In Loving Memory of

James Douglas Boyd

of St. Albert
Sep 3, 1957 - Feb 13, 2015

 

 

It was heartbreaking to hear the news of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
posted by susan rooke : worked with Jim for years at yellowhead family support! : Feb 21, 2015

 

Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Jim for several years in St. Albert. I have never worked with a more generous, passionate, caring individual. He truly loved helping families and was incredible at. His caring and supportive nature was felt by his colleagues as well. My thought and prayers are with all of you. RIP Jim. Linda Knoblauch
posted by Linda Knoblauch : Worked with Jim : Feb 20, 2015

 

Nancy and family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of JB. He was far too young to leave his wife and children. I know you will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Rosemary Olivier
posted by Rosemary Olivier : JB's cousin : Feb 20, 2015

 

I will always remember the conversations about Neil Young and his love of his music, his teasing about my beloved Oilers and his wonderful baking treats which were always welcomed and enjoyed despite our widening waistlines. His legacy will include his compassion for the families we dealt with and his passion for his job. . ...I'll miss you so much Jim..your laugh was infectious and your dedication deep. You taught me alot and I thank you for that. My sincere condolences to the Boyd family. The world has lost a wonderful man
posted by Cheryl Stuart : co-worker at the Crisis Unit : Feb 19, 2015

 

On behalf of AUPE Local 6 Chapter 14 (Edmonton) It is with sadness in our hearts that we say goodbye to a friend and a brother. Jim was an inspiration to all who knew him, he will be sadly missed.
posted by Karen MacLean : Jim was a member of 30 years with AUPE Local 6, Chapter 14. : Feb 19, 2015

 

Our deepest sympathies to all the family at this very sad time....our thoughts are with you... Terri,Iris and Bryan
posted by Terri Nugent : Friend to the family : Feb 19, 2015

 

I send my deepest love and condolences to the Boyd family. Jim was like a second father to me and proved to be a great friend and mentor. I'll always remember our late night chats; bonding over music, love, and laughter. He graciously let his son and us hooligans use the basement as a jam space. It was a pivotal time in my life and he was one the pillars. Forever love and missed, rest in peace Jim.
posted by Ian Sawatzky : jamming in his and Nancy's basement, Jim was a great friend and mentor : Feb 19, 2015

 

Please accept my thoughts, prayers & condolences on your loss. I had the good fortune of working with Jim several years ago in St. Albert. I enjoyed his wisdom, patience, booming laugh, and most of all his humanity. RIP JB. Sincerely Gary Kearns
posted by Gary Kearns : Co-worker : Feb 19, 2015

 

No words can truly express the sadness I felt when I learned if JB's passing. He was such a special person who I know will be missed everyday. All of the family is in my thoughts and prayers now that JB has joined Bubba for an eternal "jam session". Melissa
posted by Melissa Clark : Family Friend : Feb 18, 2015

 

Thinking of you Sandra and all your family at this sad time. Please know your fellow readers hold you and all your family in our thoughts and prayers. Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the infinite peace to you. Gaelic blessing
posted by CBC@Coniston Bookclub : Sandra is a member of our book club. : Feb 18, 2015

 

It was sad to hear of Jim's passing. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Chris Arsenault
posted by Bob & Chris Arsenault : Jim was a member of the hockey pool group we use to have. : Feb 18, 2015

 

I am deeply saddned by Jim's death. I have worked with Jim over the years in a number of capacities and know that he was very passionate about his work and his love for children, youth and families. I always looked forward to hearing his hearty laugh. He had a great sense of humour, was humble and accepting of all no matter who you were. A ture professional who will be missed but his impact in the field of child and Youth Care will live on.
posted by Donna Barker : Worked with Jim on a number of committees and particularly with the Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta. : Feb 18, 2015

 

I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Even though he has gone on to his heavenly reward he has left a multitude of friends and acquaintances and a loving family to grieve. Special condolences to Nancy, Michelle, Gregory and Katherine and his 'Boyd family'. His loving Godfather / uncle Barry and wife Jeannette will be with you in prayers at this time and especially on Saturday. Blessings on all of you.
posted by Barry Olivier : I am JB's Godfather and 'Uncle' and consider myself a special member of the Boyd family. : Feb 18, 2015

 

to Jim's family i send my deepest condelences to you, i had the pleasure of working with Jim years ago while he was at 103 street, i also played some hockey with him as well. Jim was a kind man who always had a smile i used to joke with him and call him Big Jim Boyd. I'm so sad to learn of his passing and pray for healing for the family and comfort to have had so many years with Jim.
posted by rick holmes : I worked with Jim several years ago. : Feb 18, 2015

 

I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Jim. I had the pleasure of working with him for a number of years and a number of roles. It was not that long ago that we were planning to touch base for lunch. My heart goes out to his wife and children, and wish them my sincere condolences at this painful time.
posted by Shaun Holmstrom : Jim was a coworker and at one point a supervisor as the chairperson for Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta. : Feb 18, 2015

 

My deepest condolences to the Boyd family!
posted by Jason Chayka : My father Raymond Chayka a.k.a. Puggy grew up in Coniston with J.B. : Feb 18, 2015

 

I'm saddened by the news of Jim's passing and send my condolences. I worked with Jim at YYC and we spent time golfing together. As well I remember Jim dancing feverishly to the Dangerous Guys as we played at various functions - Jim brought energy and life to everything he touched. A good man has passed away and my thoughts are with you and your family.
posted by Al Bowerman : Through work and social events : Feb 18, 2015

 

I was so sad to hear the news of JB's passing. I have many special memories of him growing up since I spent so much time with Sandra and Linda. I fondly remember how he would ask me to draw cartoon characters for him. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. I have asked our inter- faith church here in California to pray for all of you. A donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta has been sent in his honour. Ann Marie & Gilbert
posted by Ann Marie Labre : Cousin : Feb 18, 2015

 

Sending our condolences to the entire Boyd family during this difficult time. We are so saddened to hear of your family and the community's loss! May you keep each other strong and cherish each memory you have of JB. Thinking of you all and sending strength your way.
posted by Kerri Monaghan : Daughter of my heart to SANDRA🙏 : Feb 18, 2015

 

Sending our condolences to the entire Boyd family during this difficult time. We are so saddened to hear of your family and the community's loss! May you keep each other strong and cherish each memory you have of JB. Thinking of you all and sending strength your way.
posted by Kerri Monaghan : Daughter of my heart to Sandra🙏 : Feb 18, 2015

 

My sincerest condolences to each of you. While Jim will be remembered for his love of life, friends and family, you will be remembered in thought and prayer. Camille and family
posted by Camille Moran : Colleague and friend : Feb 18, 2015