Mollie Anne Boyer

Mollie Anne Boyer

Mollie Anne Boyer, age 67, of Palmer, Alaska, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2020 in Portland, OR. Mollie was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Minnie Boyer, and brothers John and Dan. She is survived by brothers Clyde Jr. (Vivian). Pat, and Jim (Jenny), as well as sister Judi (Duffy) Duffy and close companion Joanie Kirk. She was the best of Aunties to her 31 nieces and nephews, and a truly Great Auntie to many more.

Born in Portland, Oregon on June 2, 1953, the 6th of 7 children, Mollie was a free and loving spirit. After graduating high school, she traveled to Quebec, Alaska, and Hawaii where she earned her Associate of Arts degree from Kapiolani Community College. While she had careers in art, the culinary industry, maintenance and video production, her passion was advocating for the Earth and all its inhabitants. After college, Mollie moved back to Portland and cared for her father before relocating to Alaska.

Upon her return to the 49th State, she settled in the Mat-Su Valley, where she and a group of like-minded individuals began one-stop recycling events in the Wasilla Walmart parking lot in 1998. From these humble beginnings, Mollie spearheaded a grassroots movement that culminated in a LEED Gold Certified recycling facility being built adjacent to the borough landfill. She was Executive Director of Valley Community for Recycling Solutions (VCRS) for 18 years until her retirement in October, 2019. In her own words: “I believe that if we see everything here on this earth as a precious resource – animals, minerals, soil, water and humans (our family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, folks we see on the streets, in the stores, all humans)– and not something or someone to be discarded or disregarded, ... then positive change/caring happens.” She walked her talk, inspiring all who knew her to become more environmentally conscious while promoting awareness, inclusiveness, peace and love in all her endeavors.

In honor of her commitment to the environment and her love of all the earth’s precious resources, there will be two celebrations of Mollie’s life. They will be scheduled around Earth Day 2021 on the Oregon Coast and around Summer Solstice 2021 in Alaska. As more details emerge about these two events, information will be shared with everyone. Donations in remembrance of Mollie can be made to VCRS on their website. https://valleyrecycling.org/