Robert Boyer

Robert Boyer passed away peacefully on August 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was 83.

Robert was born in Marseille, France June 14, 1938, the first child of Andre and Yvonne Boyer. He moved to Watsonville in 1955 to live with his Aunt Odette Rossi. He attended night school to learn English and became a US Citizen. He worked on the Rossi Ranch on Beach Road and as a painter for Coast Panting. He married Sheila Sifford and they had two daughters, Rhonda and Nicole.

In the early '60s he moved to Modesto and worked for Gallo Winery. He met his second wife, Mary, in 1969 and was married to her for the rest of his life – 51 years! Robert and Mary had 5 children, Robbie, Mike, Brian Paula and Eric. He left Gallo to become a civilian worker at Castle Air Force Base and Vandenberg. After 20 years working for the Civil Engineering Squad he and Mary moved to the California Valley. While retired, he loved working on cars with his sons – all of whom are auto mechanics today. He loved riding his ATV around the Valley and spending time with his buddies. He was known as a Jack of All Trades and lived life to its fullest.

He was predeceased by his parents, Andre and Yvonne Boyer. He is survived by his sister, Jeanine Saye of France; wife, Mary Boyer; his 7 children - daughters Nicole Noack, Rhonda Thomas, Paula Merbs and 4 sons Robbie, Mike Brian and Eric. He was blessed with 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren! He will be greatly missed

Published in The Pajaronian · August 26, 2021