Janet Lois Coate Boyer, 79 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 4:09 PM at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.

She was born March 5, 1937 in Mercer County, Ohio the daughter of the late John C. & Ruth N. (Fox) Coate.

As a youth she was a participant in 415 winning awards in clothing designs, meal preparation and organizational skills. In her high school senior year she emceed the national 4H Club Congress in Chicago. Finishing 1st in her high school graduating class in Celina in 1956.

She attended Ohio State University where she completed 4 year graduation requirements in Home Economics in two and two thirds years. During her years at Ohio State she earned academic honors each year. She graduated Cum Laude in March 1959. Summers she worked in the management offices for ODOT.

She and Don married March 26, 1959 and left immediately for Charleston S.C. where Don reported for duty as a U.S. Mine Sweeper. During their three and a half years stay in Charleston she taught grade school.

When Don's service ended after being a part of the Cuban Crisis they moved to Flint, Michigan in the summer of 1962 where she substitute taught high school classes in and around the Flint Area. She had served over three months at the Flint Catholic High School teaching Russian Language.

They relocated 15 miles west of Flint where she became a full time home economics and vocational teacher and developed a peer counseling program for up to 40 students at a time.

Upon retirement with Don in 1999 they relocated to Greenville following their three children already in the area.

During her 16 years in Greenville she served as chairman of the Friends of the Library, president of the Greenville Art Guild, secretary for the Senior Scriber, She was secretary of the League of Women Voters.

Serving her church she led the Stephen Ministry program, sang in the church choir, guided the Tuesday Gals monthly meetings, gave children sermons during the church service, was a part of the encouragers Bible Study, led 9 years of Thanksgiving dinners for the community, and was a member of the Church Guidance and Growth Program, She also led the OSU Community Blood Drive and OSU Scholarship Program.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother: Roger Coate; & her daughter in law: Lucinda J. Boyer.

She is survived by her husband: Donald C. Boyer of Greenville; children & spouses: Scott C. & Katrina Boyer of Troy, Dr. Beth & John Vehre of Greenville, & Paul Boyer of Greenville; grandchildren: James C. Boyer of Troy, Daniel S. Boyer of Troy, Alexander J. Vehre of Greenville & Ashley Smith of Greenville; Great Grandchildren; sister: Wilma Gehron of Greenville; nephew: Roger Coate Jr.; great nephew: Jacob Coate; numerous cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Monday November 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church 114 East Fourth Street Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday November 28, 2016 at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.