San Francisco, California
1941 - 2021
Desmond "Des" BoydAugust 3, 1941 - May 13, 2021Desmond 'Des' Boyd passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on May 13, 2021. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on August 3, 1941, Des came to the United States in the early 1960s and enlisted in the Navy after finding out he would be...
Read MoreDesmond is and was truly noble, highly knowledgeable and very well read, as already mentioned; he was a wealth of history, and was a regular face in the mission cafes and alleys; San Francisco will always miss him dearly; he always emphasized the importance of reading Marlon Brando's autobiography in order to better understand the 20th century. Sweet Journey Desmond!
Dusty Kashi Feathers
September 15, 2022 | Friend
Des always had an interesting "take" on life. He'd travelled travelled extensively and shared many stories. It was a pleasure to work with you Des, and you are missed! RIP
Matthew Graham
June 09, 2022 | Friend
I cried when I read this. So much of your family is in my heart.
Jami
May 22, 2022
Anyone who is interested in future shows of Des' photographs, please feel free to contact via gmail: ashleywarrenboyd
Ashley Boyd
May 16, 2022
Desmond was a treasured part of the Mission community for years. Deep condolences to his family. I would love to be able to see some of Desmond's photographs. Is there a show planned, or a site to visit?
Elizabeth
May 16, 2022
