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Lee Alfred Boyd

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Lee Alfred Boyd Born March 9, 1930 in Lead, South Dakota lost his long and brave battle with leukemia on March 30, 2005 with his wife of 54 years by his side. He is survived by his wife, Marie, sister Deloris Grantman of Florida, three daughters, Linda Jarvis of Alameda, Beverly Pfeiffer of Vacaville, Judy Sloan of Redwood City and a son, Brian Boyd of Woodinville, Washington. He was a loving grandfather and friend to eight grandchildren and was devoted to his family and friends.

There will be a Rosary at Lima Family Mortuary, 1315 Hollenbeck Avenue, Sunnyvale at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 with Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00. A Mass will be at St. Martins Church, 593 Central Avenue, Sunnyvale on Thursday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos Hills. Memorials are preferred to the Leukemia Society, 675 North First Street, San Jose 95112.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Apr. 4, 2005.

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Olga Vasquez

October 15, 2024

My favorite teacher at Sunnyvale High School. He was very funny and kind. Olga Vasquez

Renato Sousa

April 6, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Boyd was a great teacher and loved my many. I personally have many wonderful memories of Mr. Boyd.

SHS Class of '70

Joe Vargas Class of 65

April 6, 2005

He was a great teacher and friend to many in Sunnyvale High. He will be missed

Carole Shaughnessy

April 4, 2005

Dear Marie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and with all the family today. It is said that the beauty of a life well-lived never dies..it continues to embrace and inspire us. What a wonderful inspiration, and Marie may you find comfort in your loving memories. Sara and I send our love to you all.

Sincerely,

Carole and Sara Shaughnessy

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