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7557 Wisconsin Ave.

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DOUGLAS BOYD Obituary

DOUGLAS RAY BOYD
Passed on July 1, 2017.We were so very lucky to learn valuable lessons from the one and only "Disco Taxi" during his 67 years, among them: Check that all house doors are locked at a minimum of eight times before leaving for a family vacation, and then check them again. Always wear neon when going for a walk, even at 2 p.m. Always use "no more tangles" and at least 3 pony tail ties when tasked with doing your daughter's hair, even if the bottle is only filled with water. Doug is survived by his wife and best friend, Marla; three daughters, Kara, Kelsey, and Niki; son-in-law, Michael; brother, Tim and wife Carol and their three children; sister-in-law, Vicki and husband Danny and their two sons; and sister-in-law, Stacey. He will, of course, be missed by the family dog, Lucy. A celebration of his life will be held at Pumphrey Funeral Home in Bethesda, MD at 10 a.m., on Thursday, July 6. The family will be gathering at his sister-in-law's residence immediately following the service.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 5, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for DOUGLAS BOYD

17 Entries

Emory Michael

March 26, 2018

Doug was a great guy. We met in tenth grade English class. We sat beside each other. He had a ready smile and a terrific disposition. He was funny and philosophical and sincere. I never heard him speak an unkind word. He was a good friend of mine at Blair. After graduation, I moved away from the area and we lost contact but I think of him with fondness and know he will be missed. Bless his soul.

Ed Ebel

March 26, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Doug's passing last year. As it is now much later, I doubt that any of the family will read this. But...I met Doug in 1966 when I was a senior at Blair and he was a junior. It was my first year at Blair and he was one of the few people who was friendly. That's pretty much how he was. He loaned me a $5 Stella guitar because I wanted desperately to learn to play, and he patiently taught me all I needed to know to get started. We formed a band with John Caldwell, another classmate and very gifted musician, with the clever name "The Trio". :-) Later after John moved away we became "Doug & Ed". Many adventures after high school with his Austin Healey...one time the clutch gave out and our only solution was for me to get out and push in order to jump start the car while it was in gear...and then watch him drive away down Georgia Ave. (I think) while I stood watching...and then hitch-hiking home....because he couldn't stop. :-) Other memories were of him teaching me to drive my Triumph TR4. Many other memories of the CCC church retreat house, listening to Doc Watson records, etc...

The last time I saw Doug he had invited me over for dinner with his family. My apologies as I don't think I was that great a guest. I was just back from a number of years in a "forward" location, Afghanistan, and was not used to "normal" life...not quite PTSD but not far from it.

My sincerest condolences to all his family, especially to Marla and his daughters and Tim, his brother. I guessed I always assumed I would see him again.

Ed Ebel

Lazar and Maureen Levy

July 12, 2017

We are so sad to have heard about our old friend and neighbor. Kara and her sisters were so lucky to have a Dad who I thought was the best in our neighborhood and beyond. We will always remember how nice he was to the Levy family.

craig preece

July 11, 2017

I met Doug nearly 50 years ago, and knew him to be a thoughtful, interesting person, one of the 'good guys', and can understand the love and respect he has received from the previous comments here. My condolences to Marla and family.

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July 8, 2017

Doug and I were great friends and roommates in the 1969 - 1970 era and we were musical soul brothers during that time. We tried to get a garage band going without too much success but had great times living the dream. I am grateful I saw him a few years ago on a trip back to Maryland.

July 7, 2017

I worked with Doug at Chuck Levin's Music. He worked part time and my time with him was on Wednesday nights.It was a pleasure getting to know him, as everyone has said his family including Lucy was his favorite things to talk about. And tales about the liquor store downtown. His knowledge never ceased to amaze me. I was so shocked and sadden by the news. I will not repeat everyone's words again but yes they are all so true. Prayers to his entire family.

Pic,
The cashier at Chuck Levin's

Adam Myers

July 6, 2017

I haven't seen Doug since a couple of years after high school, but I remember him for a significant kindness he did for me at that time. My sympathies to his family.

Bill Dalton

July 6, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this. Doug and I were close friends at Montgomery Blair. We shared a love of music and I learned to drive a stick shift on his Austin Healy Bugeye Sprite. My sincere condolences.

FC..

