Boyd Bailey
August 06, 2013
Boyd L. Bailey, born on December 29, 1951, to Norma L. Hainline and Chet Wayne Bailey, died peacefully August 6, 2013, under the shade of an apple tree at his residence in Mitchellville, Iowa. Boyd grew up in Mitchellville, Iowa, and attended Bondurant-Farrar High School, where he was adventurous, athletic and charismatic. In 1970, his graduation year, Boyd was involved in a wrestling accident which left him as a quadriplegic, just months before graduating. Although Boyd was restricted to a chair, he was very self-sufficient and lived his life to the fullest, helping others when he could and always finding a new adventure to take on.
In 1972, Boyd moved to Moore, Idaho, with his mother, and shortly after opened up his own gift shop. This was a place friends and family came to spend time with him, hang out and make memories that have lasted a lifetime. After the death of his mother in 2000, Boyd soon returned to Mitchellville, Iowa, where he loved spending time with nieces and nephews, spoiling them with candy and goodies. If you were to pull up to the farm on any given day, you may have found him under the shade, in the sun, enjoying the breeze or even cooking up a batch of walnut chocolate chip cookies. Boyd enjoyed spending time with his Ankeny Seventh-Day Adventist church family, attending regularly and participating in social events and activities.
Boyd is survived by his sister and her spouse, Vickie and Lonnie Harmon, and his brother and his spouse, Shane and Alesha Bailey and their daughter, Shayna; nieces and nephews and their families: Brandy and her five children, Dalton, Lexi, Charley, Braeh, and Kyra; Kim and Gabe and their three children, Nash, Kolbie, and Jagger; Justin and Jessi and their son, Bodey; and Travis and Stephanie and their three children, Shelby, Cooper, and Trigg.
A memorial service will be held at the Ankeny Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 409 SW Maple Street, Ankeny, Iowa, at 10 am, on Monday, August 12, 2013. Donations and arrangements can be sent to Ankeny Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sandra Blessing
08/12/2013
I was saddened to hear of Boyd's passing. I will always remember visiting him at Younker's Rehab right after the accident in high school. I will always remember too, the time we went to a concert and he let me sit in his lap in his wheelchair. He was never handicapped, in my eyes. Standing tall now!
Amanda Neese
08/10/2013
To my family: I'll be thinking of you during this time and always after. What a great loss of a man who was always smiling through it all. Let his memory bring smiles and happy thoughts for all eternity.
peggy (rummans) kent
08/09/2013
Boyd was a. blessing to those who lifes he touch...from his class mates bf class of 1970, his family and his friends...he brought joy into each of our lifes. Our life will be forever changed. Love and prayers Vicki and family
Marc Babcock
08/09/2013
I'm very sorry for your loss of Boyd, I have very good memories of the many hours I spent with him at his home in Moore, his home was my second home. I would often offer to help him with tasks around his place (mostly so I could have an excuse to stay longer) and in retrospect, it is safe to say that he helped me far more than I ever helped him. He had a singular depth of character that was evident from the moment I met him. I appreciate the cherished memories that I am left with from knowing him. I'd like to leave you with a scripture that has helped me when I have lost loved ones.
John 16:16: "A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father"
Cinda Wood
08/09/2013
So sorry for your loss, we have many fond memories of Boyd & our shopping trips to Idaho Falls. He spread many blessings & will truly be missed. We pray for strength for the family in this time of grief.
Andre & Cinda Wood
Rebekah Kuyrkendall
08/09/2013
I am deeply sadened by the thought of not seeing Boyd anymore. I will miss him so much
Becky McCool
08/09/2013
So sorry to hear of Boyd's passing. He was blessed to be in a family who cared for him. He led a full life thanks to his family and the help they gave him.
Maryjane McIntosh Bearce
08/09/2013
So sorry to hear that Boyde has passed. On to be with the Lord. He was our neighbor for many years.RIP Boyd.you will be remembered.Maryjane