Boyd Vance Brotherton

Boyd Vance Brotherton of Simi Valley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, at Vista Assisted Living after several recent health struggles. He lived until the young age of 94.
Boyd was born on August 13, 1931, in Burbank, California. He was raised in Burbank and graduated from Burbank High School, where he met the love of his life, Arlayne Mellon. Boyd and Arlayne were married on September 30, 1950, and moved to Arleta, then Sylmar where they raised their 3 children.
Boyd worked his career as a manager at Hughes Market. After retirement, Boyd and Arlayne moved to Simi Valley to be closer to their family. They became very involved at their church, St Rose of Lima, especially with the Knights of Columbus. Boyd rose to the rank of Grand Knight and was always so proud to have carried that title.
During retirement Boyd started to get antsy and decided to take on a small job with the Simi Valley School District. He worked as a yard duty at Arroyo Elementary and then to Crestview Elementary. He was affectionately known as Mr. B or Mr. Bumblebee and loved working with the little kids. To keep himself busy, he bowled several times a week (into his late 80's). He also loved square dancing and camping and never missed watching a Dodger game.
Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Arlayne and his daughter, Judi Kent. He is survived by his sister, Susan Hughes; his son, Rick Brotherton (Teri) and daughter, Jill Quercio (Steve); his nine grandchildren, Jackie, Steven, Tina, Nathan, Tracy, Tony, Trisha, Sara and Lindsey as well as 28 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
A vigil and rosary for Boyd will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7pm at Reardon Mortuary, 2636 Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday, December 3rd at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Celebration of Life to follow at Malcolm and Tracy's residence.