Linda Claire Boyd

Linda Claire Boyd stepped from this earthly home into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, October 8, 2010 in Eureka, CA. Linda was born February 23, 1941 as a third generation Humboldt County resident. She took ballet lessons from Betty Merriweather & enjoyed roller skating at the Eureka Municipal Auditorium with her best friend Nancy Corsetti. She attended St. Bernard's School from Kindergarten through 9th grade, then attended Eureka High School and graduated in 1958. Linda also attended Santa Rosa Junior College from 1958-1960. Linda married James Emmet Boyd on June 10, 1961 and lived the majority of her life in Humboldt County, although the past 8 years lived in Shasta Lake, CA. Linda began working for the Division of Highways in April 1961. Linda's proudest accomplishment was switching from clerical work to transportation planning and getting promoted to Associate Transportation Planner. She retired from CalTrans in 1998. Linda was a loving and devoted wife, mom, grandma and friend. Her proudest family moments were the birth of her children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren. Her easy going and optimistic personality was a blessing to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Linda loved sewing, quilting, and antiquing, spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends, but mostly with the love of her life and best friend - her husband. Linda's Achievements included 25 & 30 year Awards, Sustained Superior Accomplishment Award, she was the President of Ladies Auxiliary for Humboldt Fire Department #1, and Secretary for Humboldt County Historical Society. She also attended many Elks Lodge events and activities with her husband and friends and was a member of the Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. Linda was preceded in death by her father - Jack Armand Ripley and her mother - Claire Elizabeth Durant. She is survived by her siblings - Michael Durant & Robbyn Clark, husband - James E Boyd, children - Sherri Olson & James K Boyd, grandchildren - Amanda Christensen, Amelia Lamberson, Erica Olson & Jocelyn Boyd, great-grandchildren - Joshua Lamberson, Devany Christensen & Alexis Lamberson. Linda's family will be having a "Celebration of Life" service to be held at a later date in Eureka, CA. We wish to thank all of our family and friends for the many prayers, love and support you provided us during this difficult time. Memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Pierce Mortuary, Eureka, CA 707-442-3751, www.piercemortuarychapels.com. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click Obits.