Boyd L. Tyler

September 15, 1930 - February 10, 2021

Boyd L. Tyler, lifelong Grand Ledge resident, passed away February 10, 2021 at home. Boyd was born September 15, 1930 in Wacousta, Michigan to the late Gaylord D. and Goldie M. (Betz) Tyler. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1948 and went on to proudly serve his country during the Korean War in the Army of the United States. Boyd worked as a sheet metal worker for 40 years. He was a member of the Grand Ledge First Congregational United Church of Christ, the American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48, 40et8 Voiture 946, Grand Ledge Lions Club and the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge #179. In addition, Boyd was also an avid pool player, participating in many local leagues. He is survived by daughters, Janeen Beebe, Tracy (Gary) Riffle and Jill (Rick) Jewett-Kidd; grandchildren, Bryan Marzoli, Erin (Katharina Furrs) Marzoli; Philip (Julia) Jewett, Tamera (Ben Bradner) Riffle and Tracy (Evan Drake) Riffle; great grandson, Cooper Jewett; nephews, Dennis (Diane) Dick, Robert (Maxine) Dick and Larry (Jean) Dick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle J. in November of 2014, sister, Lois Dick, nephew, Randy Dick and son-in-law, Perry Beebe. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 4, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at the Grand Ledge Masonic Lodge, 200 W. River Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837. A Military Graveside service will be held following the memorial service and reception at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial donations in Boyd’s name may be given to the American Legion Cole-Briggs Post 48, 731 N. Clinton Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 or the Grand Ledge Lions Club, P.O. Box 6, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com