Thomas Leslie Boyd

Lt. Col. (Ret) Thomas L. Boyd Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully Nov 8 in Spokane Valley, WA. He was born Feb 10, 1936 in Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Boyd is survived by his wife, Diane; four children, Derri (Ervin) Petty, Terri (Alfred) Schmidt, Marty Leishear, and Tom Boyd Jr.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 3 siblings Bob (Joanne) Boyd, Allen (Cathy) Boyd and Cherie (Brian) Gutherie. He was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Belvadene Boyd and a grandson.
Tom was a loving husband and father. He was an avid pilot (both private and military), woodworker/turner, master falconer, fisherman, bird hunter and jokester. His true love was his Air Force career where he dedicated 24 years as a pilot flying several aircraft including EB-47s, RC-135s, and his true love Huey helicopters. The Vietnam War beckoned and his special talents were utilized by the 20th Special Operations Squadron (Green Hornets). Over his career he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 10 Air Medals and the Meritorious Service Medal.
Per the request of Mr. Boyd no services will be held. Interment will be at the State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA.