Grandpa Boyd

Since it was this side of the family that peaked my interest in Genealogy and Family History I think it is only right to start with my Grandparents on the S side. The first information I received about genealogy came after my Grandpa Boyd's death in 1998. Among his things was a notebook of names, dates, and some stories that all came from his family.

Grandpa Boyd Aaron S was born on March 23rd, 1923 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA. He was the last child of 7 or 8 children born to Frank and Gertie. I only know of 7 total children, but there may have been a stillborn daughter. I'm still checking on that. He grew up on a farm in Iowa and only completed the 8th grade (according to my dad.) He joined the armed forces during WWII by deceiving the Navy about his age by using his brother Leroy's birth date. Needless to say this has lead to come confusion to other genealogist. He married Bonny Sue on June 3rd 1950. He worked as an autobody repair man for many years, even starting his own business for a while. He and Bonny divorced in 1979. Having been an alcoholic for many year, Boyd finally got help and became sober in 1980 or 1981 and stayed sober until his death in 1998 from complications for alcoholism.

One of my memories of my Grandpa Boyd was that he always had Planter's Cheese Balls at this house. I never ate these anywhere but at his house. I also remember his girlfriend Elsie at the nursing home. When ever we visited Grandpa Boyd, us kids would also go over and visit Elsie.

Grandpa Boyd on his Indian motorcycle.

Navy Uniform!

Grandpa Boyd with Becky and Bob.

Grandpa Boyd with my brother and I.