Obituary of James BOYD

James A. Boyd, 75, passed away on April 30, 2004 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on March 17, 1929 in Somerville, Mass. Jim moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 17 years ago from Glendora, CA. He worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 46 years and also worked for our postal service in Lake Havasu City, AZ.Jim was a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church and also on the school board of Calvary Baptist School. He enjoyed volunteering at his church and was very active in church activities. He helped in construction of the new church building and classrooms. Jim was a volunteer caller for bingo at Lake Hills Inn. He enjoyed family gatherings and B.B.Q's. Jim was a member of the Elks Lodge Post #2399, American Legion Post #81, Sheriff's Volunteer Boating Officer for State of Arizona and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #9401. He would meet for early morning coffee with a group of friends at Wal-mart, six days a week. The two most important things in Jim's life were his family and church. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Sharon Boyd of Lake Havasu City, AZ; daughter Jolene Zirbes and husband Bob of Diamond Bar, CA; mother Julia E. Wasson Rickard of Sanford, NC; step-daughters, Sheryl Tye and husband Garry of West Covina, CA; Sandra Allen and husband Glen of Victorville, CA; Mary LeBren of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Tamara Muench of Santa Ana, CA; Sherry Paddock and husband Rodney of Lake Havasu City, AZ; brother Jack Boyd of Maine, sister Catherine Roger and husband Maurice of Sanford, NC; grandchildren Joanna, Christopher, Eric, Danny, Angela, Misty, Joshua, Christy, Chaz, Jim, Leah and great granddaughter Grace.A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Chad Garrison officiating.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Jim's name to Calvary Baptist Academy, 1605 S. McCulloch Blvd., 86406 or Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, Az. 86405Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.