Jennifer Joan Boyd

February 10, 1952 - May 09, 2022

Jennifer Joan Boyd Obituary Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend to all, Jennifer Joan Boyd, 70, passed away on May 9, 2022, at Hospice, in Spokane, WA, after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of Larry G Boyd. They shared 33 years of marriage together. Jennifer was born on February 10, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. She was the daughter of Charles Milton Rodrick and Edna Marie Rodrick (Conrad). Jennifer was the youngest of three children with a brother, Mark and a sister, Becky. Jennifer attended school in Wichita until her sophomore year of high school. Then, the family moved to Everett, Washington. Jennifer graduated from Everett High School in 1970. Jennifer attended Everett Community College and Auerswold�s Business University for court reporting. Jennifer graduated from court reporting school and became licensed in the State of Washington. Jennifer worked as a court reporter in the private sector, in Olympia, WA, and owned a business in Seattle, WA. Later, Jennifer worked in the superior courts in Grant and Spokane counties. She worked as a court reporter for 42 years. Jennifer had the certifications required and was licensed to work in the State of Washington Superior Courts and in the Federal Courts. As a child Jennifer was an avid reader, having learned to read before attending school. She played the piano and loved to go fishing at Cedar Creek near Canton, Kansas. She was a climber of all things tall: trees, houses, school buildings, and farm barns. She would be the one to look over the cliff edge to see the bottom of the canyon. Jennifer loved animals and especially dogs. She leaves behind her dog, Max. Jennifer will be remembered as a wonderful coworker, a dedicated employee, and as a leader of the State Court Reporters Association having served as an officer. Jennifer was a great friend to many people that knew her as a church member, family member, friend, neighbor, and fellow employee. Jennifer was a gentle soul and was loved by all that knew her. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Larry G Boyd, daughter Angelique D Becherini (Boyd), of Ogden, UT, and Angelique�s husband, Bryan Becherini, and granddaughters, Carmela and Clea. Jennifer is also survived by two stepchildren, Judi Barbre of Spokane, WA, and Brian Boyd of Vancouver, WA and their families. She was predeceased by her grandparents, and parents Charles Milton Rodrick and Edna Marie Rodrick (Conrad). In leu of flowers, please donate to your favorite veteran�s or animal rescue organization. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jennifer, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events JUN 22 Memorial Service Wednesday, June 22, 2022 1:00PM Heritage Funeral & Cremation 508 North Government Way Spokane, WA 99224 Get Directions V