Boyd Seal
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Title
Boyd Seal
Subject
Seal, Boyd Wilson (1942-2024)
Description
Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Boyd Wilson Seal as a young man in a suit and tie.
Born in Toms Brook, he was the son of Roy Wilson and Alice Ann (Bly) Seal.
He graduated from Strasburg High School, then joined the U.S. Airforce. He was stationed in Newbury, England, where he met his wife, Margaret "Margot" Rowe.
The couple returned to the U.S. settling in the Tri-cities area of southeastern Washington State where Boyd began his long career as a telephone cable splicer. Together, they raised four children: Michelle, Michael, Marcus and Rachael.
In 1981, he joined the National Guard serving until 1996, when he retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his time in the military, he received multiple awards for marksmanship and conduct.
As a retiree, he continued to keep busy by delivering flowers for the business his oldest children own.
Boyd lived in Moses Lake, Washington, when he died, and is buried in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington.
Born in Toms Brook, he was the son of Roy Wilson and Alice Ann (Bly) Seal.
He graduated from Strasburg High School, then joined the U.S. Airforce. He was stationed in Newbury, England, where he met his wife, Margaret "Margot" Rowe.
The couple returned to the U.S. settling in the Tri-cities area of southeastern Washington State where Boyd began his long career as a telephone cable splicer. Together, they raised four children: Michelle, Michael, Marcus and Rachael.
In 1981, he joined the National Guard serving until 1996, when he retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his time in the military, he received multiple awards for marksmanship and conduct.
As a retiree, he continued to keep busy by delivering flowers for the business his oldest children own.
Boyd lived in Moses Lake, Washington, when he died, and is buried in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Undated
Contributor
No ID form. Name was written in the margin of the paper copy.
Biographical information was compiled from public records including his obituary.
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Identifier
031187
Original Format
Film Negative
Collection
Citation
Morrison Studio, “Boyd Seal,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/78473.
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