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1940
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2018
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Edward Boydstun Obituary
Services will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at St. Stephen United Methodist Church with Travis Bennett, Dr. Jim Smith, and Dr. Stan Cosby officiating. Private burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Edward was born October 7, 1940, in Amarillo to Earl and Vera Boydstun. He graduated Canyon High School in 1959, and earned a Bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Tech University in 1965. Edward married Melba Haile on August 19, 1961, in Dumas.
After thirty plus years in the fertilizer industry, he became an independent insurance agent.
Edward loved to fish and was a member of the Gideon's, and St. Stephen United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school for many years. He also was a member of the Walk to Emmaus community.
Survivors include his wife, Melba Boydstun, of Amarillo; two daughters, Kari Brock and husband Martin and Mindy Douglass and husband Brad, all of Amarillo; a sister, Kay Reynolds and husband Ronald, of Canyon; five grandchildren, Preston Brock and wife Elizabeth, Haley Garrett and husband Zach, Miller Brock and wife Lauren, Lainey Douglass and fiance Colby Crawford, and Hunter Brock; and a great-grandchild, Nora Kaitlin Brock.
The family suggests memorials to St. Stephen United Methodist Church Children's Building Fund, 4600 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79109; The Gideon's International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251; or Golden Spread Emmaus, Community Treasurer, 7132 Adirondack Trail, Amarillo, Texas 79106.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the funeral home.
Sign the online guestbook at www.boxwellbrothers.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Boydstun
Becky Pittman
March 21, 2019
Eddie was such a good boss for Molly during her college. The whole family so special
Greg Wynne
April 24, 2018
He was the nicest man I have ever known
Jerri Roberts
April 14, 2018
Sorry I am slow to get here Melba, but you and all your family remain in my prayers each day. Much love....Jerri (Lou Mowery Roberts :-)
Becky Pittman
April 6, 2018
To the family my sympathy. Eddie Melba and Kari were so kind good to my daughter Molly Phillips during her college years. I know you will miss him.
Gail and James White
April 3, 2018
We got acquainted with Eddie thru his insurance company and he was such a nice person. We were sorry see his obituary. Gail and James White
GARY RICHARDS
April 3, 2018
A true Christian friend for life.
Lavonne. Patterson Gallman
April 3, 2018
Prayers for the whole family during this difficult time .
Terri Duffy
April 3, 2018
Thinking of your family at this difficult time. I will always remember Eddie's kind heart. We are all blessed to have known Eddie.
Kathy McAlister
April 2, 2018
What a wonderful caring man. Thank you for your kind heart and example of a true Christian man. Darryl and I will always be grateful to you. Prayers to your family!
JENNIFER TOMLINSON
April 2, 2018
I was incredibly sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. What I remember most growing up in church and being his neighbor was his warm smile. Praying for quick healing for Melba and peace for the family.
Terry and Judy Lowe
April 2, 2018
Occasionally we would hear Eddie exclaim "Glory!" when he was particularly moved during a Sunday service. Eddie, we miss you, but are so happy you are finally in the Father's full glory. Glory!
Bernice Green-Barlow
April 2, 2018
Eddie, a treasured friend, strong Christian, and "successful person" will remain in my favorite memories. He reminds me of the following quote as he showed the strength of "will" that endeared him to all who knew him. "The difference between as successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will." VINCE LOMBARDI
Ty Thurman
April 1, 2018
So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. I will miss his big smile and his Texas Tech ties on Sunday morning after a Red Raider sin on Saturday. Know that we are praying for the family and for Melba's recovery. GLORY!
Kay Reynolds
April 1, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Derrill and Delores Perkins
April 1, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. He was our insurance agent and the nicest, most caring man. He always talked about his family and we know you all will miss him very much. Our prayers are with the family during this time.
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