Birth date: Feb 18, 1970 Death date: Feb 2, 2018
Dan Boyer passed away on February 2, 2018. He was 47. Dan Boyer was born on February 18, 1970 to Edward and Betty Jane (Kelly) Boyer of Somerset, PA. After receiving his high school education in Pennsylvania, he graduated from Le Read Obituary
We are so saddened by this loss. Dan was so inspirational to all students and parents across the county, not only those at his schools. His involvement & support for all in All county, Tri county, & All State events was unparalleled! Many he nurtured in music continue to carry his love through music. Peace & comfort to all the family & friends.
Oh Dan, your kind heart and generous spirit will never be forgotten. I haven't known you as long as many of your friends and colleagues, but the first time I met you, you seemed like someone I'd known forever. Your handsome smile is contagious. Your love and appreciation for music is a gift that will never fade. I pray for your family and close friends.
It has been my pleasure to know Dan for the several seasons he sang with the Christ Lutheran Church choir. I remember sharing hardy hand shakes with him during the passing of the peace at Sunday and Wednesday services. We sometimes sat next to each other at the end of the service to listen to Daniel Aune's postlude and then comment on what a wonderful organist he is. I will remember Dan for the wonderful contributions he made to the choir and as a cantor for our Wednesday evening worship services. May flights of angels sing him to heaven and may perpetual light shine upon him. Peace! Jim Wilmer
Dan,
While I have known you for a number of years, our interactions were few and far between - at music conferences, festivals and honors chorus events. However, I have always found you to be positive, encouraging and uplifting. I will miss seeing you at conferences and dialoguing onthe status of choral education, sharing new ideas/strategies, singing together in reading sessions and hearing your voice on the all-state prep files. More so, I know that your students, current and former, will greatly miss you and the incredible impact you made on their lives. You were an incredible man who positively effected so many people! My deepest sympathies along with prayers for comfort and understanding go out to your family and friends.
Paul Heinemann
Dan was a lovely sweet guy, always smiling, and had a wonderful voice. I knew him only from his contributions to our church choir (Christ Lutheran Inner Harbor) where will will miss him dearly. Rest in peace.
Mr.Boyer, B-Dawg, Chef BoyerD 💗
This was so incredibly difficult to write, never did i think this was something i would have to think about so soon when it was just a few years ago that we were listening to rock opera in music theory and speaking Julia Childese in choir and joking about how i basically lived in a practice room my senior and you would always make your funny faces through the little window. There are so many wonderful experiences and memories that i have to cherish for a lifetime because of you, Mr.Boyer. which were accumulated over the many years of being your student. Your sheer presence in my life forced me to be a better musician and a more understanding, be able to laugh at yourself, kind of person for which i will always be grateful.
Something that Mr.Boyer always talked about in every class that i has taken with him was regardless whether you go on to pursue a career in music or not. Never stop having music be a part of your life. Because Mr.Boyer knew the true joy of music and that it is most definitely the food of love.He made you see and believe in the comradery that came from making music in numbers. There was always constant encouragement for whatever place you chose to keep music in your heart and life. Because of him Music has remained the focal point of my life and heart, and there aren't enough thanks for that.
I wish i could have even just one more conversation or hear you laugh at one of my lame opera jokes one last time.
May you rest in true ease and bliss.
- Rachel
Mr. Boyer was one of my absolute favorite teachers. He was my teacher for seven years - from 6th to 12th grade.
Out of nowhere in sixth grade I developed such terror about other people hearing me sing even though I loved to do it and really enjoyed being part of a larger group. When we had to do individual vocal tests in front of the class, I would be on the verge of throwing up and tried to be as quiet as I could. This lasted until past when I graduated, but Mr. Boyer always encouraged me and made me feel confident in my abilities -- putting me in chamber choir and making me feel like I was good at what I did even though I was scared to do it. He believed in me when I had trouble believing in myself.
He was one of the best and most loving people. I made sure to visit him even after I graduated and only wish I had kept in better contact. Even though I graduated high school almost 16 years ago, I still thought about him several times a year and often tried to find news of how he was doing online.
My hope is that he knew how important he was to so many people and how many lives he changed for the better. You will truly, truly be missed and are loved by so many.
Gone too soon. Both my Daughter, Sara and Son, Travis attended Huntingtown HS with my Son now a senior. Our family sends their deepest sympathy to Mr Boyer’s family. Rest In Peace Dan. Your spirit and leadership will never be forgotten. The Lehnen Family
Mr. Boyer was my Middle School chorus teacher and he left such an impression on me. I remember it like it was yesterday. He truly was an inspiration to all students he has taught over the years. He will be forever missed! RIP- Mr. Boyer.
The best teacher ever! Though my first year with him I drove him crazy! He was a great man. Such a positive personality that could bring out the best in anyone! He made me realize I had a voice! Gone way too soon. 🙏🏽
