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He was a life member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonary, S.J., U.S.A. and a member of the Oxnard Lodge No. 341.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his sons, Bill Lewis, and his wife, Carol, of Oxnard; Alton Lewis Jr., of his wife, Virginia, of Ventura; and Harold Lewis, and wife Alice, of Bull City, Arizona; daughter, Dolores, and hus- band, John Parker, of Oxnard; brother, Roy Lewis, and wife, Neva, of Camarillo; eight grand- children, Bill, Lewis II, and wife, Marie, of Port Hueneme; Bob Lewis, and wife, Leslie, of Idaho; Buddy Lewis of Camarillo; Rob Lewis of Maine; Keri, and hus- band, Peter Le Doux, also of Maine; John Parker of Okla- homa; Jony Parker, and wife, Christine, of Ventura; James Parker of Oxnard; also eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Conrad- Carroll Mortuary, Funeral Di- rector.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1997
Margaret (Isabelle) A. Boyer
Margaret Alizabeth Boyer (Isabelle), age 76, passed away on December 28, 1996. A mass was held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 1997, and interment at Kern Valley Cemetery.
Isabelle was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on January 27, 1920, to Joseph and Mary Blasik. She and her husband Edward married while still in Pennsylvania and moved to the Los Angeles area in 1943. She worked during the Second World War for Douglas Aircraft as a structural technician. She and Edward moved to the lake area in 1976 from Hermosa Beach.
She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to camp out and travel until her health prevented it. Her friends will always remem- ber her love for Bingo and hear- ing her yell out "Bingo!" She loved to win. She had a great sense of humor and was loved by all who knew her.
Isabella was a wonderful and loving mother to her two sons, Edward Joseph Boyer, Jr., of Washington, and Robert James Boyer, Sr., of Lake Isabella, with whom she lived; also a daughter-in-law Lorraine Boyer. She leaves 10 special grand- children, Debra, Margaret, Maria, Teresa, Delores, Edward Il, Michael, Tony, Paul and Mark, plus 15 great-grandchil- dren. She leaves many friends among whom are Josie Hearns, Anita Adams and Estelle. Her husband Edward Joseph Boyer, Sr., and grandson Rob- ert Joseph, Jr., preceded her in death.
Ingram Harry Hoel
Respecting his request, no services were held for Ingram Hoel, age 79, who passed away on December 19, 1996. Ingram was born in Conger, Minne- sota, on February 18, 1917, to Ingram and Marie Hoel. He completed his schooling in Min- nesota and held various jobs as manager in markets.
On February 5, 1940, he married the love of his life, Elisabeth. The two of them en- joyed life and were married for 56 years. In 1954, they moved to the lake area and made their home in Kernville.
He was preceded in death by his son Jerry in 1981. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Arrangements by Lake Isa- bella Funeral Home.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1997
Louis Albert Bailey
Funeral services were held Friday, January 10, 1997 at 10 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills Luthern Church for Louis Albert, Bailey of Wofford Heights. Mr. Bailey was born April 23, 1911 in Prescott, Ari- zona, and passed away Janu- ary 6, 1997.
He has been a resident of the Kern River Valley for the past 10 years and a member of the Shepherd of the Hills. He loved to garden, do woodwork- ing and was an avid fisherman. Louis is survived by his wife of 41 years and family.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
Tommy Allan Harmon
Tommy Allan Harmon was born on March 11, 1954, in Bremerton, Washington. He passed away on January 6, 1997, in Kernville and is now present with the Lord. Tom grew up in Virginia and served his country in the Vietnam Conflict as a Marine. He drifted into Kernville in May of 1993, after many years of roaming the country in his van. He realized how tired he was (especially after meeting all the pretty girls at Cheryl's Diner) and decided to make Kernville his home.
In 1994, Tom made a com- mitment to the Lord and Pastor Jack Dilley had the privilege of baptizing him in Lanny and Cheryl Borthick's pool.
He always said, if he had ever gone anywhere else and someone asked him about Kernville, he'd say, "I met some pretty incredible people up there." We'll meet again, Tom.
The following is a letter Tom wrote and it was found after he passed away:
To All Hands,
Effective this date and time, Tom H. (wheelchair), for rea- sons of health, will cease all gardening at Cheryl's Diner. It's been fun most o' the time and highly enjoyable workin' with y'all. Learned a lot of plants and had great fun growing stuff, though getting eat up by the red ants warn't no fun, and I would just as well stay away from them. They kinda remind me of the big Alabama camp ants I saw back in my vodka drinkin' days. Well, anyway, it's been nice and fun and a great learn- ing experience, not to be missed.
