Help Lay Jerry 'Pete' Boyer to Rest

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Our beloved Jerry “Pete” Boyer passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. He didn’t have life insurance. We are trying to raise money for his funeral arrangements. It will cost approximately $13,000 to lay Pete to rest. We are trying to help ease this situation for his family by collecting these funds. We believe that Pete is resting peacefully with God and would not want his family enduring this difficult time. All money will go to the funeral home to pay directly for Pete’s services. You may also call Shelby funeral home in East Prairie, MO directly to make payments towards his services. Their number is five seven three- six four nine- three five four four Obituary Jerry "Pete" Craig Boyer, age 66, formerly of East Prairie, MO, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born March 31, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, son of the late Jerry George Boyer and Linda Moore Boyer. Pete was employed as a juvenile officer in Charleston, MO. He enjoyed flower gardening, and he loved to talk….many times the family would have to “Pause It” if Pete had something to say. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his kids and grandkids, as he loved his family deeply. Survivors include two sons, Jeremy (Shelia) Boyer and Josh (Sarah) Boyer; one brother, Monte Steven Boyer; two sisters, Deborah Faye Crowley and Lisa Jean Tidwell; seven grandchildren, Emma, Payton, Christopher, Zander, Maxwell, Grayson, and Cooper; with one great grandchild (Payton) on the way. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Gail Hammontree; and the love of his life, Leasa Ann Brown. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie. Interment will follow in East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Shelby Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Boyer, Josh Boyer, Christopher Boyer, Zander Boyer, Deric Smith, and Joshua Carter.. Memorial donations can made directly to the Shelby Funeral Home, please make sure to say it is for Jerry Boyer.