James L. Boyer

James L. Boyer 87, formerly of Gilbertsville, husband of the late Jacqueline (Schnable) Boyer and the late Jean (Rhoads) Boyer, passed away on May 16, in his residence at Keystone Villa. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late George E. and Blanche (Dengler) Boyer and Evelyn (Yergey) Furlow. Jim was a graduate of Pottstown High School and worked for 50 years for Bell Telephone. In retirement, he was a delivery driver for Napa Auto Parts in Pottstown. He was a very active member at New Hanover Lutheran Church in Gilbertsville. Jim was a member of Stichter Lodge 254 F&M and served as Worshipful Master in 1968 and was awarded a certificate for 60 years of membership. He was a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Reading serving as Commander in Chief 2003-2005, Thrice Potent Master of Reading Lodge of Perfection 1988, Coronated Honorary Member of Supreme Council 33° in 1991, Constantine Conclave Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine – Puissant Sovereign 2010, Excelsior Mark Lodge of Philadelphia – Worshipful Master 2003, Raja Temple – Reading, Royal Arch Chapter 271 and the Golden Eagles. Surviving are sons: Michael Boyer, Steven Boyer, husband of Maria, Phillip Boyer, husband of Jen, and James Boyer, husband of Lisa, stepson Scot Smale husband of Kelly, stepdaughters Debra Smale, and Darlene Medlar, wife of Jeff; brother Allan Buffenmyer, 10 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren, 2 nieces, and a nephew. The family wished to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Keystone Villa IL & PC, the entire team from Caring Hospice and all the caregivers at Chestnut Knoll Home Care. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory can be made to: Caring Hospice 400 Commerce Dr. Suite C, Fort Washington, PA 19034, Chestnut Knoll at Home Services 137 Montgomery Ave, Suite. 100 Boyertown, PA 19512 or Boyertown Community Ambulance 2 E. 2nd St. Boyertown, PA 19512. Services will be held Thursday May 22, 2025 at New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church (2941 Lutheran Rd., Gilbertsville, PA 19525). Viewing will be from 9:30AM to 10:45 AM. Masonic service will begin at 11:00 AM immediately followed by the church service, officiated by Rev. Matthew Finney. Luncheon will be served in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be private.