Heather Ferns Boyer

Heather Boyer

May 9, 1973 – July 28, 2025, Heather Boyer, 52, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday, July 28, 2025.Born on May 9, 1973, in Concord, New Hampshire, Heather was raised in Concord and Bow. Her life became an adventure when she met her future husband, Ken Boyer, at the age of 20. Together for 32 years and married for 30, their journey took them up and down the eastern seaboard, following Ken’s career path from the Marine Corps to the nation’s capital. Heather lovingly and gracefully adapted to every new home, proving to be the heart of the family and the glue that held their dreams together.A devoted stay-at-home mother, Heather was passionately dedicated to raising her sons, Brendon and Ryan, and cherished her role as “Grammy” to her grandson, Connor. She found joy in cooking, baking, and crafting with her family, making every holiday memorable with thoughtful, personalized gifts.Heather was preceded in death by her father, Robert Johnson, and her father-in-law, Kenneth Boyer. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ken Boyer; her sons, Brendon Boyer and Ryan Boyer; and her cherished grandson, Connor Boyer. She also leaves behind her mother, Bonnie Grant (Dennis); sister, Heidi Paquette (Tony); sister-in-law, Amy Boyer-Dee (Kevin); brother-in-law, Robert Boyer (Alicia); mother-in-law, Donna Maguire; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces.Ken beautifully expressed that Heather was promoted from being his wife to his guardian angel, emphasizing how truly blessed he was by her unwavering love and support throughout their life together. He shared, “She was one of a kind—able to adapt and thrive as I dragged her up and down the eastern seaboard trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. She was the part of the team that made the dream work.”Heather shared a special bond with her mother, Bonnie, speaking with her daily. She treasured exploring family history, flipping through old photographs, and creating handmade keepsakes filled with precious memories.Ken and the family express their immense gratitude for the overwhelming love, support, and kindness shown through calls, texts, and visits. Ken gently reminds us all: “Give your loved ones a big hug and tell them you love them every chance you get.”A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 1:00 PMBeall Funeral Home6512 NW Crain HighwayBowie, MD 20715A celebration of life will follow at:Knights of Columbus6111 Columbian WayBowie, MD 20715In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of the following organizations that were close to Heather’s heart:American Diabetes AssociationEpilepsy FoundationNational Kidney Foundation.