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BOYD William Rufus Boyd, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, went to be with our Lord on July 28, 2008, at the age of 84. Born July 6, 1924, in San Bernardino, California, to William and Agnes Boyd, he was raised in Colton, California. Following graduation from high school, he joined the United States Air Force at 18, and bravely served our country in World War II as a bombardier. After the war, he attended and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. While at SMU, he met Suzanne Eggers, whom he married in 1949. He re-joined the Air Force following college graduation, commissioned as a First Lieutenant, retiring in 1968, in Colorado Springs, Colorado as a Lieutenant Colonel. He earned multiple commendations and medals for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, and concluded his service as an electronics warfare officer in the Strategic Air Command. After retiring from the Air Force, he moved his family to San Antonio, Texas, and had a 16 year career as a salesman for RCA, retiring in 1984. He was married for 56 years to his wife, Suzanne, who passed away in 2005. Together they had 10 children, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. William was raised Methodist, but became a Catholic in his 30's. He was an active member in Holy Spirit Catholic Church as an RCIA sponsor, a Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a loving and kind father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, and will be remembered for his great sense of humor, humility, and positive attitude. He is survived by his son, Michael Charles and spouse, Regina, and grandsons, Kevin Patrick and Christopher Michael and spouse, Jaci'; his daughter, Patricia Anne Kramper and spouse, James, and granddaughters, Colleen Suzanne Kramper and Joy Marie Folkedal and spouse, Tor, and great granddaughter, Petra Ainsley; his daughter, Mary Suzanne Fenlon, grandson, Eric Paul and spouse, Clarissa, and granddaughter Nicole Alexis; his daughter, Julia Elizabeth Wilcox and spouse, Brian, and grandchildren, Kaitlin Elizabeth, Colin Michael, and Meghan Kathleen Seeberger; his daughter, Catherine Joan Edinger and spouse, A. J. Rothburg, and grandson, William Joseph Edinger; his sons, Daniel William Boyd, Thomas Patrick Boyd, Stephen Francis Boyd, and Christopher John Boyd, and granddaughters, Brittney Nicole, Jessica Taylor, and Kayli Alexis; and his daughter, Theresa Louise Boyd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Holy Spirit Catholic School, "Guardian Angel Fund", 770 W. Ramsey, San Antonio, Texas, 78216, in memory of William R. Boyd. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Sunday-August 3, 2008 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday-August 4, 2008 at 11:30AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 758 W. Ramsey, San Antonio, Texas 78216. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Full Air Force Honors. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. MISSION PARK NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE SAN ANTONIO TX 78230 210349-1414

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William R. Boyd

July 6, 1924 - July 28, 2008