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Cecil LeRoy Boyd
10/15/1924 — 04/28/2010
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Yuma, CO
Cecil LeRoy Boyd
CECIL L. BOYD
Cecil L. Boyd, age 85, passed away peacefully April 28, 2010 after a short battle with kidney cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1924 in Yuma, CO the second child of Charles and Aphrodite Boyd. At six months of age his family relocated to the Mission Valley in Montana. Cecil grew up and attended school in Ronan, MT.
Our father was a member of the greatest generation. He served in the Army for five years during World War II and served in the 3fd Army 89th Division in Europe and in the Austrian Occupation and Military Government. While stationed in Gmunden, Austria he met his wife, lngeborg Pasnocht, in 1945. They married July 9, 1947 in Vorchdorf, Austria. After his discharge from the Army, they moved to Corvallis, OR where he attended Oregon State University and participated in the ROTC Program. He graduated with a BS degree in mechanical engineering and was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant at Fort Lewis after graduation.
He is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Oregon State Alumni Association, and a huge Beaver fan.
The Boyds moved to Richland on August 2, 1951. Cecil worked for General Electric, Battelle Northwest and Westinghouse Hanford as a mechanical engineer and manager. During part of his career at Hanford, he worked on the Fast Flux Test Facility FFTF. He retired January 1, 1986.
He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed pheasant and chukar hunting with is faithful Gordon Setter dogs Choice and Mac. Cecil loved to fish and couldn't wait for his backpacking trips to Lake Victoria.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 ½ years Inge and daughter-in-law Robin Boyd. Cecil leaves behind daughters Karin Ray Moss of Moses Lake, Linda Dick Arnot of Kennewick, and Ava Bill Lauby of Mukilteo; sons Gerald Laura Boyd of Kennewick; and John Lisa Boyd of Boise, ID; grandchildren Brian and Darren Moss, Meghan and Cameron Boyd, Alexis Boyd, David Boyd, and Kathleen Runnells; and great¬-grandchildren Tyrrell and Symone Runnells, and Aria Boyd. He is survived by his sisters and brothers Grace Buckner, Phyllis Fred Drebes, David Delilah Boyd, Walter Donna Boyd, Iris Roy Carlson, Leslie Charles Moyer and Ronald Liliya Boyd. In addition, he leaves behind many special nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, May 2nd at 12:00pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland. Visitation will be Saturday, May 1st from 5 to 8 pm at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland.
Special thanks to Tri-City Hospice Chaplaincy, Visiting Angels. Dr. Khawandi and Dr. Klarnet for their compassionate care of Cecil during this difficult time. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tri-City Hospice Chaplaincy.
Cecil and Inga were our great neighbors for 19 years. Cecil loved the Oregon State teams and would call us when they won the big game! We loved it when he went fishing as he would bring us a sample of his catch! Our grandson, Brandon, loved to watch Cecil mow his yard! Maybe that is where Brandon got his love of mowing! You will be missed, Cecil.
Love, Bruce and Nancy Johns
May you rest in peace now Cecil. I hope you and Inga can be at peace in Heaven now. God Bless.
We’ll miss you both.
Love,
David and family
The Allens and the Boyds have a special relationship both as neighbors and friends. While our lives often lead us down separate paths, the memories will always remain. Our memorise of both Inga and Cecil and the Boyd kids will always remain as an important part of our shared lives in Richland. It is comforting to know that they are both in good hands.
My heart goes out to all the Boyd kids, and the entire Boyd family. Cecil was a good man. I loved fishing with him.
My condolences,
Gary Christian and family
When I think of Cece, I remember the frequent twinkle in his eyes. He truly seemed to enjoy life. He was the first real boss I had in my professional career, and I am fortunate for that. I’ll remember him fondly.
Our condolences to your family, especially to Ava and Bill.
My sincere sympathy.
– Wanda –
Grace’s oldest daughter
Uncle Cecil – When I saw you last year, you still had a twinkle in your eyes. Memories of long ago of you and Aunt Inga are treasured.
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Cecil LeRoy Boyd