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Obituary for Boyd


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday November 09, 2002

Jeffrey C. Boyd, 51, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2002. His parents, Dr. John F. Boyd and Jane C. Boyd, preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Justin C. Boyd and Shauna M. Boyd of Omaha, Nebraska; his brothers, Jay F. Boyd and wife, Suzanne J. Boyd of Albuquerque and J. Curtis Boyd and wife, Nancy L. Boyd of Sugar Land, Texas; his niece, Stephanie B. Gehres and husband, Shaun Gehres of Memphis, Tennessee; and his nephew, Edward F. Boyd of Albuquerque. Jeff graduated from the Albuquerque Academy in 1969 where he played football and basketball and from Trinity University in 1973. He spent most of life involved in the construction business in Albuquerque. Jeff lived a short but full and eventful life, and he had an impact on everyone he met. Under his gruff exterior beat a heart of gold. His family and friends will miss him. His family appreciates all those special people who cared for him during the last several months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with a reception to follow at Neds on the Rio Grande, 1100 Rio Grande NW from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.