BOYD Sylvia

BOYD

Sylvia Margaret Boyd of Lomond, beloved wife of Harvey Boyd, passed away in Brooks on Saturday March 26th, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Sylvia was born on January 25th, 1943 in Calgary and raised at Shouldice, Alberta. She was a registered nurse, farmer, daughter, mother and, most importantly, a loving wife. Sylvia married Harvey Lloyd Boyd of Lomond in 1964, and they raised their family of 4 boys on the farm in the Lomond area. She was active in the community and well loved by many. Sylvia was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in December, 1992 and it ultimately led to her passing, after many hard fought years. She is predeceased by her parents Christopher and Evelyn Reed. Sylvia is survived by her loving husband, Harvey Boyd of 51 years; sons, Jim Boyd and his wife Kelly of Arrowwood, Alberta, Roy (Catherine) Boyd of Lomond, Dennis Boyd and his wife Dena of Brooks and Dale of Lethbridge; 6 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; 1 great granddaughter; brother Art Reed and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at 2:00 PM from Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. John Theiss officiating. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Sylvia, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either Brooks and District Health Foundation for Dialysis Machine, Bag 300, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B3 or Parkinson’s Society, #102, 5635 Burbank Crescent SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 1Z6.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, BROOKS, ALBERTA.

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