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Boyd Skiles Smith

1958 - 2020

BORN

1958

DIED

2020

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South Pasadena High School University of Southern California

Boyd Smith Obituary

April 6, 1958 - April 15, 2020 Boyd S. Smith of Pasadena passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2020 at the age of 62. Boyd's zest for life was unmatched and his circle of friends spanned the globe. A proud graduate of South Pasadena High School and the University of Southern California, Boyd worked at his family business from a young age, developing a strong work ethic and commitment to serving others. He had a successful career in both the commercial and residential real estate industries, carefully matching the needs of his clients with the perfect properties and investments. His career took him to New York, San Diego and Kauai, but he always returned to the city he loved, Pasadena. Most recently, he worked for the firm of Deasy Penner Podley. From an early age, Boyd pursued his passion to travel, collect art and antiques, and share his creative talents with others in special and unique ways. He is hailed as a Pasadena real estate architectural expert and has been quoted in the LA Times and Los Angeles Magazine. An active philanthropist, Boyd led fundraising events for the Huntington Library and Gamble House as well as many other charitable and social causes in his community. His humor and outgoing personality was matched only by his generosity and compassion. He was the first to reach out to friend in need with a call or hand-written note, as well as to help plan events to celebrate successes and life's milestones. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and Stanley Smith, and is survived by his brother Todd Smith and sister-in-law Cathy Black-Smith. The family asks that contributions in Boyd's memory be made to Pasadena Huntington Hospital, Huntington Library or the Gamble House.A celebration of life will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Apr. 19 to Apr. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Boyd Smith

16 Entries

Jim Storck

April 13, 2021

It's so hard for me to even start to think about the love I had for My Boyd. Almost every day I would chat with him online or on the phone. We'd share frustrations, desires, likes and dislikes. He would often offer to just "hang out" and enjoy each other. He saved me in so many ways from the demons surrounding my life. He rescued me in so many ways with his thoughtfulness, his heart, his kindness and his love. I miss him every day and keep his photo on my dresser to see every day and remind me of one of the most amazing friends I ever had.

Amy Miller

April 13, 2021

I cannot believe that it has been nearly a year since we lost our beloved Boyd. There is not a day that has past that I have not thought about him. I have constant reminders of him all around me that make me smile. The pain is still great, but the sound of his laughter rings loud. I try to think of his big crazy smile and all of the amazing fun days we had together. I hope you are keeping all of the other angels entertained. Forever miss you.

Ada Gates

April 13, 2021

It's a year later and the grief is still with me. I am renovating a new apartment and sorely miss Boyd and all his fun, exuberant, on target suggestions for design, placement of all the things that I love in the life, and the laughs, the laughs. Amy Miller and Newin Briones, designers I met through Boyd, have helped me and as we work, we talk of him all the time. 62. Too darn young, too terribly young. We so wanted more of him. He was such a joy in my life.
Ada Gates

Todd Mydland

May 3, 2020

Thirty-five years ago, I waltzed into a job that Boyd assumed was to be offered to him. He had worked diligently for the position and, despite his obvious disappointment, never expressed the slightest bit of animosity toward me or his other colleagues. On the contrary, Boyd enthusiastically welcomed and magnanimously introduced me into my new professional environment, sharing all of the relationships that he had developed and repeatedly lending assistance and advice to his new found competitor. This, I came to know, was classic, and classy, Boyd, gracefully adapting to setbacks while cultivating new relationships and opportunities. With me, and eventually my wife, Boyd cultivated a devoted friendship and a wealth of experiences principally based upon our initial interaction that I learned to be at the core of his character. He was, simply, like no other.
Boyd's ingratiating personality, penetrating energy and fierce realism led him along many paths, facing myriad challenges, but ultimately always returning to those of us whose acceptance and admiration he knew were among his most treasured and well earned assets.
The void that was Boyd will not be filled by others. Instead, it will be supplanted by mythic reminisces of what was, what was not, and what could always have been. May you rest in peace, Boyd Smith, among the gods of men.

April 28, 2020

My immaculate, creative friend will be missed.

Regina Drucker

April 25, 2020

The most twinkling of blue eyes, and magnetic smile, his heart was REAL AND PURE, filled with great intentions...and the first to help others. An Angel who tread where others dare not step, rest well and make sure you find us all a bijoux of a Star to shine upon in Heaven. Love you!

Jim Storck

April 22, 2020

My Boyd, you are the light that will forever shine in my heart.

Diana Gould

April 22, 2020

On behalf of the Gould family, I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to Boyds family. His smile was one of a kind and his love and caring for others were unsurpassed. . Your light will continue to shine brightly wherever you are. Peace be with you dear friend

Andrea Carranza

April 21, 2020

So sorry to hear that Boyd has passed. I had the pleasure of working with him and he always had a smile on his face. He had a great sense of humor and always made people laugh. He could light up a room with his presence and had the ability to brighten anyone's day. He was kind and lovable. He will be missed and will always be remembered. May his soul rest in heaven.

April 21, 2020

So sorry to hear about Boyd...he always made us laugh and we always enjoyed the time we spent with Boyd. Our condolences to his family. Linda & Lenny Amato

Tracie Donaldson

April 21, 2020

Boyd was a lovely human being and always gave me great advice in love, life and being myself. My heart aches for his family and I deeply sorry for their loss. Boyd will be greatly missed by me and my colleagues.

Jim Storck

April 21, 2020

Forever My Boyd. You gave away your heart so much, it finally decided it was done.

Marc Downing

April 21, 2020

Will miss you my beautiful friend...

Ada Gates

April 20, 2020

Boyd, Forever in our lives.

Gretchen Palmer

April 20, 2020

Will miss you dearly Boyd! You always made everyone smile when you walked into the room. One of a kind, over the top, and pure joy always! My heart is broken to loss you so unexpectedly! I was blessed to see days before you said Good-bye to the world.
So Kind, So Loving, So full of joy..... So Boyd!
Thank You and Enjoy the Other Side. I am sure you are well received and throwing an elegant celebration!
LOVE YOU ...LOVE YOU...LOVE YOU...
The Real Estate world will never be the same!
Gretchen

BRY

April 19, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Smith Family, May the God of comfort strengthen your grieving hearts with tender care and loving kindness forever as you cope during this very difficult time of your precious loss.

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