Thank you to the very nice owners for the kindnesses and helps, waitresses for same, cooks, dishwashers, bussers, the nice customers of whom I've found to be without peer. More gooder customers could not be found. Thank you for your many helps.
I will be "in" from time to time as a customer only. Once again, thanks to you all.
Love, Tom P.S. Keep the ants. 10-10-96
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Cora A. Langland
Cora A. Langland, age 90, died December 29, 1996 at the Vitas Hospice Center in River- side. Cause of death was ad- vanced senile dementia of the Alzheimer type.
A native of Roland, lowa, she came to California with her husband in 1927. They lived in Los Angeles, Torrance and Kernville. She lived in Kernville from 1965 to 1989 in the Sierra Trailer Lodge. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Highland/San Bernardino for the past seven years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Carrie (Jondal) Quam of Roland; her husband, Willie Langland who died in 1968; a daughter, Pat McClelland Rohrer; four brothers and three sisters; and two sons-in-law, M.W. (Mac) McClelland and William Rohrer.
Mrs. Langland is survived by her daughter, Jan Larsen and her son-in-law, Rev. Robert W. Larsen of Highland; two grand- daughters, Cynthia Imel of Riv- erside and Karen Causey and her husband, Willie, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two grandsons, Martin McClelland and his wife, Jane, of Festus (near St. Louis), Missouri, and Kelly McClelland and his wife, Pat, of Las Vegas, Nevada; four great-grandchil -. dren, Wesley and Allison McClelland of Festus, and Tho- mas (TK) and Laci Causey of Idaho Falls; and many neph- ews and nieces including Judy Saxby of Elk Grove, California.
A lifelong Lutheran, she was an active member of Messiah Lutheran, Los Angeles; Shep- herd of the Hills, Lake Isabella, and Grace, Glen Avon/River- side.
A private graveside service for family members was con- ducted by her son-in-law on Friday, January 3, 1997, at the Ingelwood Park Cemetery with McNearney's Mortuary of Rialto directing.
Memorials may be sent to her church: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, P.O. Box "F", Lake Isabella, California 93240.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1997
Harry L. Martin
Harry L. Martin of Squirrel Valley, age 80, passed away on January 5, 1997, at Kern Valley Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1915, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lucille; and daugh- ters Jacqueline Millar of Sacra- mento, California; Janet (Mrs. Armando) Hernandez of Bakersfield; and Joyce (Mrs. Joseph) Kouba of Reston, Vir- ginia. Also surviving are his grandchildren Sharon and Stuart Millar; Lisa Chavez; Armando Hemandez, Jr .; and Derek Tiffany.
A career postal employee, he retired and moved to the Kern Valley in 1970.
At his request, no viewing or formal service will be held. His family will cherish his love and memory forever.
The family deeply appreci- ates the assistance of the un- known motorist who summoned paramedics; the professional care of CARE Ambulance per- sonnel; the hospital E.R. staff; and the compassion of Auxilian Jo Ann Fitting.
Arrangements by Greenlawn Mortuary, Bakersfield.
Joseph Rhodes
Services for Mr. Rhodes were held January 4, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Magnolia Baptist Church in Anaheim, California. He passed away December 30, 1996 at his home in Anaheim after four months battle with cancer.
Joe was born September 29, 1928 in Hornbeck, Tennessee. He married Wanda Gettings of Hayti, Missouri on March 16, 1951 and later moved to South- ern California where they be- gan to fulfill their dreams. After several years of owning ser- vice stations and related work, they started Joe Rhodes Main- tenance Company which is still operated by his family.
He discovered the beauty of the Kern River Valley 40 years ago and made this his second home, owning property here. He loved fishing on the Kern River and in the lake. Joe made many friends here in the valley. Joe's love of God, his family and the Kern Valley will be for- ever.
Joe leaves his loving wife, Wanda, of 46 years; and four children, sons Joe, Jr. and Ron, and daughters Linda Steed, Sherry Sharrett; seven grand- children; one brother Wayne and sister Sherma Lewis.
The people of Kern Valley who lives you touched will miss you forever, Joe Rhodes. Rest in peace in paradise.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1997
Lois R. Hicks
Memorial services will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Val- ley Mortuary Chapel for Lois Roberta Hicks, age 68, of Bod- fish. Interment services were held on Friday, January 3, 1997, in the Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes. She was born November 20, 1928, in Duluth, Minnesota and passed away on January 7, 1997, in Mt. Mesa.
Lois has been a resident of the Kern River Valley since 1988. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, making crafts, country music, fishing with her friends and trips to Yerington, Nevada.
She was married to Frank Hicks in 1946, he preceded her in death in 1971.
