HYRUM, UTAH: Franklin Christopher Boyer, 18, was called home by his Heavenly Father, Wednesday, December 17, 2003, after suffering fatal injuries in a skiing accident in Park City, Utah.

Christopher came into our lives on September 11, 1985. Chris is the youngest of six children born to Wayne E. and Kathryn (Kathy) Olsen Boyer of Paradise, Utah. He was our Itty-Bitty Buddy. He soon outgrew his nickname and became known to all as "Bud." One of his greatest pleasures in life is being an uncle. He is everybody's best friend.

Chris loves the gospel of Jesus Christ and many times expressed a desire to serve a mission. He is a member of the Priest Quorum of Paradise First Ward LDS Church and enjoys being a part of their many activities. He loves being outdoors and working on the Olsen Dairy.

Bud spends his free time hunting alongside his Labrador, "Tyke" with his family and friends. He loves camping, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and many more outdoor activities. Bud and his brothers have the tradition of a week-long backpacking trip in the mountains each summer. He always looks forward to any time spent in the mountains--especially with his family.

He participated in the Boy Scout program and attended National Jamboree at Fort AP Hill, VA in 2001. He loves the Scouting program and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Bud is a senior at Mountain Crest High School. Chris was selected as December's Student of the Month by the Mountain Crest Fine Arts Department. He loves school and excels in math and science. He enjoys his woodworking classes and is a teacher's aide. He brought home many pieces of pottery from his ceramics classes which he and his family really enjoy. Chris was a member of the Cross Country Team during his sophomore year.

After serving an LDS Mission, Chris planned on joining the Army and serving his country. His goal was to be a warrant officer and fly the Apache and Comanche helicopters. He loves his country and wanted to follow his father, brother, sister, and ancestors who have served to protect our freedoms.

Chris will be remembered for his unique laugh, his large, work-hardened hands, and his cheerful, compassionate nature. Jesus Christ is his hero and he tried to emulate those attributes in his life.

Christopher is survived by his parents Wayne and Kathryn Boyer of Paradise and his brothers and sisters: Christine Boyer of Paradise; Raymond and Tara Boyer of Orem; Robert Boyer of Logan; Rebecca and Evan Hunting of Thatcher; Jonathan Boyer of Paradise; his grandmother Kathryn Olsen of Smithfield; also his two nieces Caitlin and Tayla Boyer of Orem; his nephew Garret Egelund of Thatcher; and his dog Tyke. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Gideon Olsen of Paradise and Raymond L. and Lucille Boyer of Lafayette, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:00 pm in the Hyrum South Stake Center, 600 South 200 East. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan and at the church Monday from 10:00 - 11:45 am. Interment will be in the Paradise Cemetery.

Our family wishes to thank those special friends who were with Chris on the ski mountain for the love and the care they showed him. We also wish to thank The Canyons Resort for the professional and compassionate manner in which they handled these circumstances. We are grateful for the support of the Cache County and Summit County Sheriff Offices. We are so very thankful for the love, support, and prayers in our behalf.