William T. Boyd

William “Bill” Thomas Boyd, age 79, passed away on October 31, 2026 at his home in Blue Springs, MO. 

A service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Kansas City Stake Center, 850 SE Church St, in Lee’s Summit. 

He was born on January 10, 1947 in New Brunswick, NJ.  He was the fifth child of James Lyman Boyd and Pearl Frances (Messeroll) Boyd.  He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers – Fred, Kenneth, and Mel; sister – Mildren Jenson; and a niece – Nancy Wandzel. 

He is survived by his wife – Larraine; his five children – Heather (Brian) Fenstermaker of Holden, MO; Brooke (Curt) Phillips of Logan, UT; Tyler Boyd of Jenison, MI; Todd Boyd of Blue Springs, MO; Brett (Jacquelou) Boyd of Fort Hood, TX; eighteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

Bill graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1959.  He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bolivia from 1968 to 1970.  He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Rutgers University and an MBA from Brigham Young University.  He spent his career working as a banker with both large and small banks while living in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Venezuela, and Argentina.  After retirement he lived in Utah and Missouri. 

He married Larraine in 1970.  They spent over 56 years together enjoying and raising their family, participating in many church activities, and moving.  Bill loved serving in his church, especially teaching Sunday school to kids.  He loved spending time with his own children, whether it was taking the girls to the mall or the boys camping and fishing. 

Bill will be remembered for his constant kindness and gentle nature. 

The family thanks Interim Hospice for their wonderful care during his final week. 

Obituary submitted by the family. 

Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri