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Gertrude Boyd Obituary

GERTRUDE ROZEMA BOYD NOV 28, 1923 - OCT 20, 2010 Gertrude passed away at her home at the age of 86, with her family by her side. Gertrude was a resident of Salida, CA. She is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Boyd; her daughter, Sandy Jordan. She is survived by her children, Sharon Ballard of Crestline, OH, Donna Bradford of Ceres, CA, Preston Boyd of Ceres, CA, Larry Boyd of Salida, CA, Carol Britt of Fortworth, TX; several grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 25th from 5-8pm at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA. Graveside service will be held the following day, Tuesday, Oct. 26th at 1:00pm at Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto, CA. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Oct. 23, 2010.

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