Lois is survived by her daugh- ters, Linda Miller of Bodfish; Ida Borden of Whittier, California; and Sherie Lewis of Lancaster, California; nine sisters, Marge, June, Beverly, Diane, Jackie, Jean, Myrtle, Marian and Gladys; three brothers,, Den- nis, Noel and Jerry; five grand- children, Larry, Steven, Paul, Denise and Tina, as well as five great-grandchildren. Lois will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary, Lake Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1997
Concetta "Connie" Frances Ponticello
Concetta "Connie" Frances Ponticello, also known as the Goody Lady, passed away January 9, 1997, at the age of 64.
Mrs. Ponticello is survived by Nick L. Roghair, a compan- ion of 14 years; one son, Albert Barlow; three daughters, Diane Barlow, Andrea Noot, Patricia Roghair; seven grandchildren; and one brother Harry Ponticello. Mrs. Ponticello was preceded in death by one son, John Barlow, and one brother, Andy Ponticello.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 16, 1997, at 1 p.m. at the New Hope Com- munity Church. Interment will follow at Joshua Memorial Park. Halley Olsen Funeral Chapel, Lancaster Directors.
Pearl Grace Keith
Pearl Grace Keith passed away in Merced, California, on January 14, 1997.
She moved to Wofford Heights in 1983 from the San Fernando Valley. She was a past president of the Ladies of the Elks and a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Keith. She was loved and will be missed by her daughter, Gloria Bless- ing, of Mariposa, California; her grandson, Dennis Blessing Jr. and family, also of Mariposa; and her brother, Roy; sisters, Eleanor and Billie, all of Massa- chusetts.
No services are planned. Following cremation, Pearl will be placed next to her husband
at the Los Angeles Veterans Cemeterv.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1997
Margaret Genevieve Barber
A Mass for Christian burial was held Friday January 24, 1997 at 10:00am at St. Jude Parish Catholic Church in Wof- ford Heights for Margaret Genevieve Barber of Weldon. Officating was Rev/ Father Charles Casale. Interment at KRV Cemetery. Mrs. Barber was born March 19, 1930 in Grand Island, Nebraska and passed away January 20, 1997 in Weldon, California. She was a resident of Weldon for the past 20 years. She retired from China Lake Naval Weapons after 14 years. She was known for her great sense of humor and she loved her family. She is survived by her husband, Tho- mas of Weldon and her daugh- ters, Sandra Bokich of Bakers- field, Virginia Frenes of Weldon and Barbara Brennen of Wash- ington, DC and her brother, Francis Mcmanaman of Oregon and 4 grandchildren. Arrange- ments by Valley Mortuary.
Edward George Loebrich, Jr.
Memorial services for Edward George Loebrich, Jr., 81, of Wofford Heights were held on Tuesday, January 28 at the Elk's Lodge, B.P.O.E. # 3156 in Wof- ford Heights. Officiating was Pastor Deryl Lackey of the Mt. View Southem Baptist Church in Lake Isabella and Officers of B.P.O.E. #3156. Ed was born on August 17, 1915 and passed away on January 23, 1997 in a
Bakersfield hospital. Ed has resided in Wofford Heights since 1983 after retiring with 30 years of service with Bethlehem Steel in Los Angeles. He was pre- ceded in death by his parents and his beloved daughter, Carol Loebrich Sangster. Ed is sur- vived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elvire "Vi" Loebrich and 2 granddaughters, Dana Yasin of Lake Isabella and Deanne Lee of Independence and 2 great-grandchildren, Jessica Jean Yasin and Dustin John Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 306 Chester Avenue, Bakers- field, CA 93304. Arrangements by Valley Mortuary, Lake Isa- bella.
