Edgar William Hickson - Boyd |
| Posted 2009-07-31 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, August 18, 2006 Edgar William Boyd, 88, died Aug. 16, 2006, in Prescott, Arizona. He was born Nov. 13, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ernest and Vivian Hickson. At the age of 2, Edgar's mother moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where she remarried to Charles Boyd. Edgar worked for North American Rockwell for 40 yearas, as Contract Administrator, negotiating contracts for rocket engines. He retired in 1978 and moved to Ramona, Calif. In 1990, he moved to Prescott. Edgar's many hobbies were woodworking; leather tooling, and later stained glass. He has made many beautiful stained glass windows and lamps. Some of his windows are in churches and museums as well as in homes of family members and friends all over the country. Many people and children will remember his harmonica playing. He entertained people in restaurants and stores or wherever he was. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Jean Boyd, his mother Vivian, and father Charles Boyd. He is survived by his wife Irene; his son David Boyd and wife Jill of Murrietta, Calif.; daughters Beveriy Walters and husband Bob of Sixes, Ore., and Sherry Torpin and husband Geoff of Ramona, Calif.; brother Ernest Hickson and wife, Germaine of Redding, Calif.; step-daughter Barbara Culver of Antigo, Wisc. and five grandsons, James Walters, Brett and Derek Torpin, and Ryan and Stephan Boyd. He will also be missed by many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3950 N. Valorie Dr., Prescott Valley, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice Family Care 100. Information provided by survivors. |
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