Boyd Pace

Boyd Ashby Pace, age 96, passed away peacefully at his home in New Harmony, Utah on September 7, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1930, in Cedar City, Utah to Ashby Wilson and Lidia Verna (Knell) Pace. A courageous and generous soul, Boyd lived a life of service and dedication. He loved his Job as a bus driver, his hobbies, and his unwavering commitment to those he loved. Boyd's thoughtful nature and supportive character were the cornerstone of his life, and he touched the lives of many during his remarkable journey on this earth.

Boyd was an avid supporter of BYU Football and would fight for them tooth and nail. He served faithfully in the United States Army and his service was recognized when he was honored with a trip back to Washington with the Honor Flight. A man of the outdoors, he was known as 'Dune Buggy Boyd' for his love of driving his Dune buggy. He also enjoyed fishing, pine nut hunting, and cutting wood, always ensuring he had enough to share with others. Boyd's garden was his sanctuary, where he cultivated not only plants but also relationships, often sharing his bountiful harvest with anyone who visited. His tomato and onion sandwiches were particularly well-loved, with an extra helping of onions, of course.

Doris Louise Love was Boyd‘s first wife married in 1977. Bringing Kay, Pam and Tami into his life. He later married Pamela Kaye Blake and were sealed in the temple with children Scott, Jeff, Emily and Nathan. After losing Pam to her battle with cancer he married Lori.

Boyd is survived by his loving wife, Lori Pace, his children Pam, Tammy (Rick), Kay, Scott (Linda), Jeff, Emily, and Nate.
Boyd is preceded in death by his parents, Ashby Pace and Lidia Knell Pace, his two older sisters; Camilla Prince and Iva Harrison and his grandson Brenner.

A viewing will be held for Boyd on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:00 am at the New Harmony Ward, 12 South Main Street, New Harmony, Utah. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am.

In the words of an unknown author, "A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again." Boyd's legacy of generosity and kindness will continue to bring us together, and his memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

We invite all who knew and loved Boyd to share their memories and photographs on his memorial page. Your stories and pictures will help us all to remember the wonderful man that was Boyd Pace.