BOYER, Elizabeth (Betty Jean - Jeanne)

Elizabeth "Betty Jean (Jeanne)" Boyer, 78, of Cochise, AZ died May 5, 2003 at home. She was born on January 6, 1925 in Miami, AZ to Theodore Bellotte & Jessie Bidle & was a lifetime resident of Arizona. Jeanne was a homemaker & a retired bus driver for Tucson School District #1. She sang in the Choir at First Baptist Church in Tucson & taught piano. Jeanne attended Wynne Chapel in Cochise & loved the outdoors working on the ranch. On April 21, 1946 in Miami she married Lawrence Boyer. Survivors include her husband Lawrence "Larry" of Cochise, sons John (Kay) of Mesa, AZ, Frank of Portland, OR, Robert (Rose) of Bothell, WA, Darryl (Jean) of Tucson & David (Karin) of Gilbert, AZ along with 7 grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her parents & 6 brothers & sisters. Funeral services will be Sat., May 10, at Wynne Chapel in Cochise, at 10am with Graveside Services to follow at 3 pm at East Lawn Cemetery in Tucson. Contributions may be made to the Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, 319 W. Grant, Willcox, AZ 85643. Services under the direction of Westlawn Chapel, Mortuary & Crematorium of Willcox 520-384-2413. Published in the Arizona Republic on 5/8/2003.