Clayton Howard (Choppy) Gryde
Clayton Howard "Choppy" Gryde was born on August 17, 1914, in Saskatchewan, Canada to his parents Alfred Gryde and Tilda Carolyn Gryde of North Dakota. Clayton later moved to the United States in 1928. He began working for Southern Pacific Railroad in 1935. He progressed through the ranks and became a rail- road engineer. On January 12, 1946, Clayton married Louise
Frances Young in Los Angeles, California The two then made their home on Olancha Drive, Los Angeles near Highland Park. Clayton and Louise were blessed with two children, Gre- gory Howard and Tamara Ann. Clayton retired from Southem Pacific Railroad in 1975, where he had worked for 40 years. In 1976, Clayton and Louise moved to the Lake Isabella area where they have resided ever since. On January 14, 1997, Clayton Howard Gryde passed away and entered eternal life. Services were held for Clayton on Saturday, January 18th, 1997 at the Mountain View Southem Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Pastor Deryl Lackey officiated at both the church ser- vice and at the graveside ser- vice held at the Kern River Val- ley Cemetery, where Clayton was interred following the church service. Clayton is sur- vived by his wife of 51 years, Louise Frances Gryde, his son Gregory Howard Gryde of Los Angeles and his daughter Tamara Ann Soss of Los Ange- les. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Brandon Gryde, Brianne Gryde, Jeff White and Arend White. Clayton also has surviving sisters, Agnes, Gladys, Evelyn, Florence, and Rodna, and a surviving brother, Theodore Alfred Gryde. Clayton will be missed by all those who loved him and by all those of whose lives he had touched and influenced in a positive way through the years. Funeral ar- rangements were made by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997
Michael Thomas Schwass
Funeral services for Michael Thomas Schwass, 29, were held on Saturday, February 1, at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Officiating were Pastor Deryl Lackey of the Mt. View Baptist Church and Pas- tor George Vazquez. Interment followed with full military hon- ors at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights. Michael was born January 26, 1968, in Fort Polk, Louisiana, and passed away on January 27, 1997 in Temple, Texas, while on leave from the 52nd Aviation Regiment in Korea. Michael grew up and attended schools here in the Kern River Valley and after graduation from Kern Valley High School in 1986, enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served for the past 11 years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Michael had also served with the 1st Air Calvary. His military awards include the Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Non-Commis- sioned Officer Personnel De- velopment Ribbon, Humanitar- ian Service Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal with 2 stars, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Expert Rifleman (M-16) Award, Expert Hand Grenade Award, Driver- Mechanical Badge and Senior Air Crewmember Badge.
Michael is survived by his parents, Tom and Linda Schwass of Lake Isabella; his wife and son, Kristine and Cody Thomas Schwass of Copperas, Texas; his sister, Tracey Greek of Menifee, California; his brother, Chris Schwass of Clovis; paternal grandparents, Walter and Charlotte Schwass of Wofford Heights; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Margaret Daffron of Lomita and numerous other relatives and friends. Local arrangements by Valley Mortuary, Lake Isabella.
Gene L. Wokal
Gene L. Wokal passed away January 25, 1997, after a brief illness. He was 80 years old.
Gene Wokal was born De- cember 13, 1916, in Cuba, Kan- sas. He moved to California with his family when he was a child. In 1941, he married Martha Pritchard, and they were very happily married until her death in 1995. During World War II he was a pilot in the Army Air Corps. In 1952 he joined the Compton Police Department, and worked for many years as a. juvenile officer and watch commander before retiring to the Kern River Valley in 1973.
- - He is survived by his daugh- ter, Genel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jo and Loyd Merry, Doris and Robert Pruett, Clifford and Betty Prichard, and Betty Noble Pritchard; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was a very special person, and those who knew and loved him will miss him.
Arrangements by Valley Mor- tuary, Lake Isabella.
Steven David Horgan
Steven David Horgan, age 44, a resident of Wofford Heights died January 25, 1997. He is survived by his mother, Georgia Cagle of Lake Isabella; a son, Bobby Horgan, of Co- rona, California; sisters, Donna Carlos of Washington State, and Billie Lofty of Lake Isabella; a brother, Bill Smith, Jr. of Los Vegas, Nevada; two grandchil- dren, Johnathan and Austin Horgan of Corona, California.
Services will be held on Wed. January 29, at 12 noon at McAulay & Wallace Fullerton Mortuary chapel.
Patricia A. Deaver
Patricia A. Deaver passed away January 20, 1997, in Oceanside, California, after five months of illness with cancer. Patricia is survived by her mother, Wanda R. Deaver and a sister, Shirley J. Deaver of Lake Isabella.
Pat also leaves a son, Michael Ray Bohon of Atlanta, Georgia and a daughter, Michelle and a two year old grandson, Austin, in Oceanside, California.
She is also survived by aunts Jenny Cluff and Helen Deaver of Mangum, Oklahoma. Also several nieces and cousins in different states and a host of friends in California and other states. Pat's dad, Loy E. Danny Deaver preceded her in death in September, 1991. Pat was born in Granite, Oklahoma in 1943 and moved with her par- ents to California in 1956. Pat attended schools in Tipton and Manitori in Oklahoma before moving to Southgate, Califor- nia, where she attended schools and graduated from Dominques High in Lynwood, California and Cerritos College. Pat obeyed Gospel and was Baptized into Christ at the age of fourteen. Pat had so much love to give for every one of her friends and loved her family very much. She never had an enemy in her life. Everyone loved her and she will be greatly missed by all and especially her family.
