Beverly J. Carr-Boyer

Obituary

Class of 1963

Aug 31, 1945 – Dec 10, 2020

Beverly Jean Carr-Boyer, 75, of Gooding, Idaho, passed away peacefully while waiting for her coffee to perk on the morning of December 10, 2020. We are profoundly saddened by this loss.

She was a loving mother to Leslie (Brice) Day, also of Gooding, ID, and a cherished grandma of Emma and Ellie Day.

Born to James and Mildred Carr in Creston, BC, Canada in 1945, just a short drive from their home outside of Bonners Ferry, ID, where her father worked in the timber industry. The family later moved back to the Carr family homestead in Weiser, ID, where they lived and worked on the ranch. Beverly participated in 4-H and played the drums in the marching band, graduating from Weiser High School in 1963.

After graduation, she lived and worked briefly in Boise, ID, before finally settling into the Ketchum/Hailey area with her sisters. Bev worked numerous jobs over the years, waiting tables at the Alpine, the Hiawatha Hotel, Sun Valley Resort, Moonstone, and Redfish Corrals, among many others. During this time, she participated in snow machine racing, showcasing her skills in McCall, ID; Soda Springs, ID; Jackson Hole, WY; Lake Tahoe, NV; and, of course, Ketchum, ID. She raced Polaris and even had a photo op with Ski-Doo magazine!

She met Lawrence Boyer and his son, Dyrk, and together they had many adventures living and working at the Big Springs Ranch in Nevada. During her time there, Bev participated in a few cross-country horse races, of which she won a couple.

They eventually headed back to Hagerman, ID, where Bev quickly caught on to helping with the family watermelon farm and found her love for growing crops and gardens.

In the late 70s, Bev was hired by Idaho Power Company, where she worked right alongside all the guys on the maintenance crew for a few years before settling into a secretarial position, dedicating over 20 years to the company.

She and Lawrence were married in 1982 in Virginia City, NV, and shortly after welcomed Leslie into the family. Later, they decided that they were better off as friends and divorced.

After retiring from Idaho Power, she enjoyed raising her gardens and selling her produce, whether from the back of her pick-up, at an event in the park, alongside the road, or right at her home. She loved to meet people and offer them a taste of fresh veggies!

Bev also cleaned houses for several clients over the years and formed quite a few lasting friendships that way.

Bev’s darling granddaughters were her pride and joy. She loved taking them on adventures, being partners in crime, and having them with her all the time. She spent the last few years on the farm in Gooding with those girls, and it’s believed those were some of her happiest times.

Bev lived life to the fullest as a wonderful mother, treasured grandma, faithful servant of the Lord, and friend to many. She was never afraid to be her truest self and instilled the strong values that have served us all well.

All who knew her will not forget her tenacity, grit, wit, charm, grace (when pertinent), competitive nature, adventurous spirit, and undying love.

She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

An Open House will be held at the Hagerman Legion Hall on Friday, December 18, 2020, from 3 to 6 pm. Please join us for a cup of coffee and share a memory or two.

A gathering will follow at Wilson’s Club in Hagerman.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

Condolences, memories, and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

From The Times-News – Wed, Dec 16, 2020