlin and Amber Cochlin; 4 aunts: Karola Brazeale, Karen Schroeder, Roberta Andrews and Jan Thurber; 2 uncles: Charles Bennett and Tim Cochlin; numerous cousins and her clinic family at Wells Road Vet Medical Center. A candlelight gathering will be held 4 PM, Saturday (TODAY) at Wells Road Vet Medical Center, 1447 Wells Road, Orange Park. A celebration of Andrea's life will be held 2 PM Sunday, January 28, 2007 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVEMMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park. Flowers will be accepted at the Wells Road Vet Medical Center or the funeral home, as well as those desiring to make donations please donate to St. Francis Animal Hospital, Inc., P.O. Box 24634, Jacksonville, FL 32241. Tributes may be posted by visiting www.mem.com . Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 27, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrea Boyer

20 Entries

Mia Janowski

February 21, 2007

I met Andrea at the clinic and she was so sweet to me and my new kitty. I could tell how much she loved the animals and what she did. I am so sorry for all the family, friends and staff. I hope we can all learn life can be so fragile. She is in heaven taking care of all the little animals, Gods helper. God Bless you all.

Tracy Jackson-McCoy

February 21, 2007

Shad, I'm very sorry for your loss.

Heather Szala

February 20, 2007

Shad,
I graduated with Andrea and hung out with you and her while my boyfriend worked with you at Ronnies. I am very sorry to hear about your lost. She is a very great person and is in a better place.

Sheila Williams Wainwright

February 5, 2007

Dear Family,
It has been so long since I have seen any of you. I never met Andrea. She was beautiful & I wish I had known her. I can't begin to imagine the grief you feel. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Your Loving Cousin & Niece,

Sheila

Kim Peters

January 30, 2007

Amber,
I can not even imagine what you are going through right now. I have not see you guys in years and to hear about this on the news I thought...that is not the Andrea that I once knew. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family!!!

January 29, 2007

Shad, Rae and family,

I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

"time does not heal, it makes a half-stitched scar. that scar can be broken and you feel grief as total as in it's first hurs."

God Bless,

Darrell and Marie Allison

kim scallan

January 29, 2007

My deepest sympathy goes out to Andrea's husband and family. I knew her from the vet clinic, she was always attentive to my animanl's need's. Haven's animal kingdom opened it's gates to let her in to care for all of God's creatures in Haven as she did on earth.

Michelle & Melissa Hamilton

January 29, 2007

I did not know Andrea, but I do know she was a wonderful person. She was very caring and giving. On Christmas Day 2005 my sisters cat was very sick and in the hospital, and my sister was so worried. Andrea, set aside time on Christmas day to tend to her cat (Petrie) she called my sister to let her know that Petrie was doing great and not to worry. Now, God has called her home to be the Angel in spirit as she was on earth. May god bless her family and give them strength to continue their journey in life.

Charlotte Grubbs

January 28, 2007

Andrea was such a great person to work with. She was the type of person you could talk with for hours while smoking cigarettes and not get bored. I only wish I could have spent more time with her. As I work, I will think of her often and only hope that I can one day have the same energy she did while at work. I am sorry for your loss Shad, Amber (fish lady) and the rest of Andrea's family.

Steven Anthony Bullock

January 28, 2007

Andrea, you where always a true friend, one I could come and talk about anything. I remember the conversations we in high school. You are the sweetest girl I ever knew. I send my deepest sympathy to you parents and your husband. My heart goes out them!

Mo and Chuck Colarusso

January 28, 2007

Rae and Shad, Chuck and I are so very sorry for your loss of a beloved wife and daughter-in-law. Her love of animals is going to put her in a very special place in God's Home. Cherish the memories of this very special woman.
Love,
Mo and Chuck

Courtney Lott

January 28, 2007

My deepest condolences go to the family during this time. A few weeks ago, Andrea spent about a half hour with me at the vet clinic, giving me information on taking care of my cats. She was so nice and attentive to us, going over every detail. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

michelle r.

January 28, 2007

I worked with Andrea in 2004 at Wells Road Vet. She was a very cool person and so good at her job. She was one of those people who I just kind of "clicked with" even though I didn't know her for very long. This is a tragic loss and her memory will be honored forever.

January 27, 2007

Dearest Shad,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your precious memories of Andrea bring you comfort. God will provide you the strength to get through the days ahead.
The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. Psalms 37:39
Our love to you,
Ricky, Shawn, and Ricky Earl (Byron, GA)

Christina Dasher

January 27, 2007

I did not know her, but shared in with her joy and never ending love of animals. When one takes time to give back to Gods creations, they will always be remembered. We must all do our best to continue what Andrea was trying to do, THAT IS CHANGE THE WORLD! You will be missed.

Marsha Pullen

January 27, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Andrea was always so wonderful with my Welsh Corgi, Packer. It won't be the same without her. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. We all know she is standing on the Rainbow Bridge with all her four legged friends.

Renee Kinsey

January 27, 2007

Andrea was a very special person who will be dearly missed by many; both human and animal alike. We shared a deep, life-long passion for animals and I felt truly blessed to have known and worked with her at the Animal Care and Control Center. Shad and Amber, you have my deepest sympathy for this tragic loss. I will always remember Andrea with love and respect. God bless you and your family during this sad time.

Brenda, Tim, Andrea Cunningham

January 27, 2007

Our condolences to Andrea's husband and family. I enjoyed seeing Andrea at Wells Rd Vet when ever I had to take one of my five dogs in. You could see the love in her eyes that she had for the animals. She would go out of her way to help anyway she could. The animal world has lost a wonderful, caring person. She talked to my granddaughter about having the same first name's. Very special young lady that was taken to soon from this earth.

A fellow animal lover

January 27, 2007

I was not lucky enough to have known Andrea although she sounds like a person i would have immediately been drawn to. Her love of life and animals was apparent in all the writings about her.
To her family and friends i extend my deepest sympathies and prayers. I hope that in time your memories and with the Lord's help and love you will find comfort.

Christina Martin

January 27, 2007

I have never met Andrea, but I have followed this news story since it broke and my heart is broken. I am so sorry for her family for such a tragic loss. It is senseless for such a thing to happen and all that the family can do now is accept that God has a purpose for her to be with him. God Bless the family!

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