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Doris Helen Thurston Boyd

Doris Helen Thurston Boyd, a native Lagunan, died Aug. 20,

surrounded by family. She was 89.

Mrs. Thurston Boyd was the youngest of two daughters of Laguna

pioneers Joseph Smith Thurston and Marie Harding Thurston. Joe

Thurston came to his father’s homestead in Aliso Canyon in 1871 and

was noted as being one of the founding fathers of Laguna Beach. Marie

Thurston was one of the first school teachers in Laguna Beach,

teaching in a one-room school house and was later honored with having

the junior high school named after her.

In her early years, Mrs. Thurston Boyd was a participant in the

opening celebration of South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, which was

attended by Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. She performed in the

early Festival of Arts, which had its beginnings with the help of her

mother. Mrs. Thurston Boyd graduated in the first graduating class of

Laguna Beach High School, and at the age of 19, she became an

entrepreneur, opening a successful children’s clothing store in

Laguna Beach. On June 12, 1938, she married Laguna restaurateur

Robert “Bob” Keene Boyd and together they raised five children. Bob

Boyd died in 1982.

Living close to the high school, Mrs. Thurston Boyd was also a

surrogate mother for many of her children’s friends. She often

provided them with lunch and good advice. Warmth and kindness were

the qualities that made her beloved by all who knew her.

She is survived by her sister, Virginia Santmyer; five children,

Hap, Bo, Kelly, Cindy and Randy; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great

grandchildren.

There will be a family service at sea followed by a celebration of

her life at 4 p.m. today at her son Bo’s home.

Thomas L. Homan

Thomas L. Homan died Aug. 17 of natural causes. He was 51.

Mr. Homan was a resident of Indian Head Park. He was a 20-year

resident of Laguna Beach and lived 17 years in Irvine.

Mr. Homan was the owner of I.G.P. Industrial for 20 years.

He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret; and brothers

Daniel and James.

He is survived by his father, Robert L. Homan Sr.; sisters

Patricia Marschall and Mary Stec; brothers Robert L. Homan Jr. and

William.