Robert Hanson Boyd

October 8, 1925 — September 6, 2011

Robert 'Bob' Hanson Boyd, the son of Arthur and Clara (Hanson) Boyd, was born October 8, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Sioux City, where he received his education, graduating from Central High School. Following his schooling, he entered the military and served with the Army Air Corp from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Bob moved to Spencer, Iowa in 1948, where he began working for Northwestern Bell and U.S. West as a lineman. Bob married Marianne Olsen on June 19, 1954 in Spencer. He worked as a central office technician for 41 years, until his retirement. Bob had a knack for nicknaming all of his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus in Spencer. Bob spent many years as a volunteer for Telephone Pioneers of America providing services for the visually impaired. Bob was also an active member of the American Legion. Robert passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Marguerite Connors, Eloise Lea, Shirley Bertrand, Lorraine Bourassa and Marie O'Conner and one brother, Bill. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marianne of Spencer; three daughters: Barbara (Ric) Barner of Papillion, NE, Mary Ellen (Bill) Scarborough of LaVista, NE and Sarah Griffin of Spencer, IA; one son, Patrick Boyd (Tracy) of Spencer, IA; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Butler of Sioux City, IA; other relatives and many friends. In lieu of flowers the family has set up a Memorial Fund in Robert's name.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Friday September 9,2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer

OFFICIATING

Father William Schreiber

CASKET BEARERS

John Nelson Chris Barner Eric Dean Richard Connors Patrick Connors Tom Connors HONORARY BEARERS All of his grandchildren

VISITATION

Visitation will begin 3:00 P.M. Thursday, September 8 with the family greeting friends from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Thursday Evening at the Warner Chapel in Spencer A Knights of Columbus Rosary will take place at 4:30 P.M. A Vigil Service will take place at 5:00 P.M. both at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.

MUSIC

"The Summons" "Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled" "We Remember" "O Loving God" "Sing To The Mountains" By Karen Conlon ORGANIST: Marianne Fuchsen

INTERMENT

Riverside Cemetery Spencer, Iowa A Military service will be conducted by Glen Pedersen Post #1 American Legion Spencer, Iowa

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