Carl Stanton Boyett

Born: July 16, 1945
Died: November 8, 2015
Age at Death: 70 years

Carl Stanton Boyett
July 16, 1945 - November 8, 2015

It is with tremendous sadness we announce the loss of the adventure spirited Carl Stanton Boyett, 70, who died in Modesto, California on November 8, 2015. Carl Boyett was born on July 16, 1945 in Stockton, California to Stanton and Carol Boyett and served as the CEO of Modesto, California-based Boyett Petroleum, a family owned and operated company which just celebrated its 75th Anniversary. He was known for his strong family values, honest business practices, and active community involvement. Carl was an inspirational, generous leader in all aspects of life and cared deeply for his family, friends, employees, colleagues, and his community.

To say Carl lived life to the fullest is an understatement. He had many passions in life from flying, skiing, golfing, rafting, traveling, and most recently sky diving and zip lining on his 70th birthday. Carl enjoyed attending San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants game where he has been a season ticket holder since 1980. However, his deepest passion was his family, all of whom survive him - his wife Carole of 30 years, his son Dale Boyett of Modesto, California who serves as the President of Boyett Petroleum, daughter Shaunna Stoddard (Jeff) of Boise, Idaho, grandchildren Cole, Reese, Bryce, Heather, Amanda (Nathan), Sara and Hanna, and great grandchildren Indianna, Tyler, Gavin, and Chase. Carl is predeceased by his parents, Stanton and Carol Boyett.

Carl attended Downey High School (Graduated McClatchy High School, Sacramento, 1963), Modesto Junior College, and California State University Stanislaus. He received his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1977. Carl attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy then served in the Army with a tour of duty in Vietnam. In 1970, Carl joined Boyett Petroleum and became the CEO in 2004. With his son Dale and team of employees, Carl led the Company to grow the wholesale distribution segment of the business to supply over 500 fuel stations in California and Nevada offering customers brands such as Valero, 76, ARCO, and Shell, also offering petroleum and retail service programs. Currently, Boyett Petroleum is the largest branded Valero distributer in the West. Boyett Petroleum also supplies agriculture and commercial customers with petroleum products.

Besides its wholesale business, the company has an ownership interest in over 40 retail sites it operates throughout California under the names "CRUISERS" and "Kwik Serv." Additionally, the Company has a rapidly growing fleet card business utilizing the Voyager network platform to offer its CruiseAmericard.

Boyett Petroleum recognizes that its success as a business would not be possible without the support of the community. Through Carl's vision, the Boyett family, Boyett Petroleum, and many of their employees have become stewards in the community by taking an active role in multiple organizations and causes. Notably, the Boyett family created the "Make Dreams Real Endowment Fund" in 2009 that funds opportunities for children in the local community to explore and extend their education. Grants from this fund support children and student programs focused on the arts and education. Each year 100% of the funds raised through the invitational golf tournament and donations are added to the "Make Dreams Real Endowment Fund" and 10% of the Fund is spent on local youth programs. With a strong leadership team in place at Boyett Petroleum, Carl was able to focus on Make Dreams Real in recent years. Just recently, Carl was able to double his endowment goal of $1,000,000 by 2016, reaching over $2,000,000 this year.

Carl was the recipient of numerous awards, including Rotary Gift to the World Award (2015), Modesto Chamber of Commerce - Robert J. Cardoza - Citizen of the Year Award (2014), Center for Human Services – Children First – Distinguished Leadership Award (2013), Association of Fund Raising Professionals Philanthropist of the Year (2007), Champion of the American Dream Award (2003), Rotary Distinguished Community Service Award (2003-2004), CSU Stanislaus Business Leader of the Year (2001-2002). He also served on numerous industry boards, including the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (1998-Present), Petroleum Marketers of America (1970-Present), California Independent Oil Marketers Association (1970-Present), National Association of Convenience Stores (2000-Present), California Energy Commission, and California Arco Distributors (1981-1983).

Lastly, Carl has served on and chaired several community boards including the Gallo Center for the Arts (2007-2014; Chairman 2011-2013), CSU Stanislaus Foundation (2000-2005), Stanislaus County Credit Bureau Foundation (Past President 2004-2006), Modesto Symphony Orchestra (Past President 2001-2003), Stanislaus President's Club (Past President 2001), Credit Bureau of Stanislaus County (Past President 1998-1999), Modesto Sunrise Rotary (Past President 1988-1989 and current member) with 22 years perfect attendance and 17 Paul Harris Fellows, and Modesto Jaycees (Past President 1972-1973).

Carl may have left this world, but there is no doubt that his legacy and spirit will endure. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Carl Boyett can be made to Make Dreams Real Endowment Fund at www.makedreamsrealgolf.com or The Gallo Center for the Arts at www.galloarts.org.