1927
2013
BOYD ROYSTER HOOFARD April 21, 1927 - October 17, 2013 Boyd Royster Hoofard, born April 21, 1927 in Trousdale, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Red Bluff, California, at the age of 86, surrounded by his family. Boyd was born to Walter and Ester Hoofard. He was the seventh of eight children, raised on and around the family homestead in Oklahoma. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1945. On March 3, 1949 he married Vivian Coleen Sanders. They moved back and forth from Oklahoma and California many times. Boyd is survived by his wife, Vivian; his older brother, Woody; his eight children: Walt, Terry, Kathy, Deanna, Marty, Randy, Mark, and John; his 27 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Boyd loved working with his hands, hunting with his brothers, and telling stories. He was a beloved husband and father and a loyal neighbor. He loved, and was loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. We, his family, invite all who knew and loved him to share in a celebration of Boyd's life. A service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 2pm at the Chapel of Flowers on Walnut Street in Red Bluff, California, followed shortly after by a graveside service. A reception will be held at Vina Community Church in Vina, California at approximately 5pm. Anyone who would like to provide food for the reception can drop it off at Boyd and Vivian's house in Red Bluff. Boyd's life was full of family and love. Grandpa will be forever in our hearts.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. May God comfort you all. 2 Cornthians 1:3,4
October 28, 2013
Boyd was one of the nicest an funniest men I have ever met. He touch my life many years ago an became a part of my family his grand daughter is my grand daughters mother Abby who will share her life with my son Johnny his family will always be a part of my family an its a wonderful feeling they are forever in my heart it was a pleasure to know him. He has the best loving family I know. My heart goes out to each an everyone of you. He was a wonderful man I'm so sorry for your loss and i wish I could have shared more of your memories he was a delight to have as a friend. I wish u all the best today and forever, an the most beautiful memories you share together, your pictures are such a great way to see how great of a family you all are! He was a great grand father, you all share in your hearts, Love you all. From my family to yours ????
Brenda Natho
October 26, 2013
He was a wonderful man that will live in all the hearts he touched. We send our Loving Prayers and Condolences to family and friends. Find peace knowing that he will always be watching over each and everyone of you as he has become your new star in the sky.
Carol & Steve Weir
October 23, 2013
There is a great party going on in heaven, he will be missed here on earth, we must look forward to joining them in the times to come. Love to the family, you are in our prayers.
Jimmy & Carlene Ortolon
October 23, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Uncle Royce was so loved by all who knew him. Praying for all of you.
Susan & Bernie Peveto
October 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and may you know he is watching over you all
Stephanie Patterson
October 22, 2013
You are going to be missed. Thank you for being a good uncle. We love you.
Joyce Bigham
October 22, 2013
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