Family, friends, and students gathered at an East Oakland church Friday afternoon to honor the life of Dr. Marvin Boomer Jr., a Castlemont High School teacher who was killed in a crash last month.
Boomer’s partner, Nina Woodruff, spoke through tears at the emotional memorial service at Acts Full Gospel Church, recounting the night of the tragedy and their deep connection.
“He called me Mrs. Everything, and I called him Dr./Mr. Wonderful Boomer,” Woodruff said…