Boyd Keith Slocum of 99 years, was born July 17, 1924 to Guy & Clara Slocum in Howard, South Dakota. Boyd was married to Pauline Chicoine on November 29, 1947. Pauline went to be with the Lord in 2006 at the age of 77. They had 2 sons Dennis and Rickey. Rickey went to be with the Lord September of 2021.
Boyd was a faithful father and husband. He leaves behind his son Dennis & Javene Slocum of Merced, CA and daughter-in-law, Pattijo Slocum of Redding, CA, 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and many great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Boyd lived a full life, serving His Country as a Shipfitter, Second Class USNR SV-6 in the US Navy on the USS Colorado during in WWII and was called back to serve in the Korean Conflict. Boyd and Pauline lived in Burbank, Newhall and Merced CA together. They square-danced for many years and traveled to several countries around the world with family and friends to see the beauty of God's creation.
Boyd also served in multiple capacities during retirement at First Baptist Church of Merced, where he was a member for 20 years and Open Door Community Church of Shingletown for several years.
Above all, Boyd believed in the faithfulness of God and the fullness of the blessed hope to come. He knew well Jesus' words in John 11:25-26 "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
The Lord called our beloved father home to be with Him Sunday, November 26, 2023. His last words were clear: "I am ready". May we each have the same peaceful departure from this earth.
Graveside service will take place at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery on December 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratfordevansfunerals.com for the Slocum family.
