Boyd W. Snow

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Boyd W. Snow, age 80, passed away on Jan. 18, 2016 at his home in Cedar City. Boyd was born on Jan. 12, 1936 in Castle Dale, Utah to Glendon Ware and Ida Elizabeth Wall Snow. He was the fifth of six children.
Boyd graduated from South Emery High School in 1954. He served an LDS mission to the Central Atlantic States Mission. While there he met many fine people who had known his father 35 years before. Boyd graduated from CSU in Cedar City in 1961 with a degree in elementary education. Soon after his mission, Boyd met Larraine Palmer. Two years later, they were married on June 3, 1961 in the St. George Temple. They were blessed with three children.
Boyd began his teaching career in Grantsville. Two years later Boyd and Larraine moved to Huntington, Utah. He taught for 14 years in the Emery School District. He worked in the mining industry for a few years then became a deputy for the Emery County Sheriff’s department. In 1987, Boyd and Larraine moved to Cedar City, and he returned to teaching. He taught for another 10 years before retiring in 1997.
While in college and during his first years of teaching, Boyd worked for the forest service, helping to build and maintain several campgrounds in the Dixie and Manti-LaSal National Forests. He loved the outdoors and often shared stories of his love for the mountains. He also prepared taxes for 20 years. Boyd served as a volunteer fireman in Huntington for several years and also worked as an EMT from 1978-1987. Boyd was active in the UEA, where he served as President of both the Emery County and Southern Utah Education Associations. Boyd and Larraine served together as delegates to the NEA Convention. He was a charter member of the Emery County Jaycees, serving as president. In 1970, the Utah Jaycees recognized Boyd as one of Utah’s Three Outstanding Young Men. He was a charter member of the the board of directors for the Emery County Museum. After moving to Cedar City, Boyd became an active member of the Kiwanis Club. He had a love for singing and was a member of the Huntington Glee Club and Heritage Singers in Cedar City. Boyd will be remembered for his love of gardening and beautiful yard.
Boyd was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as Young Men’s President, High Priest Group Leader, Ward Clerk in multiple Bishoprics, on the High Council in the University Stake, and in other numerous callings. One of his greatest joys was working in the St George Temple. He loved the gospel and his Heavenly Father. He was a great example of faith to all those around him, especially his family.
Boyd is survived by his eternal companion Larraine; children: Richard Boyd Snow (Candi) of Prescott, Ariz; Annette Hanson (Jonathan) of Anacortes, Wash; and Arlene Olcott (Roger) of Cedar City; brothers Stanley (Joan) Snow and Mack (Kathleen) Snow; sister Kathryn Tarter; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Virginia Snow and Imogene Wright, and brother-in-laws Lynn Wright, Ray Tarter, and June Killpack.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at 1 pm at the Cobble Creek LDS Chapel (2015 N. Wedgewood Ln., Cedar City, Utah). Friends and family may visit Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W, Cedar City) and from 11:30 am-12:30 pm at the Church on Monday before the service. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.
The family would like to thank the kind friends and neighbors whose love and caring will never be forgotten. A special thanks to Horizon Home Health and Hospice, especially Johni Walker and Hilda Richards.