Boyd Highsmith
Boyd L. Highsmith, 86, of Topeka, died Dec. 10, 2007, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka.
Born Aug. 13, 1921, at Antelope in Marion County, he was the son of John and Nora (Marler) Highsmith.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
On Sept. 22, 1941, he married Josephine G. Nissen at Topeka.
He farmed near Marion and later near Mayetta. He also worked in road construction and as a security guard using guard dogs in the Topeka area.
He was preceded in death by a son, Neal G. Highsmith; daughter, Nora Lee Porterfield; and two brothers, Oliver H. Highsmith and Roy W. "Bob" Highsmith.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine of Topeka; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday morning at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Holton. Burial was in Wetmore Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established with Rolling Hills Health Center Resident Trust Fund, in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton 66436
