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JOSEPH F. BOYER
October 27, 1940 ~ June 26, 2018
Joseph F. Boyer (best known by all as Joe or Joey), passed away at Salmon Creek Legacy Hospital on June 26, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 27, 1940 in Duluth, MN, the youngest of the three children of Patrick and Veronica (Effinger) Boyer. Joe is remembered by family as a 12 lb. baby with blond curly hair and as he grew, he was full of mischief (something he never outgrew). When he was 4, the family moved to Vancouver, WA where they lived on Tenney Road for many years. Joe graduated in 1958 from Battle Ground High School.
After graduation, he went to work at Hannah Motors. From there he and his brother started Dutchie's Auto Parts. Later he went on to own and operate the Good Guys Gun Shop. In the 90's, Joe decided he wanted more freedom to travel, so he started Gun Accessory Supply, Inc. (better known as GAS, Inc.). This business he managed from his home and sold all kinds of gun accessories both online and at gun shows throughout Washington and Oregon with occasional forays into California and Nevada. Joe made friends where ever he went and enjoyed visiting with friends at the show.
Joe's greatest loves were Oscar and later Ginger, his dachshunds. Oscar was always at the gun shows and as Joe's self appointed guard dog he diligently watched over Joe and anything he (Oscar) identified as Joe's.
Joe is survived by his sister, Dianna Stolz of Woodland; his brother, Michael Boyer of Vancouver; one aunt, Doris Effinger of Tigard, OR; 7 nieces and nephews; 7 great- nieces and nephews; Ginger; and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The graveside service will be held on July 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Johns Cemetery located at the corner of NE 109th and NE Maitland Ave., Vancouver.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Joe's name to the SW Washington Humane Society.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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my heart knows what your going thru mike i didnt know vickie passed, i loved working with you and joe at dutchies till my acc, if i needed a dday off or 1/2day to hay yuuguys let me takeoff, and my discounts, i remember joe saying dont rob us blind on parts smilingand you saying i vhad job security on my charge account lol RIP JOE,VICKIE
mark cherington
July 10, 2018
I just learned that Joe passed away. I will miss him so much! He was so generous and kind to the animals in our community. I loved visiting him to talk about Gonzaga basketball, debate politics, watch Oscar and later Ginger play in the living room and drink coffee! All my love to the entire family, he was an incredible man.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if there is anything Ginger needs.
Brittany from the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (360.213.2617)
Brittany Gosselin
July 10, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith
July 8, 2018
Mike, You are carrying extra burdens now with your brother Joe's passing so soon after Your beautiful Wife, Vicky's passing. I know there is not much I can do but grieve with you. When you are ready let's do lunch. Gordon
Gordon Messick
July 6, 2018
Rest in Peace, Uncle Joe. We will surely see you Again! I love you!
Kevin Stolz
July 5, 2018
Sending deepest condolences to the Boyer Family (Aunt Ronnie was my great-aunt) and my Mom's Aunt, so, Joe was my Mom's cousin (Theresa (Effinger) Ellwood) is my Mom.
July 4, 2018
Toni
July 3, 2018
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