Barry L. Boyd, 57, a former Skagit Valley resident, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Tacoma, WA.
He was born on December 4, 1953 in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Theodore & Bonney (Craft) Boyd. He was raised and attended school in Concrete, graduating from Concrete High School with the class of 1972.
For a while Barry worked for the A.C. L.U. and then as a sawyer for the Goodyear Nelson Hardwood Mill.
He was also an accomplished musician, and with members of his family formed the The Boyd Family Band, playing at venues from Seattle to Bellingham for over 25 years. His leisure time found him camping, hiking and fishing.
Barry is survived by his sons, Aaron Boyd and his wife Nycole of Sedro-Woolley and Daniel Boyd of Anacortes; his mother, Bonney Boyd of Lakewood; his brother, Ted Boyd and nieces, Lenny & Bonney in Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted Boyd and his son, Cameron Boyd.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Mount Vernon.
Services are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Im sorry we didnt spend more time together, but i will always remember you being an umpire in little league baseball, and getting all 3 of us boys to want to play football. I hope you are at peace, i love you Dad and I think about you often. I wish i would have reached out and asked for some fatherly advice more often. I hope you and Mom and Cameron are together once again and happy. Sometimes i like to think you guys are looking out for me, and I just hope someday I will make you proud . Love you always, your son, Daniel.
To the Barry Boyd family We are so sorry to hear of his passing, He was a classmate and a great musician. Barry had many talents but the one he shared the most was his music, and there were many dances he played for. I hope you are filling the heavens with your music.~Becki and Les hoover
Although I have not seen or have spoken with Barry for many, many years, I can recall the many summers when my father would drop me off at Aunt Bonney and Uncle Ted’s home and I would spend those summer months with Teddy and Barry. I wish now that I had re-established contact with him years ago but our lives took different paths and I just never got around to making the time. I am sorry for that Barry. Rest in Peace my good cousin.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Barry. I will always remember my brother playing music with Barry and the Boyd Family Band. Barry is making music with Gunnar again… in heaven.
I pray for you Barry And hope you are happy with our lord.
To the Boyd Family: I Am so Sorry For Loss..I Went To School with Barry in Concrete..You All Are In My Prayers…He Will Be Missed.
Ms.Mary Gray-Hoffman