Boyd Ellis

1931 - 2026

Boyd Lamar Ellis

He was born November 5, 1931, to George Willard Ellis and Emily Purser Ellis in Idaho

Falls, Idaho. He passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at his home in Brigham

City, Utah at the age of 94.

Boyd was very proud to have served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

While being stationed in Germany he had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe.

He married Beverly Garner in 1954 and had two wonderful kids, Terry Lynn and Steven

K. He later married Janet Wilson in 1961 where two more wonderful kids joined the

family, Richard J and Kimberlee.

In 1962 he opened Ellis Plumbing and Heating. Over the years there were shops in

Logan, Brigham City, and Salt Lake City. Not only did he enjoy what he did, but he

encouraged everyone working for him to have a good work ethic and be proud of the job

they were doing. As a Journeyman Plumber, he was always ready to help friends and

family in need. Both sons, Steve and Rick served apprenticeships as pipefitters but

then went on in different directions. When a slump in the economy came, he went back

to being a union plumber and retired with 15 years of service. This retirement didn't last

long. For the next 18 years he was a school bus driver for Box Elder School District

picking up kids in the West Corrine area.

Boyd spent his life working hard so he could enjoy life doing what he loved with his

family. He was a founding member of the Mount Ogden Ski Club so many weekends

were spent on the ski hill. He loved hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and traveling in

his motorhome. He was a collector of many fine treasures as can be found in his

multiple storage units.

Survived by his wife Janet Wilson Ellis; Terry (Bob) Smith, Winchester, KY; Steve

Hannawacker, Seal Beach, CA; Rick (Shonna) Ellis Howell, UT; Kim (Scott) Jones, Ellis,

ID; 15 Grandkids, 32 Great-grandkids, and 5 Great-Great-grandkids. He was preceded

in death by his parents and his 9 siblings.

At his request there will not be a viewing or a service at this time. Next summer his

ashes will be laid to rest in the South Park Cemetery near Jackson, Wyoming.