July 5, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Douglas Kazdoy

July 5, 2017

I met Doug in 1964 at Takoma Park JHS. I remember joking around with him in Mr. Robinson's science class. In high school he helped me obtain my first job to replace him at Spiegels catalog store in Langley Park as a porter (janitor). We remained good friends for many years and had numerous adventures and were roommates for quite a while at various residences. After a "falling out " of a number of years I decided to reach out to him which resulted in an all too brief visit at their house a year and a half ago. I am so, so glad for that time together. I had no idea that I wouldn't see him again. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to Marla and the girls.

Bob and Denise Woods

July 5, 2017

Doug was the best neighbor you could ever hope for. Over the past 20 years, we chatted in our driveways about everything from music and art to politics, but mostly about "the kids." Doug was so proud of "the girls" and was so excited with their many successes, especially college graduations and Kara's wedding. He and Marla were best friends and it showed. Denise and I miss Doug very much and will be there for his 5 ladies.

Susan Berger

July 5, 2017

I knew Doug for only 1 year but he was always a delightful person to talk with. He was so smart and kind and he loved his family so much. I am shocked that he is gone. I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Kevin White

July 5, 2017

I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Doug will be missed not only as an employee of mine but as a friend.
Doug started working for me over 2 years ago at the Wild Bird Center. We I hired him he said I don't know much about birds but I do know people. He would read the bird guides in the store to learn as much as he could about the birds and he became a great resource for many of our customers. He learned about the bee populations were in decline and researched what we could do as a store and we started selling Bee Habitats for our native bees. He would ask every customer if they had a garden and then show then the bee habitats and most of them would buy one after he informed them about the bees.
Doug and myself had some very in depth talks about politics and the world. We aligned on most of our talks. When lunch time came around we learned that we both liked McDonalds hamburgers and it was one of our favorite foods to eat. The staff enjoyed working with Doug and customers would tell me all the time how helpful he was. As I am writing this, three customers called to offer the deepest sympathies for his family and for his coworkers. He will be missed by not only me but everyone he ever met. Doug was a people person and enjoy life and talking with people.
Doug was excited that his girls had finished college and he was very proud of their accomplishments. He would tell me all the time that when he retired he was going to buy an RV and Marla and him would travel around the country. He would talk about his dog Lucy and the funny and crazy things the dog would do. He loved her more than anything. I also have a dog named Lucy and we would compare stories about them.
Doug and I had similar backgrounds growing up in the Washington area and we would talk about places and things we did growing up. It was as if we had known each other all our lives. We would even talk with customers that grew up in the area and about how life was back in the old days. Our paths might have even crossed at some point but we didn't know if they had. It surely felt like they had.
Doug, I will miss you. May God bless you and your family.
Kevin White

Bert Walker

July 5, 2017

Doug and I met as new employees at Lipman's Art Shop over 45 years ago. He introduced me to the music of Jackson Brown, Neil Young, Joe Cocker, Buffalo Springfield, POCO and lots of others. Until then I had been pretty much into MOTOWN and Elvis and other main stream artists. When I bought Ray Picture Framing, a 20 year old frame shop 39 years ago Doug was one of the first people I got in touch with to let him know that if he was ever interested in working with me to get in touch. Sometime later, while still staying in touch, we hooked up and he and I worked together for many years. His care and love for his family and their happiness was his motivation in everything. If one of the "girls" needed help his priority was clear and he would drop everything to attend to the issue. We had much fun working together and keeping each other entertained. He loved crazy funny stuff...especially the irony so evident in politics. He was well informed with trends and personalities in the art world and visited museums and galleries regularly.
Several years ago I went through a major surgery and developed a pernicious infection that kept me in the hospital for an extra week and homebound for about 4 more weeks. When I was able to go back to the shop I was so weak I could only last about 3 hours until I slowly, over time, got my strength back. If it was not for Doug running the shop during that period I would have been in dire straights. I, along with so many others, will miss him. My heart and sympathy goes out to the 4 ladies in his life that he loved more than anything else. I have recollections that will keep a part of Doug alive in my memory... and for that I am thankful.

Stacey Bauman

July 5, 2017

Doug was a good, kind and loving man who loved his family with all his heart. The world lost a great man on Saturday, July 1, 2017 and he will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family; and may their love for one another get them through this difficult time. In loving memory of a wonderful Husband, Father and Friend. We will love you and miss you always.

July 5, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family, When we lose those we love the pain and grief can seem unbearable, But, TRUST in the GOD of comfort, he will make you strong and give you peace at this difficult time. Numbers 6:26

July 5, 2017

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

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