Ida Mae "Pinkie" Boyd, 88, died November 19, 2007 at her home in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born April 12, 1919 at Flat River, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Alpha Lewis Giffard. Ida was married to Melvin Boyd. He preceded her in death. She was a resident of Great Bend for over 45 years, moving to Omaha in 1990. Pinkie was a registered nurse for St. Rose Hospital and the Great Bend Manor both of Great Bend. Words used to describe her by those who knew her; strength, courage, suprising wit, lover of people and life. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Boyd of Omaha, Nebraska; two sons, Tom Boyd and wife Kate of Houston, Texas and John Boyd of Omaha, Nebraska; a sister, Caroline Beard of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren, Byron, Pearl and Rose of Omaha and Alex and Michael of Houston; one great-granddaughter, Annie Boyd of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son Melvin Boyd, Jr. A Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 23, 2007 at the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Chuck Marshall officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.