Orville R. Boyd, 74

Orville R. Boyd, 74, went to heaven on April 25, 2014.

Orville was born June 16, 1939, in Mesa, Ariz., where he grew up and started a family. In the early 70's, Orville moved his family to Idaho to pursue his trade as a cement finisher until he retired in 1999.

Hunting, target shooting, reloading, ATV riding, huckleberry picking, fishing, camping, crafting from leather, eating, reading, a ford truck named Red, and going to church when he could, were just a few of things Orville enjoyed. He would drive to the store for pie and eat half in the car before driving home. Orville had a funny saying, name, or rhyme for everything and everyone!

Orville shot his gun from his recliner out the front window, and slept with his "pistol" under his pillow. He loved Mexican food and rock 'n' roll! Orville lived on the edge most of his life, so he had friends from all walks. He even lived through a life threatening shooting! My dad was the strongest man I ever knew!

Orville’s life wasn’t a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather, he skidded in broadside thoroughly used up, worn out and sayin' "Whoa what a ride!" We will meet you one day by the Pearly Gates Dad - we miss you!

Orville leaves behind four daughters: Sheryl (Glen) Murray, Shelley (Bill) Eppers, Shauna Boardman, and Shirley (Pat) Nagrone; his significant other, Nancy, and her son, Jake Irvin; one sister, Sandra (Bud) Resley; 15 grandchildren: Amanda, Ashanda, Cara, Lisa, Angie, Anthony, Atasha, Chaz, Ashton, Shea'lynn, Maddison, Mason, Mya, Avery and Bella; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, well loved friends, and a cat named "Baby Girl."

You may view Orville’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com