Boyd McAllister Silver

Silver, Boyd McAllister May 16, 1944 - May 5, 2024 Boyd McAllister Silver passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 5th 2024. Boyd had been informed by medical professionals that his kidneys had failed and that he had only two weeks left to live. Boyd never liked to be told what to do, so he pushed on and lived additional 15 Months. Boyd was born in Salt Lake City, the second son of Theodore M. and Thelma G. Silver. After graduating from West High school in 1962, he attended the University of Utah for a year then enlisted in the Army in August 1963. For the next three years he was stationed in Nellingen, Germany with the 11th Transportation Company where he worked with helicopters. He finished his degree in Secondary Education and History at U of U in 1969 after which he accepted a job at the SLC Airport working for Western/Delta Airlines. In his free time, he and his brother Michael would remodel homes and build various outdoor projects. Some of his most memorable times in SLC were remodeling homes and building with his brother Michael, meeting Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas, spending time with his best friend of 42 years Armand T. Smurthwaite, and flying a P-51 Mustang called "Crazy Horse". From 1972-1975 he was married to Donna C. Morrow. After thirty years with Western/Delta, Boyd retired and moved to St George. He would often be seen driving his 1991 white Cadillac through Snow Canyon to enjoy the view of the red rocks. His apartment was full of his original photography and water coloring paintings. Boyd knew and loved every dog, cat, and feathered friend at his apartment complex, in addition to their dear humans. Boyd is survived by his nephew, Scott, his wife Anna and their kids Gwendolyn and Theo Silver. He is preceded by his brother Michael and his dog, Piper. Boyd will be laid to rest alongside his Brother Michael, Mother Thelma, and Father Theodore at the Salt Lake Cemetery on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10am. He left these last words to share with everyone: Howdy! By mutual agreement it was finally decided that I have done enough in this world so I am riding off into the sunset-hopefully in a 1959 red Cadillac convertible. I think that I will make it through the Pearly Gates because those in charge appreciate a guy with a warped sense of humor. T T F N to everybody. God Bless America, the Flag, and the American Military! ~ Boyd Silver Loyal Utah Ute Fan