Beverly Jean Boyd

Beverly Jean Boyd, 73, of Twin Falls, passed away suddenly on March 9, 2012 at her home. She was born on April 5, 1938 in Friend, Nebraska the daughter of Robert and Hermine Freeouf. Beverly graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1957. Jack and Beverly were high school sweethearts who married after a one year courtship on March 1, 1957 at the Twin Falls Methodist Church. In 1959 a son Jeffrey Scott was born, a daughter Stephanie Jean followed three years later, then Steven Craig blessed the family in 1964, son Gregory Layne arrived in 1965 and the final son Daniel Wayne completed the family in 1967. The Boyd's were a close knit family and Jack and Beverly were always proud of their children and their accomplishments. Beverly was a loving and caring woman; she cared for her ill mother prior to her passing. She was a devoted home maker, who canned, cooked and cared for her family. Extended family remembers her great homemade chili, prepared with venison from Jack's hunts. Beverly was always at home with the children preparing meals and caring for them while Jack traveled with his job. She always prepared a hearty breakfast for her children before they went to school and was there to greet them upon arrival from school. Once their children graduated from school, Beverly and Jack moved to Vancouver, Washington. They shared a love not only for each other but of golf, pinochle and bridge. They shared these hobbies and interests until Beverly began to lose her sight due to an untreatable disease of the optic nerve. In 1993 she and Jack returned to Twin Falls and continued to enjoy their retirement. Beverly was always an elegant woman who took great pride in her appearance. She was never seen with a hair out of place. Many did not know that she actually was sight impaired. Jack took great care of Beverly to make sure her dignity was always intact. Surviving are her Husband Jack of Twin Falls, sons - Jeffrey (Jill) Boyd of Battle Ground, WA, Steven (Paula) Boyd of Placerville, CA, Gregory (Carole) Boyd of Battle Ground, WA and Daniel (Kristin) Boyd of Chittenango, New York, sister - Linda Jane Brown of Newnan, GA, Ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Stephanie who passed away in 1963. Beverly will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd, Twin Falls. Those wishing may share condolences and memories at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. The family requests those who wish in lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions in Beverly's name to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 341 West Washington St, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83702.