Reedsport, Oregon
Sept. 14, 1947 - June 15, 2009
A memorial service will be held for Brian Alan Boyd, 61, of Lakeside at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Reedsport Church of God, 2191 Birch Ave., in Reedsport.
Brian was born Sept. 14, 1947, in Waltham, Mass., to Kenneth E. and Lynn C. (Stadden) Boyd. He died June 15, 2009, of cancer.
He met Deborah Studders and they were married Dec. 7, 1998. He served in the U.S. navy in Vietnam and then became an Oregon State Police trooper. He lived in Zigzag patrolling the area before finishing his career and retiring as a senior trooper/detective in 1997. In 2002, he went to work for the U.S. Forest Service, leaving in 2008.
He was a member of the Reedsport Church of God and was an avid extra class ham radio operator.
Brian is survived by his wife, brother, Bruce and his wife, Melissa; and mother, Lynn Boyd.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Coos County Unit, 31 W. Sixth St., Medford, OR 97501; or the South Coast Hospice, 1620 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel, (541) 271-2822.
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This obituary was originally published in The World.
June 21, 2010,
Brian, Mel & I miss you terribly!! I remember, Brian always commented when I would first get my hair perms, he said that it looked like a "Helmet doo"(HA!!). Brian made Debbie promise him that she would never get one of those!!! Ha!! Deb and Brian, and Mel & I always had fun together!! See you one day, Brian!! God Bless you!!!
Love you bunches,
Mel & Diane Palmer
June 21, 2010
Brian was my coach (1975-1976) out of the Beaverton Patrol Office. I was a recruit who wanted to save the world. Brian taught me how to save what we could, one day at a time. That way, we always had work!
Coach Brian, now is your time to rest.
And I carry your words of advice (and those instructive looks you delivered so well) in my day to day "toolbox" to get things done.
Okay Coach Brian, that is all for now.
Joseph Garcia
July 20, 2009 | Hillsboro, OR
THE BROKEN CHAIN
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
you left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we can not see you,
you are always at our...
Pam Pederson
July 17, 2009 | Keizer, OR
My deepest condolences to Debbie, Lynn, and all Brian's family. Brian never passed up an opportunity to comment on how much he loved and appreciated you. He will be missed by so many, he was just that kind of guy. He was truly a fun and interesting person who had an infectious smile and laugh, one that everyone was drawn to and enjoyed being around. Once you met him, you were a friend, forever and you always knew that he was there for you. He was a real kick in the pants to work with,ski...
Pam Pederson
July 17, 2009 | Keizer, OR
I never worked with Brian, but always looked forward to having him in my First Responder classes. He had a way of keeping the class interesting for everyone. He could always find a way to modify the class materials into interesting looking things. He was one of the folks I missed when I retired. My sympathys to his family.
George Ogilvie
July 16, 2009 | St. Paul, OR
I worked for OSP out of the Portland Office and was an augment patrol on the mountain for many years. I enjoyed working with Brian, he was a true professional. But the best times were the meetings we had for coffee. He always had a smile on his face and was liked by everyone. My sincere sympathys to his family.
Jerry Hupp
July 16, 2009 | Happy Valley, OR
Debbie, My deepest sympathies. I worked with Brian for many years, patrolling up on the mountain runs from the Portland office. We had some good coffee klatches between radar runs, and of course it was always nice to be able to stop in on his days off for a break at his place in Zig Zag. The coffee was always on.
Brian was a very good man and the world is a sadder place without him.
Gary Lynn
Gary Lynn
July 16, 2009 | Portland, OR
Those who knew Brian will always remember his laugh, his wit, his charm, his ability to get along with anybody. As one who worked alongside him on the mountain, it was always a pleasure to spend time with him. He touched many lives through his ability to reach out to others. I see Brian volunteering to man the HAM radio in heaven. Happy Trails Brian.
David Lattin
July 16, 2009 | Wallowa, OR
I worker with Brian at the Beaverton Office and I used to visit him at Mt. Hood. He was a joy to work with he was a very good person.
John Gaukroger
July 16, 2009 | Salem, OR
