- Date Of Birth: August 29, 1961
- Date Of Death: September 5, 2022
- State: New Mexico
Lester Alan Boyd of Aztec NM, age 61 took his final dirt bike ride into heaven on September 5, 2022. Known to most as Alan, but went by “Pops” by those who caused his heart to beat. Alan was born on August 29, 1961, to J.W. and Adeline Boyd of Colorado City, TX. He was a 1978 graduate of Loraine High School. He had a long and successful career as a welder for the pipeline and joined Pipeliners Local Union 798 in 2005. The Pipeline took him all across the country and allowed him to build lifelong friendships. Alan lived life to the fullest. He was a remarkable and intelligent man with a magnetic personality, who was loved dearly by family and friends alike. He was a teacher and a father figure for so many in the pipeline and motocross industry. He loved cracking jokes, and everyone in the room knew it at the sound of his loud and encouraging laugh. He was a man of many talents. He could build and repair anything, and he often helped friends and family with projects. He was a faithful friend, a loving and supportive Pops, and a devoted husband. He loved his family fiercely. His influence on those close to him will not be forgotten. In a world desperately in need of light, Alan’s light shined brightest and those blessed to know him will keep that light burning. May he rest in Peace. Alan is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Boyd of Aztec, NM. Children: Cody Boyd & Shanice Gonzales of Farmington, NM, Dalton & Ericah Boyd of Aztec, NM, and Kirby & Irick Hofmann also of Aztec. Grandchildren: Reagan, Drake, Jade & Maddex. Bonus children: Josh & Dela Klawinski of Gunter, TX. Kaci & Fielding Spencer of West Monroe, LA. Bonus grandchildren: Hunter, Mason, Breeonna, Kaiden, Abby, and Gavin. 4th kid for Alan, and 6th kid for him and Lisa: Josh & Mary Kate Page of Portland, Oregon. Mother, Adeline Boyd of Loraine, TX. Siblings: Elaine & Eric Dickey of Lubbock, Tx, Gina & Willie McEndree of Cohoma, TX, Kent & Amy Boyd, and Don & Iris Boyd all of Loraine, TX. Mother In Law: Barbara O’ Fallon of Bastrop, LA. Lisa’s Siblings: Mae Diana, Susan, Timothy, and their families. Children’s mother: Melinda & Stan Baker of Farmington, NM. A host of nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Alan is preceded in death by his father, J.W. Boyd. Niece-Sarah McEndree, and nephew- Zachary Boyd.
