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Daryl Boyd

1941 - 2022

Daryl Boyd obituary, 1941-2022, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1941

DIED

2022

Daryl Boyd Obituary

Dean was born on 16 October 1941, the third child of Noel Boyd and Bertha (Ribeau) Boyd in Osborne, Kansas. Dean was born four miles south of Osborne in the family's rural home. Dean was 81 years old when he died. He passed away in his sleep early on the morning of December 18, 2022 after a battle with lung cancer.

Dean was an honest and humble man with his last wish being: "As I arrived on this earth to no fanfare, I wish to leave in the same manner. God bless and love you all as much as I do".

Dean grew up and received his education in Osborne, Kansas. Dean graduated from Osborne High School in the class of 1959. Dean spent most of his adult life working for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 31 years. Dean was a member of the First Christian Church in Osborne, Kansas. He loved being outdoors, loved meeting people and loved being a mail carrier. After retiring from the USPS Dean enjoyed time as an avid woodworker and Jayhawk basketball fan. Dean rarely missed a game!

Dean married Dina Murphy after graduating from high school, they were later divorced. They remained life-long friends. He later married Virginia "Gin" McClelland Hazlett in 1990, they happily shared many life adventures until her death in 2012.

Dean was preceded in death by his wife Virginia "Gin" Boyd; parents Noel Boyd and Bertha Boyd and two brothers, Jimmie Boyd and Larry Boyd.

Dean is survived by two sons Gary Boyd and wife Kate (Lawrence, Kansas), Alan Bignall and wife Linda (Lawrence, Kansas) and a daughter Traci Edwards (Uvalde, Texas). He is also survived by his brother Donald Boyd (Burbank, California).

Dean has been blessed with five grand-children Andrew Boyd (and Leesa), Sarah Edwards, Kyle Edwards, Gentry Bignall and Jacob Veatch (and Alison). He was also blessed with six great grand-children; June Boyd, Macon Boyd, Logan Boyd, Josey Bignall, Jesse Veatch and Jackson Veatch. The great grand-children were a source of great pride for Dean.

Dean requested no funeral services. A private family graveside service and family fellowship is planned. Dean requested any memorials be directed to Midland Hospice care and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044..

The entire family express their sincere appreciation for you love and assistance, telephone calls and prayers. Thank you and may God bless you all.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 24, 2022.

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