Paul Derald Boyer

Passed this earth December 23, 2019

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and both of his brothers, Boyd and Floyd.

At age 14, Paul would ride along with truckers and amazingly drove while they slept. He always told everyone that he only attended school through the eighth grade and was proud of the fact that he created his own business.

Paul joined the Navy on August 13, 1943 and served as a Machinist’s Mate Third Class in WWII. He was 17 years old and was honorably discharged April 23rd, 1946. He often spoke about his time on the “tin can” in WWII and was proud to have served the United States of America.

He became a full-fledged truck driver after the service and bought his first truck at age 26. He then entered into a business partnership and started a very successful trucking company – Colorado Tank Lines. CTL grew to have over 50 trucks on the roads in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah hauling a variety of materials.

In his younger years he loved to water ski. He spent many days at Sloan’s Lake in Edgewater Colorado and was quite an accomplished skier winning many awards.

Paul married his wife Louise of 50 years on March 30, 1969 and at that time he also become stepdad to Kathie and Mike. Louise kept the books at Colorado Tank Lines and both were active in the Colorado Motor Carriers Association for many years.

They sold the company in 1978 and bought a Greyhound bus, which they transformed into one of the first custom motorhome coaches. Paul and Louise traveled the U.S., Mexico and abroad. They were among the first owners of Ports-of-Call Travel Club and loved every minute of seeing the world. They lived during the winter months in Mazatlán, Mexico for many years and eventually purchased a home in Mazatlán on the El Cid Golf Course. They were avid golfers and so enjoyed spending time with family and friends in this beautiful beach town. The also owned a home in Sun City, AZ for several years.

Paul and Louise maintained a home in Colorado where they lived during the summer months. In more recent years they made their home in Milliken, CO in their home on the Mad Russian Golf Course and enjoyed their neighbors and visits from family and friends including Paul’s nephews Jeff, Neil, Paul, Kirk and John. Paul always had a pet dog that became very much a part of his life. He truly loved his puppies and each was treated very special.

Paul also loved being “Grampy” to Ryan, Kyle, Cheston, Nikki and Shaye. He was always pleased to mention that he was a great grandpa to Sara, Mason, Gryffin, Rownin, Delaney and Leah and showed off photos every change he got.

Grampy Paul will be deeply missed by his bride, Louise, and all of his family and friends.