Gale A. Boyd

Gale A. Boyd Gale A. Boyd, 95, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2008 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Gale was born February 26, 1913 in Rockford the son of Robert and Emma (Caldwell) Boyd. Gale married Mary Alyce Blissard on March 20, 1943 in Rockford. Gale graduated from Rockford Central High School in 1933 and was a US Army Veteran of World War II having served in Co. D, 130th Infantry, 33rd Division from April 22, 1941 until November 18, 1945. He worked for J.I. Case Company in Rockford for 36 years and for the United States Post Office for five years. Gale was a member of Christ United Methodist, a life member of EFW Ellis Masonic Lodge No.633 and former Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 12. Gale loved golfing, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Gale is survived by his wife, Mary Alyce; his three sons, Robert (Diane), Roger (Regina) and Scott (Cathy) Boyd; his grandchildren, Marcy, Brian, George, David and Ryan; his brother, Gene (Muriel) Boyd; his sister, Coyla Lee and many nieces and nephews. Gale was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Glenn Boyd; his two sisters, Vayda Bengston and Hazel Sully. Funeral services for Gale will be on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11 AM at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Cindy S. Marino officiating followed by burial in Willwood Burial Park. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 AM until time of service. Family and friends may