Nancy Boyd

Nancy Lou Boyd, 95, of Layton, Utah, passed peacefully on November 29, 2025. Born on August 4, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Carll and Helen Strauss. Nancy was a bright light among all who came within her reach. The love she radiated was felt by all who knew her, both family and friends.

She grew up during the Great Depression and WWII. As a result, she became a "saver," and a supporter of important causes.

Her family, consisted of Father, Carll Herman Strauss, Mother Helen Lenore Clark Srauss, and sister Rilla Strauss Hammett. Nancy and family would attend church on Sunday, and listen on the radio to the Metropolitan Opera, and weekly news broadcasts on Saturday nights.

Nancy graduated high school with honors and was valedictorian of her senior class.

Nancy Married Paul Boyd on May 27, 1950, and welcomed to her family Buz (1952), Denice (1953) and William Carll (1956) who died after just two short months.

Nancy was a working mom, somewhat unusual for her day, and had several opportunities to learn and to grow in her professional life. She worked in sales and accounting, also as a church secretary and an executive assistant during her regular working life. Following retirement she worked with her daughter Denice for Hallmark greeting cards.

Nancy is survived by her large and wonderful family. Nancy's legacy lives on through her son Paul "Buz" Boyd Jr and wife Jeannie, daughter Denice and husband Dana Floyd.

Grandchildren, Toby & Emilee Floyd, Tracie Heilmann, Paula & Jeremy Bryant, Nancy & Matt Taggart, Bennett & Tiffany Floyd, Steven & Stephanie Floyd; Kristofer Boyd, Jason and Dusty Boyd, Kim & Michael Martinez.

Great-grandchildren, Shelby & McKay Simmons, Evan, Jacob, Seth & Eli Floyd, Jace Sandberg, Jordan & Katelyn Sandberg, and Justin Sandberg, Kerrigan and Colton Heilmann, Caleb & Gracen Bryant, McKenna & Jake Svedin, Samuel and Addison Bryant, Joshua, James, Nathan and Aubrie Taggart, Logan, Garrett, Ryan, Grayson and Ayla Floyd, Trinity, Bodie, and Davie Boyd, Kaela, Malia and Mikah Martinez.

Great-great grandchildren are Ava Jo and Wade Simmons, and Cohen and Asher Sandberg.

We invite all who knew and loved Nancy to share their memories and upload photos on her memorial page. Her life was a testament of her love of Jesus Christ, and her story deserves to be remembered and celebrated. Please join us in honoring the remarkable life of Nancy Lou Boyd.