Jim L. Boyer

James L. "Jim" Boyer, age 80, of Fairbury, passed away at Jefferson Community Health and Life on December 3, 2020. He was born May 24, 1940 to Thomas & Mary (Lasby) Boyer. He graduated from Chester High School in 1958. JB’s passions included, but were not limited to: coaching softball, car racing, bowling, golfing and remaining an optimistic Husker fan. He loved people, and “shooting the breeze.” He was a connoisseur of Casey’s black coffee, burnt bacon, keno, and Johnny Cash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Boyer; brother, Thomas Boyer; and granddaughter, Tiffany Barton. Jim is survived by his son, Scott Boyer of Beatrice; daughter, Trish Boyer-Dietz (Craig Dietz) of Omaha; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers- and sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews.

Private Family Services will be Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Gerdes-Meyer Chapel in Fairbury. Viewing will be Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials will go to Jefferson Community Health & Life Front Line Heroes. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.gerdesmeyerfh.com