Bette R. Boyer

Bette R. (Showers) Boyer, affectionately called Poose by her family, passed away at home in Nichols, NY, on February 15, 2010. Bette was born on September 6, 1935, in New Columbia, PA, the daughter of Earland Dale Showers and Elizabeth Grace (Jows) Showers. She married Wayne M. Boyer on September 10, 1960. Wayne and Bette moved to the Nichols area when Wayne accepted a teaching position at the Tioga Central School; together they made Nichols their home for the past 44 years. Besides her husband, Bette is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Tamara (Steven) Ciampoli of Lansdale, PA, Teri (David) Westbrook of Greenfield, MA, and Michele (Michael) Ingersoll of McKinney, TX. Also surviving are her grandsons: Brian and Joshua Westbrook; Darrick and Dustin Ingersoll; and Trevor Ciampoli, as well as her sisters and their husbands: Zona (Jacob) Engle; Linda (Randall) Beckman; Lois (Frederick) Ripka; and April (William) Clemens. Bette is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bette was predeceased by her parents and a grandson, Johann Ciampoli. Bette was the Librarian at the Cady Library for many years and also served as the Village of Nichols Treasurer. Bette greatly enjoyed her grandchildren, NASCAR, puzzles, games, and travel. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her one-of-a-kind beautiful crafts, her household inventions, and her spirited personality. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday, February 19, 2010, at 8:00 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols, NY, with Father Joseph Hornick officiating. A period of visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 pm to the time of the service. Memories and condolences for Bette's family may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Burial will be in the Nichols Cemetery at a later date. Friends who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Cady Library, 42 E. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812 or to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, NY 13850 in loving memory of Bette R. (Showers) Boyer.