Beverly May Boyer

Beverly May Boyer (née Stahl), age 79, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, in De Soto. She was born on December 11, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Earl Stahl and the late Dorothy Stahl (née Gray). Beverly worked several jobs throughout her life, but her passion was always in cosmetology. She loved styling hair and spent many years working in beauty shops, where she made countless friends and left a lasting impression on her clients. One of her proudest memories was styling the hair of several Miss America contestants during her time at the J.C. Penney Beauty Salon, while the pageant was held in St. Louis — a moment she often referred to as her “claim to fame.” On October 21, 1967, Beverly married the love of her life, Wayne Boyer, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City. They shared 57 years of love, laughter, and unwavering commitment. In 1971, they welcomed their only child, a son, Gary. Though Gary describes himself as a sickly, hyperactive, rebellious handful of a child, Beverly’s love, guidance, and patience (along with a few spankings and the classic “wait till your father gets home”) helped shape him into the man he is today. Beverly was a devoted and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Her kindness and generosity knew no bounds, and she was always ready with a hug, a listening ear, or a home-cooked meal. Her family was her pride and joy, and she poured her heart into every role she held — wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Thank you, Mom, for your love, your strength, and your support. I will forever miss you. I love you always, Gary. Survived by: Her beloved husband, Wayne Burnell Boyer of De Soto, Missouri Her son, Gary Wayne (Uriel) Boyer of Hillsboro, Missouri Her granddaughters: Cari Lynn (Victor Lopez) Miles of Hillsboro, Missouri, and Courtney Renee (Slade) Rousan of Desloge, Missouri Her grandson, Cody Wayne Boyer of Hillsboro, Missouri Her great-grandson, Henry Wayne Lee Rousan of Desloge, Missouri Her brother, Bob (Donna) Stahl of Crystal City, Missouri Preceded in death by: Her parents, Earl and Dorothy Stahl Her brothers, Donnie Stahl and Gary Stahl A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill – Robert Brown Chapel, 103 4th Street, Hillsboro, Missouri 63050. Interment will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated.

Beverly May Boyer

December 11, 1945 - July 29, 2025