Thomas Boyd

Thomas Oliver "Tom" Boyd, 81, Dec. 25, 1931-Apr. 29, 2013, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully from cancer at home in Concord, on Apr. 29, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife Judith Thompson Boyd, son Timothy, and daughter Michelle. The native of Modesto, California, spent his school years in Escalon, California. During high school he was a member of the NROTC. He was called to duty in 1951 and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He met his wife, Judy, in 1961, in Oakland, California. They married in Oakland in 1962, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year. They moved to Concord in 1964 and have resided there ever since. He was born to Robert and Mildred Boyd of Escalon. His family includes older brother, James, who predeceased him; two sisters, Mary (Ernest) Hubert of Hemet, California, and Edna Mae Hinckley, who also predeceased him. Also surviving are his cousin Rachel Gaub, of Modesto, and niece, Janet Boyd and daughter, Haylee, of Lodi. He has several nieces and nephews by his two sisters. The focal point of his family were his granddaughters, Caroline and Meredith Boyd of Los Gatos. Tom enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and hiking. He particularly enjoyed fishing with his father-in-law, Budd Thompson, and hiking and traveling with his brother Jim. He will be missed by many including his sister-in-law, Dianne (Rudy) Sciutto, aunt Zella Spaulding, cousins Linda Roberts, Donna (Dave) Pace, Deb Hollinger, Dr. Joanne Jepson, many cousins by marriage and several friends who knew how much he liked to talk. Services will be held at the First Christian Church, 3039 Willow Pass Road, Concord, on Monday, May 6, at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County in care of Ann Dzuna, 1174 Alta Mesa Drive, Moraga, CA 94556. The family wishes to thank the nurses and caregivers from Professional Home Health Care and Hospice, especially Jose Morales, who endeared himself to all of us.