Dorothy Joan Boyer

Dorothy Joan Boyer (Dotti), 84, of Frederick, MD left this world on April 28, 2025. Dotti was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. As a native Washingtonian, she made a career for herself at NIH/FDA where she made significant contributions as a recruiter. Dotti was happily married to Robert L. Boyer originally of Shamokin, PA for 58 years and they had two daughters.

Dotti’s life was greatly enriched by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Robert L. Boyer and together they shared countless memories filled with laughter and love. She was a proud and devoted mother and survived by her two daughters Cybele Cook (Mike) and Rachel Glenn (Rob); her granddaughters Shannon Stewart (Jeff), Danielle Cook (Kevin Kopas), Claire Glenn, Michael Cook; her great grandson Wesley Stewart.

She is also survived by her beloved sisters Linda Selb (John), Barbara Luehrs, and cousin Gary Milstead (Nona) and many other loved ones.

She was proceeded in death by her father Charles Studds, her mother Ethel Studds, her granddaughter Lindsay Thumma.

Family and friends will be received at Mount Olivet Cemetery (Mausoleum) on Friday, May 9 beginning at 10 AM with remembrances starting at 11 AM.