She had a great. love for sports and especially basket- ball in which she excelled. Fu- neral services were held in the Church of Christ in Vista, Cali- fornia, on January 25th with Brother Macs Brooks as the presiding Minister.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997
Jessie M. Shores
Graveside services were held on Thursday, January 30th, 1997, at 2:30 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery for Jessie Shores who passed away at her home in Weldon. She was a resident in the valley for the last eight years. She was born on January 13, 1908 in Salisbury, Missouri, to Wade Hood and Idella Hunsaker.
She was a devoted wife, lov- ing mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and friend. She was predeceased by her hus- band, Wilber Shores in 1980, also by one brother and three sisters. She is survived by her son and his wife, Larry and Marsha Shores, four grandchil- dren (Brian, Shelly, Jeff, and Jolene), and by four great grand- children. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Arrangements were made by the Lake Isabella Fu- neral Home.
Carlos Rivera
Carlos Rivera, age 73, passed away Monday, January 27, 1997, of lung cancer. In addition to his wife, Celia, of 49 years, he is survived by eight children, twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. After being a "smoker" for many, many years, he encouraged all those around him not to smoke.
Services will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Turner, Stevens and Edwards, 926 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena.
Charles Roy Watson
Charles Roy Watson was born on May 11, 1905. He re- sided in the Los Angeles area where he worked as a machin- ist. After 50 years of service in the field, he retired. In 1970. Charles moved tothe Kern River Valley area, where he has hap- pily resided in Onyx for the past 27 years amongst his family, many friends, and neighbors.
On January 21, 1997, Charles Roy Watson passed away at his home. He is sur- vived by his sons, Charles R. Watson Jr. and his wife Teri of Bella Vista, California, and James Watson and wife Merlene of Sun Valley, Califor- nia. He is also survived by one grandson, Charles R. Watson III, and by three sisters and by two brothers. Charles will be greatly missed by all those of whom he cared for and by all those who loved him dearly. We will miss you Charlie! Ser- vices were handled by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1997
Paul Nathanial Stringer
On January 3, 1997, Paul Nathanial Stringer passed away at his residence in Kernville, California. Funeral services were held on January 5, 1997, at the Kern River Valley Cem- etery, with Mr. Bud May of Kern- ville officiating. During the ser- vice, many friends and family members gave testimony to the strength, inspiration and good- heartedness of Paul Stringer, a resident of the Kern River Val- ley for years.
On February 11, 1916, Paul was born to his parents Charles and Jessy in Dallas, Texas. Paul later moved to California, resid- ing in the San Fernando Valley where he worked as a technical painter by trade, and as a handy- man on the side. He later moved to the Kern River Valley in the early 80's and became well known in his community. Paul received special recognition from the U.S. Forest Service for volunteering over 6000 hours of his time in their service. He also did volunteer work for the County Parks Department, and self-appointed volunteer work, in the field of weeding, all over Kernville. He was also very proud to have his name in- scribed on the Bronze marker erected directly in front of the Fire Department in Kernville as a tribute to those who partici- pated in the "Adopt-A-Tree" pro- gram organized by the cham- ber of commerce. Paul, in his humble way, has left his mark on the town of Kernville.
Paul is survived by his broth- ers David Stringer of Porterville, California; Daniel Stringer of Spokane, Washington; Joseph Stringer of Tule Lake, Califor- nia; and Benni Stringer of Hebo, Oregon. His surviving sisters include Vashti Williams of Kla- math Falls, Oregon; Debra Hall
of Fresno, California; and Al- pha Ruth Glenn of Klamath Falls, Oregon. His sister Pauline Stacy preceded him in passing. Paul said recently that he had seven friends and would hold up seven fingers as he named them ... Linda Collins and John Kuttig, Tina Cargile, George and Lou Donoho, and Bud and Janet May his life-long friends. Paul will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Services arranged by the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Robert J. Boyer
Services were held for Rob- ert J. Boyer, who passed away on February 3, 1997. The ser- vice took place at St. Jude's Catholic Church on Saturday, February 8, 1997, with Father Charles Casale officiating. Fol- lowing the service, at the Kern River Valley Cemetery, the V.F.W. conducted a memorial with full military honors.
Robert was born on July 31, 1940 in Aliquippa, Pennsylva- nia, to Edward and Margaret Boyer. He finished his school- ing in Pennsylvania, and later moved to California where he worked at Hughes Aircraft. He was employed as a satellite technician, a position he held for over 20 years. He retired in 1996, and stayed in Southlake, where he resided.
Robert leaves behind his brother Edward Joseph Boyer Jr. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Jr., and his mother and father, Margaret and Edward. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
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