Class of 1949
1949 Maroon Spotlight
Lewis Boyd
F. F. A. ’45-’49; D. E. Club ’47-’49, Student Council ’45-’46; Home Room Vice-President ’47-’48; Home Room President ’48-’49; Football ’48-’49, Wrestling ’45-’49, Wrestling Captain ’48-’49; Perryscope Staff ’48-’49.
1949 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Graduation this year of Lewis Veldon Boyd means a loss to the high school athletic program. Boyd, captain of the 1948-49 wrestling squad, received the Lions award this year as outstanding man on the mat team.
In addition, Boyd played football last season, and has wrestled since 1944. He is president of his home room this year and was vice president in 1945-47.
Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Boyd of route 3, Perry, lives with an aunt at 823 Cedar street. He was born in Yale 19 years ago but has always attended local schools. Lewis is a member of the distributive Education club and Future Farmers of America, and says mathematics is his favorite subject.
After graduation he intends to be employed full time as a butcher here.
Lewis Veldon Boyd
January 17, 1930 – May 5, 2017
Lewis Veldon Boyd, age 87, of Paradise, California was born Jan. 17, 1930, and passed away Fri., May 5, 2017, at his home from a broken heart.
His wife and soul mate, Jean Ann Boyd, preceded him in death 3 short months ago. They were married April 30, 1951, in Perry.
He was born January 17, 1930, to Oliver James and Georgia Adeline (Baber) Boyd in Payne county, Oklahoma. He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Surviving are 3 adult children, Jim Boyd and Jan Lee, both of Paradise, and Jon Boyd of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren with one more on the way.
He will be buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Igo, California, during a private service with family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider donating to Paradise Hospice.