July 31, 1923 ~ March 15, 2010

Boyd Seely passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 15, 2010.  He was born July 31, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Ruel H. and Anna Eula Jorgensen Seely.  Boyd grew up in Mt. Pleasant.  After graduation he attended Snow College in Ephraim.  He then served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a B-24 Heavy Bomber gunner.  At age 24, he accepted a call to serve a LDS mission in the Western Canadian mission.  After his mission, he returned to Canada bringing home his sweetheart Patricia Clark.  They were married on September 14, 1950.  Patty his sweetheart passed away Jan. 27, 1978.  Boyd and Patty had 4 children; Joe, Michelle, Jeannette, and an adopted son Robert.

Boyd then renewed old acquaintances with Betty Sumsion Darden.  They married on Feb 6, 1979.  Boyd worked at Geneva Steel for over 40 years and lived in Pleasant Grove since 1950.  He was actively involved with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the community.  He loved gardening, singing, horses, and his family.  He leaves a grand legacy; 4 children, Joe (Joan) Seely, Michelle (H) Nielsen, Jeannette (Kraig) Higginson, and Robert (Ann Marie) Seely; 3 step sons; Jim (Jeanette)Darden, John (Chris) Darden, Bill Darden; 26 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren; sisters Leone (Ross) Smith and Helen (J.H.)Harvey.   He was preceded in death by Patty (wife), sibings Dale, Morris, Claire, Eva Adella, granddaughter KeriLynn Nielsen, great-granddaughter Olivia Loveless, and step-son Andrew Darden.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pleasant Grove Manila Stake Center, 950 East 850 North, American Fork (next to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple).  Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Monday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be held that same day in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. with military honors conducted by the American Legion.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

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The Williams Family said:

Offering my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Draw close to God in prayer, and the Bible promises that “he himself will sustain you.”—Psalm 55:22. Also a scripture that personally brings me comfort is at Isaiah 25:8).’- He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken [it].

March 19, 2010

Haruyo Noguchi Wright said:

To: Brother Joe Seely and the Seely Family, My sincere condolence to you and your family. Brother Seely, I don't know if you remember me or not. However, IF you are the person, who were in Tokyo, Japan in 1972 as a LDS missionary, I was baptized by you at the Fifth Ward. (Koiwa) IF you are not... I apologize for my mistake and please disregard the following comment. To make a long story short, I came to the U.S. in 1986 and went to the University of Utah. After my graduation, I got married to a wonderful man from Kearns, Utah in 2001, and we live in South Jordan currently. I happened to find your father's obituary yesterday, and started reading. I did remember Seely-choro's first name was Joseph. So, I just wanted to drop a line. Please take care, and again my sincere condolence to you and your family. Sincerely, Haruyo Noguchi Wright

March 19, 2010

Dave & Pam Asay said:

David Asay wrote on Mar 22, 2010 10:02 AM: " Dear Jeannette, Pam and I were so sorry to hear of your dear father's passing - he was a great man and the world is a poorer place now that he is gone. We express to you our love and sincere condolences - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and as you know, he is now rejoicing with his sweetheart and loved ones. "

March 22, 2010

Howard and Jodi Bezzant said:

We are sorry at the passig of your father and hope that your faith in Christ will sustain you. Know that many friends from our old neighborhood love your family and appreciate all the great memories of your family and the influence of your dad. May the spirit of peace be in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 22, 2010

Ruth Nehring Bryce said:

I was very sad to hear of your father's passing. I have had time to reflect on the many good memories of growing up with your family. We were forutnate to have you for neighbors and friends. Your father was such a gentle and kind hearted man. May you have peace and comfort at this difficult time and know that you are in my prayers.

March 22, 2010

Ryan Lindstrom said:

I remember selling pies door-to-door for baseball uniforms about 25 years ago. Boyd of course bought one--Lemon Meringue. Great Man!

April 08, 2010