Mr. Poynter was born March 14th, 1929 in Winner, South Dakota. He was retired from Chevron as a chemical engineer and preceded in death by his wife Rosalia Poynter.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law; Greg Poynter of Richmond, California, Jeff and Rowena Poynter of Roseville, California and his daughter and son-in-law; Linda and Ken Richardson of Wake Village, Texas.
Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren and their spouses; Steve Richardson and Kayla Highsmith of Fairfield, California , Dallas Richardson and Drew Gladden of Wake Village, Texas , Adam Poynter of La Habra, California, Sarah and Anwar Karam of Lake Forest, California and his great grandchildren; Aria and Emilia.
In lieu of flowers Dr. Poynter would ask that you put up a bird or squirrel feeder in his memory.
Their are no local services planned but the family will have a future service in California.
Online tributes may be sent to www.eastfuneralhomes.com