Dennis Wayne Boyd, 73, of Warsaw, IN, met his Lord and Savior face to face on January 24, 2023, with his wife by his side, after a brief battle with cancer.

Dennis was born January 22, 1950, to Warren and Neva Boyd, of Modesto, CA, who precede him in death. Dennis grew up in a Christian family and surrendered his life to Christ at an alter call in 1971.

He is survived by his siblings, Gary (Becky) Boyd, Annette (Jim) King, John (Keriann) Boyd, Mike (Kim) Boyd and sister-in-law Colleen Boyd. On July 22, 1972, he married his loving wife, Cathy Boyd, at Ripon Grace Brethren Church, Ripon, CA. He leaves behind their children Crystal (Jason) O’Connor, Tyler (Connie) Boyd, Thomas (Stephanie) Boyd, Connie (Tyson) Ashenfelter, Cassie (preceded him in death, 1982) and Charrie (Matt) Denton.

Dennis (aka Popi) also leaves behind 19 grandchildren: Derek (Gracious) O’Connor, Cassandra Ashenfelter, Nathan O’Connor, Samantha Ashenfelter, Jacob O’Connor, Maxwell & Mitchell Ashenfelter, Aeva Ashenfelter, Justin Boyd, Laela Ashenfelter, Delylah Ashenfelter, Emma Boyd, Caden Denton, Hannah Ashenfelter, Estelle Boyd, Tobias Denton, Jase Denton, Charis Denton and leaves behind 1 great grandchild, Amari O’Connor.

Dennis was a perpetual entrepreneur, packing more into one lifetime than most could imagine. Some of these adventures/businesses include Boyd’s Spreading Services, gold mining, food-prep at Agnew State Hospital, pig & cattle farming, emu farming, US Postal Service worker, Fruit & Nuts Distribution and a Froggy’s burger technician. He was owner of Superior Windows, Superior Mini-Storages and The Donut Hole (Salida, CA). Owner of Figaro’s Pizza and Boyd’s Pro Sports Collectables & Batting Cages (Coos Bay, OR) and was also involved in Modular Home Sales, Realtor & High School Baseball and Bowling Coach while living there. He was Grace College's head baseball coach and groundskeeper, little league coach, Boyd Construction home builder, RV transporter, and Series Seating field measurer while living in Warsaw, IN and had many more adventures, too numerous to list.

Dennis was known as a vivid story teller, often centered around how God miraculously saved his life various times. This was a highlight of all who knew him. His joyful smile and optimism drew people from all walks of life and gave him opportunities to show God’s love to everyone. He was a genuine friend to many and willing to serve others selflessly. Dennis loved to play many sports and he was a die-hard fan of the SF Giants, 49’ers, Warriors, and a sports memorabilia collector. Dennis’ faith relied on the promises of God’s word and Christ’s work for the hope of eternity. Some of his favorite Bible verses were John 13:35 and Psalm 23. We grieve the loss of this God-fearing, hard- working family man, but find comfort in the fact that Dennis is enjoying a mansion built by the Master Builder and holding his daughter, Cassie.

John 13:35 - "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

Psalm 23 - "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

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I will always miss my dad's big hugs. They were always a source of safety and love. He was, and still is, my hero. I have the confidence that he is in Heaven, and that I will one day join him.
- Tyler Boyd

We will miss you Popi!
- Emma & Estelle

This is a beautiful tribute to our Dad, Ty. I will miss his smile and laugh for the rest of my life.
- Connie Ashenfelter

Coach Boyd has always been close to my heart and has had a profound impact on my life. He was a great coach and a great father figure to me, and I’m sure many others, throughout my baseball days at Grace College. I do cherish the times we’ve had together and feel privileged to have known him. I may not miss the the hours we would drive around after our games on spring break looking for the perfect buffet haha, but those times were still great memories. Even the few times we would talk after college, he was always encouraging and genuinely excited about the things going on in my life. Coach Boyd truly exemplified what it meant to be a great man, and he will be greatly missed.
- Tim Eames