DAVID F. BOYD, age 67; beloved companion of Lorraine Faber (nee Emerson); loving step-father of Madaline Dideon (husband Eric); devoted grandfather of Cole and Evelyn Dideon; treasured son of the late Raymond and Ruth (nee Mosses); dearest brother of Keith (wife Judith) and the late Janice; fond uncle of Tammy and Bryan; dearest nephew of Ruth Keller; dear cousin of Donna, Diane, Debbie, Jean and Bonnie and friend of many. Dave had a special and loving bond with Lorraine’s family and is survived by Norma Cassidy, Lindsay, Kirk and Marilyn (Denis Duchon) Emerson, Lauretta and Paul Keeton, David Emerson, Norma and Brian Gipper and preceded in death by William Emerson, Jr, Leslie and Dean Emerson.
Dave was a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran and a member and Past Commander of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial VFW Post #4796. A graduate of Mentor High School, Dave worked as an electrician for LTV Steel and was a Wickliffe resident for 15 years after moving from Collinwood. He enjoyed swimming, watching hockey and golf, listening to Blues music and was a fan of the Indians and Browns. Spending time with his grandchildren was one of his favorite pastimes. He will be well remembered as an awesome, caring, loving individual who was generous, kind, funny, had a great sense of humor and loved his brothers-in-arms very much.
Celebration of Life Service Tuesday June 4, 2013 at 10 AM at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91). Burial following at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Dave at the FUNERAL HOME MONDAY from 2:00 to 4:00 and 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
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Condolence From: Lorraine Faber
Condolence: Dave, Madaline, Eric, Cole and Evelyn and I love and miss you so much. The void in our hearts is unimaginable. You loved us all unconditionally. All that you did for us was so true from your loving heart. You were and still are my truest and Best Pal. We love you and will miss you all of the days we have here on Earth. Until I am reunited with you in Heaven Dave, You are living in my heart. All of my Family misses you and we know you are watching over us all. Rest in Heavenly Peace Pal. I love you.
Saturday June 22, 2013
Condolence From: Brian Litra
Condolence: Dave will surely be missed, he was an amazing person, someone you could always count on. My friends and I will miss the times we had. Rest in peace Dave.
Wednesday June 12, 2013
Condolence From: Donna Wassil
Condolence: Lorraine, You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Dave, was a wonderful, funny, thoughtful caring man. He loved Lorraine, his Country, his Fishing, and all of his Friends and Family. Here Fishy, Fishy! May he RIP! Love you Donna W.
Monday June 03, 2013
Condolence From: Karyn Coyne
Condolence: Lorraine, Family and Friends, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. He was always so kind, and gracious every time I saw him. Please know that you all are in my thoughts, and prayers! Lorraine, please don’t hesitate to call me for anything! You’ve lifted my spirits in the past few months since my loss, I will always be there for you. Thank you, for being such a good friend. My “Heart” Goes Out To All Of You.
Monday June 03, 2013
Condolence From: Valerie Hanks
Condolence: Dave you were such a wonderful man. You were always so kind. I will think of you often and with fond memories. May you rest in peace. I love you. Val xoxoxo
Friday May 31, 2013