Boyd W Sears

Boyd W Sears was born in Preston, Idaho to Dean Clifton and Fern Wood Sears.  Boyd was raised in Clifton, Idaho where he worked on the family dairy farm and participated in church and school activities.  

After he graduated Junior High, his family moved to Whitehall, MT where he and his family worked on the new family dairy farm.  While in his high school years, Boyd participated in church activities, school plays, various sporting events and graduated valedictorian of the 1962 high school class. After graduating, Boyd served in LDS South East Mexican mission from 1963 to 1965. 

Upon completing his mission, he returned to Whitehall, MT where he met his wife Penny Lynn Weber. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple, January, Friday the 13^th, 1967.  Boyd and Penny constructed their home and lived in Whitehall, MT until moving to Smithfield, UT in 1974.  

Boyd enjoyed being in the outdoors, doing activities with his siblings, friends and his family.  They spent time hunting, fishing, camping and taking scenic drives and hikes.  Boyd enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, games and puzzles. He loved Mexican culture, various music genres, sports on TV, especially rodeo. Often the family would vacation at Snowbird, UT as well as visiting relatives in Montana and participating in family reunions. 

Boyd was an excellent provider for his family. He started his working career as a journeyman painter before beginning his 25 year employment at Pepperidge Farms in Richmond, UT where he ultimately retired as a supervisor.  

Boyd has always had a strong testimony of his Savior, the Plan of Salvation and the Gospel.  Boyd enjoyed working in the Logan Temple baptistry.  Boyd and Penny served multiple church Spanish-speaking service missions. He and Penny taught their children the value of hard work, accountability, and the Gospel.

Boyd is survived by his wife, Penny Lynn, his daughter, Angela Rochelle Sickler (Hank), his sons, Michael Joseph (Kazumi), and Jonathan LeRoy (Nicole). As well as his beloved grandchildren Casey, Maia, Kiana, Derek, Ashley, Emily, James, Ryan, and MicKenzie. 

He is also survived by his siblings Lynden, Ron, Kathy, and Janis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Fern, his eldest brother Ken, and numerous relatives.      

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Smithfield First Ward Chapel, 175 South 100 West, Smithfield, UT.  A viewing will be held Saturday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at the church. The burial will be at the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, ID at approximately 3:30 PM. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com. Services will be available to live stream Sat at 12:00 pm MDT in the link in his obituary.  

Services will be avialable to stream live at the following link:

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