Phyllis Jacqueline Boyd (Nave)

Phyllis Jacqueline Boyd (née Nave), 80, of Blue Springs, passed away December 2nd at her Truman Lake cabin near Warsaw, MO. She was born November 15th, 1941 to Chris and Norma Nave in Independence, MO. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 52 years, John Joseph Boyd of Marshall, MO Phyllis graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1959, and earned an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Central Missouri State University. She worked for Western Electric in Lee’s Summit prior to her marriage in 1967 and the birth of their first son John II in 1968. In 1970 they moved to Blue Springs, and in 1971 son James was born, followed by daughter Shawna in 1976. Phyllis was a dedicated outdoors woman who loved camping, boating, fishing, and water-skiing. She was also an avid bowler and frequent volunteer at her children’s schools. The family spent summers and hunting seasons at family property at the Lake of the Ozarks, and once they were empty-nested, John and Phyllis purchased their own campsite at Truman Lake to spend their retirement years relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet of lake life. In recent years, she spent much of her time volunteering with the Missouri Department of Conservation at Burr Oak Woods and at events across the state. Much of her volunteer time was spent teaching outdoors skills to youth. Phyllis earned multiple awards for her volunteer work; she received her 1000-hour award in 2008 and she continued her volunteer work until her death. She is survived by three siblings, Chris Nave Jr. and spouse Jody Nave of Independence, MO; George Nave and spouse Jan Nave of Wentzville, MO; and Vicki Nave of Independence, MO; and her children: John Boyd II and grandchildren Robert and Lukas Boyd; James Boyd and spouse Patricia Boyd; and Shawna Ferguson, spouse Justin Ferguson, and grandchildren Ian and Leah Ferguson. Cremation is planned with a Celebration Gathering to be held on Friday, December 10th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Missouri Department of Conservation, ℅ Donations Coordinator, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)