Clarke Boyd L. of Loveland, Ohio died June 25, 2005 after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was 52 and leaves behind his Loving wife Ruth Cutler Clark. The two were married December 27, 1975 in the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Boyd was recognized as one of nation's premier experts on leadership. Boyd is survived by his daughters Jacqueline Pilkinton and Shellie Stong and sons Robert Clarke and Scott Clarke. His youngest son Scott is currently serving a two-year mission in Mesa Arizona. Despite what some may consider the indiscriminate cruelty of Cancer, Boyd took comfort in knowing that through faith he would indeed see all his loved ones again.The smallest of these loved ones include four grandchildren that brought more laughter into an already happy home: Ethan Stong, Lauren Pilkinton, Carter Stong, and John Clarke Pilkinton. Boyd was born October 22, 1952 in Rexburg, Idaho and was the youngest child of Ray and Gladys Clarke. He is survived by his older siblings Loa Wilbert, Don Clarke, Val Clarke, and Dale Clarke. There is little doubt he learned his strong work ethic from his brick-layer father and his compassion from his caring mother. Because of this , his career was defined as much by his compassion as it was by his accomplishments. After a successful career in sales for AT&T and ITI, Boyd co-founded International Leadership Associates and later served as C.E.O. of the Tom Peters Co. and Chairman of Bluepoint Leadership Developement. He captivated large audiences with his speeches, trained thousands of managers how to be better leaders and inspired his peers with his vision. Boyd holds a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Change & Development from The Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University and in the summer of 2000 was awarded the Graziadio School's prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Award. Boyd is also co-author of The Leader's Voice, a book on the importance of leadership communication. A self-proclaimed compassionate capitalist, some of his employees often wondered how Boyd could offer kindness when it wasn't earned and hope when success didn't seem possible. The secret was in his faith. He took the admonition of Paul literally: "We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. " Friends will be received at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints 8250 Cornell Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 Monday June 27th from 6:00pm- 8:00pm and Tuesday June 28th 9:00am - 11:00am with the funeral service following at 11:00am. Friends will also be received Thursday June 30th at Olpin Family Mortuary 494 S. 300 E. Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062 6:00pm - 8:00pm and Friday July 1st at the Pleasant Grove East Stake Center 825 S. Loader Dr. Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062 9:00am - 11:00am with the funeral service following at 11:00am. Interment Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Family suggest that memorial contributions be directed to the Milford Ward Missionary Fund 612 Three Chimneys Lane Loveland, Ohio 45140.