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Nancy Boyd Obituary
Nancy Ann Boyd, daughter of Walter and Patricia Tyynis Boyd; sister of Scott and Cathy Boyd; mother of Eero, Jacob and Zoë Zingeser; wife of Jim Zingeser - deeply beloved by all, passed away in Rochester, Minnesota on July 1, 2021.
Those who have lived in Intown communities have likely been touched by Nancy Boyd. If you enjoyed the early 2000s restoration of the Mary Lin School playfield, butterfly garden and installation of new play equipment; if you participated in the 9/11 Heros' Walk; or if you have enjoyed the daylighting and restoration of Candler Park Brook that now meanders through the golf course and past Paideia School, you have seen Nancy Boyd's fingerprints (the beavers and otters are a bonus). Nancy brought her sharp intellect and passion for citizen-led community projects to TEVERETERNO in Rome, Italy, and most recently to Freedom Park, where Nancy's finger and footprints glow on projects illuminating and celebrating public spaces such as Dwelling, ELDER, and the Chimney Swift Tower. Nancy would argue that these remarkable works of community art were crafted by great artists including Masud Olufani, William Kentridge, and the Atlanta Audubon Society, yet Nancy's great heart and hand were also there.
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Memories and Condolences
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Yvonne Onouye
October 8, 2024
Learning of Nancy's passing today, I am so sorry for her loss, Eero, Jacob, Zoe and Jim and send my belated condolences. She was a beautiful light in the world.
Princess Wilson
July 5, 2024
I still miss Nancy for her leadership and have not forgotten how she inspired me. Her insight for David T Howard and the Legacy tree will never be forgotten.
Marc Rosen
July 7, 2022
Generous and deeply kind with a pure aesthetic, she had a singular intelligence and sparkle. She lit every room she entered, was a fierce and loving mother and an engaging, loyal friend. Her complexities could surprise and she rarely disappoined. Nancy left great sorrow and even greater love in her wake. I miss her.
Princess Wilson
July 6, 2022
Still miss your quiet personality and gentle spirit. I thank God everyday for letting us know you in a short time in our neighborhood. Continue to Rest In Peace and know you made a difference.
Andrea Sender
December 1, 2021
Nancy: Funny, beautiful, warm and talented. Jolted by her passing and comforted by many rich memories. Condolences to Jim, Eero, Jacob and Zoe.
Jordan Schermerhorn
October 11, 2021
Jim and family, heard through the grapevine and am thinking about you all. Chad folks would regularly that it felt like we knew Nancy because you talked about her so often, and even that years-ago second-degree vibrancy was strong. Hope you all are holding up.
Princess Wilson
July 19, 2021
So sorry to hear about Nancy. I worked with her on a couple of projects. My condolences to her family. She will be missed. Love
Judy Keenan
July 18, 2021
So very sorry to learn of Nancy´s passing. My love to all the family.
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