Donna J Boyd

December 26, 1940 – October 27, 2026

Our beloved mother, Donna Jean “Nannie” Boyd, 85, of Waddell, Arizona, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026.

Donna was born on December 26, 1940, in San Francisco, California, to Donald Leo Guest and Theodosia Evelyn Culp.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, CWO4 John “Popeye” Boyd Jr. (USN, Retired); her parents; and infant son, John Douglas Boyd.

Donna married the love of her life, John Boyd Jr. of Tipton, Indiana, on September 17, 1959, in Reno, Nevada. Together, they shared 62 wonderful years of marriage until John was called home to our Lord.

As a devoted United States Navy wife, Donna faithfully supported her husband's 30-year military career. She and her family were blessed with the opportunity to travel the world, creating cherished memories and experiencing life in many places along the way. Through every chapter of life, Donna's kindness, strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends remained at the heart of who she was.

Above all, Donna treasured her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend whose love and presence touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. To her family, she was lovingly known as “Nannie,” a name that will forever hold a special place in their hearts.

She is survived by her children: Debra L. Brown of Fishers, Indiana; Denise E. Destiche (Dean) of Waddell, Arizona; Diane E. Taylor (Gary) of Wilmington, North Carolina; and David E. Boyd (Lisa) of Tipton, Indiana.

She also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Jennifer Brown, Christopher Brown (Kendall), Melissa Lane (Cade), Laura Singer (Ryan), Ashley Storr (Jason), Jason Taylor (Valentina), Chelsea Taylor, Jeffrey Taylor (Morgan), and Madison Boyd; as well as her beloved great-grandchildren: Cabriegh Cherpak (Noah), Rylen Lane, MacKenzie Little, Paiton Brown, Damien Brown, Erin Russell, Aubrey Russell, Amelia Storr, Jackson Storr, Alice Storr, Jonah Taylor, and great-great grandson Nakoah Cherpak.

A Resurrection Mass will be celebrated on November 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Surprise, Arizona. The Rosary will be prayed prior to Mass.

Interment and Funeral Mass will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Though our hearts are saddened by her passing, we find comfort in knowing she is reunited with her beloved husband and infant son in the loving arms of our Lord. Her love, strength, and the memories she gave us will remain with her family for generations to come.

Forever loved. Forever our Nannie.