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Alan Boyd Obituary
ALAN FORREST BOYD
September 16, 1967
October 24, 2018
Alan Forrest Boyd, 51, died October 24, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A celebration of Alan's life will be held at 1pm, November 2, 2018, at the Stone Chapel, Woodman Valley Chapel - Rockrimmon Campus, 290 E. Woodman in Colorado Springs. Reception with family to follow at the same location.
Alan was born on September 16, 1967 in Petersburg, Virginia to James A. and Gail Harris Boyd. He and his family moved to the Colorado Springs area in 1984, where he was a 1985 graduate of Doherty High School. Alan is survived by his wife of 14 years, Sally Nelan Boyd, their son Aidan, his parents James and Gail, brother James R. Boyd and wife Robyn, sister Jennifer Boyd Webb and husband Brad, and his longtime friend Russell Negaard. He is also survived by his beloved nieces and nephews - Stephanie Boyd, Colin Webb, Ian Webb, Cavan Nelan, Cade Nelan, Keeley Moore, and Mimi Moore. He is preceded in death by his sister, Cassandra Boyd Riechman. Alan was a talented artist and an avid soccer fan. He enjoyed the time he spent hunting and telling campfire stories at the Coal Mine Ranch in west Texas, and he was the tallest and proudest member of the Boo's Crew team at the annual CSDSA Buddy Walk.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions made in Alan's memory to the Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association.
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for Alan Boyd
November 3, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Alan Boyd. May God who loves you. Give you everlasting comfort and make your heart firm in your time of need.
Dennis & Tichi Cole
November 2, 2018
No words seem adequate at this time, we are so very sorry. We love you & Aiden very much. We are always here for you. Miles may separate us but our hearts are always with you. Sending you our thoughts & prayers.....
Tabbatha Chesire
November 1, 2018
God Bless you all during this time of distress. Our love and prayers are with you all. Praying for peace and wonderful memories of the time you had together. May God shine his golden light and hand of healing on you.. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the funeral, but please know you are thought of so often.
We love you, The Chesire's
William Kaberlein
November 1, 2018
Rest in peace Alan. You were a true gentle man with a kind spirit, sharp wit, talents both physical and artistic I admired. The short time I got to spend with you and Russ are some of my cherished memories.
Sally, Aiden, friends and family. You have my most sincere condolences. May we not curse and obsess on the time we don't get with Alan but be thankful and focus on the time and times we were blessed to have him.
Thank you Alan for sharing your life with me,
Bill Kaberlein
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Julie MacKenzie
November 1, 2018
Sally, I'm so sorry for your loss. Alan was a good man and a wonderful father to Aidan. You are in my thoughts.
Tracy Reynolds
October 31, 2018
Sally,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and Aiden are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 31, 2018
Sally, so sorry for your loss. Was a privelege to have met and worked with Alan. Thoughts and prayers for you, Aidan and your family.
Sincerly,
Tony Rivera
David Vohsman
October 31, 2018
Sally and Aiden, I have no words that can measure up to your loss and grief. Know that we are here to stand along side you as best we can.
October 31, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. God be with you. Marian and Ed Breeden
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