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for John Boyd
Jason Azzone
August 3, 2017
John Boyd with the greatest art teacher I've ever had, At WSU I stayed going to school there for a year and a half just to take his class and make awesome Work, I have one of his pieces and it hangs in my Living room, Anyone and everyone who met him was blessed to know him!!!!
DIego Villegas
November 14, 2012
He was a great grandpa, and father...he will be missed, but his kids and grand kids will ALWAYS rememeber him.
Allison Cunningham
November 8, 2012
Dear Lorraine and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. He made such a profound impression on EC and his art career, and I'm sure many, many other students over the years. He was a sweet and interesting man - we enjoyed having him as our guest when he came to Denver to do a visiting artist workshop for EC at Metro State. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve Scott
October 30, 2012
Lorraine and Family,
We shared an office at WSU in 1973,,,John, Steve Berman and myself (all new art instructors). As a sabbatical replacement for John Fincher, I was only there a year, but I've carried, for nearly forty years, memories of that year of getting to know John and Steve as friends and colleagues. An accomplished artist/printmaker, John's memory will live on through his art and the people that he touched in this life. Tears and Happiness to you all. Steve Scott
William Mains Jr
October 29, 2012
Although we never met you, I will always miss John at the Bullet Stop, he and I spoke together often, and I will always keep him in my mind and thoughts, he was a PRINCE among us and all of those in the league will miss him.
Jan Bolick
October 29, 2012
Dear Lorrain, Aaron, Alice and Sarah,
I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss John. He was a great friend. We are thankful to have known him, and to have been inspired by his art!
Richard Leslie
October 29, 2012
Lorraine,
John is and will remain so very fondly in our hearts and minds even after all these years away from Wichita. He was one of the most straight-forward people I've ever known and I enjoyed arguing with him almost as much as agreeing with him. And I always valued his insights, not to mention his provocative art, two of which still hang in our home. May your sadness be lightened by his life so fully lived and by the knowledge of the many lives he has touched.
Richard Leslie & Amy Young, Brooklyn
Dena Cornett
October 29, 2012
John was a wickedly creatively artist, a kind and gentle soul, a mentor and friend to his many students, and a delight to his family. It was only last week that I told someone about our impromptu bowling “Holy Roller Team” of the late ‘70's, comprised of a few art students and John, gathered at the WSU student center on occasional Fridays, which we jokingly referred to as Bowling for Grades. I was a pleasure to know him during the last 32 years .
I was touched that he and Lorraine attended my father's funeral service last year, and wish I were able to attend his today. He will be missed.
Linda Ivy
October 29, 2012
Lorraine and family, my parents, Eugene and Alma McDonald, were very interested in you and always spoke highly of you. I'm sure they would want me to send our sympathy's for your loss. Linda McDonald Ivy and the McDonald family.
The Silver Bullet will protect you John!
Patty Brutchin
October 28, 2012
John Boyd was an inspiring teacher in Printmaking. I remember him well. I own his "Wolf Man with Silver Bullet" I have treasured it for many years since I graduated from WSU. My condolences to his family. Peace..Patty Brutchin.Chicago,IL
Ken Wallin
October 28, 2012
Will miss you on the range, John.
Andy Totman
October 28, 2012
Dear Lorrain, Aaron, Alice and Sarah
So sorry for your loss, I speak of John often in my classes and telling stories of his wonderful art and humor.
Remembering him always, Andy
John Hammer
October 28, 2012
My condolences. John was a great teacher. I am shocked by the news and I sincerely wish the very best for his family and his colleagues at WSU.
judy jones
October 28, 2012
Lorraine, Aaron,Alice,& Sarah,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Let the love you shared, hold the special family bond forever in your hearts. Affectionately, I remain your friend Lorraine. Judy
Tom at the house on S. Hillside, late '80s.
Cass Bruton
October 28, 2012
Lorraine, my condolences - so sorry. John was a favorite teacher, mentor, friend, companion and artistic influence to the late Tom Siegman. Tom and I both spent many enjoyable hours with John, and with you, of course, although it has been many years now. John will be missed by so many who are still around today, but I wanted to mention this long ago friendship. Best to you and your family in this time. Thinking of you and remembering fondly so many good times in Wichita. John's sense of humor was one-of-a-kind. Such a pleasure to have known him. With love, -Cass
Elizabeth Corbett
October 28, 2012
Sorry for your loss Lorraine. Though a former WSU art student, I never took a class with John, but always so admired his work.
Kris Zimmerman
October 28, 2012
He was a great teacher and a great man.
Adam Larsen
October 28, 2012
John was truly a unique soul and I will always cherish what he taught me about life and art. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I truly wish I could be at the service.
Randy, Jane, Laura and Leo Kust
October 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are thankful for all the good times we had together. We will miss John's friendship and caring.
Diane Tigue
October 27, 2012
My heart goes out to you Lorraine - He was a cherished man
Angela Mercer
October 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the opportunity to meet John, but know he was special to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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