O. Boyd Clow, 83, of Oswego, IL died Sunday, July 2, 2006, peacefully at his home. Boyd was born in Wheatland Township September 19, 1922. He was a graduate of Aurora East High School, Class of 1939. He attended the University of Colorado on a football scholarship. He left school after two years to help run the family farm on Book Rd. and 103rd Street. In 1949, he moved to what is now known as Clow International Airport. He was a farm implement dealer and he traded a piece of farm equipment to buy his first airplane, a Taylor Craft, and then built his own airstrip. This led to the Chicago Glider Club moving there. The airport grew and was named the Airport of the Year in 1989 for Illinois. In 2003, Boyd was inducted into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame. Today, the airport is home to the Illinois Aviation Museum, which he was one of the founders. The airport was featured in the movie "Folks", in which he had a cameo appearance. He was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church of DuPage. He was a Cub Scout leader. He was also a Special Deputy in the Will County Sheriffs Department. Boyd was a member of the N.R.A., E.A.A., A.O.P.A, Ducks Unlimited, Flying Farmers Association and the Navioneer's. He is survived by his son, F. Andrew "Andy" (Sandra) Clow of Bolingbrook, IL; and daughter, Susie (Danny) Clow-Threm of Oswego, IL; his "Loving Companion", Myrna Walker of Oswego, IL; grandchildren, Nathan F. Andrew "Drew" and Zachary Clow, Nicholas Clow, Oliver Clow-Threm and Carissa Threm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Franklin and Luella (nee Boyd) Clow; his wife, Elizabeth Ann, whom he married on December 27, 1949 and died May 11, 1997; his brother, William Franklin Clow; and sister, Caroline Collins. A Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006 at 10:30 AM at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Dr. (Rt. 59), Naperville, IL. Interment will be in Wheatland Cemetery, Naperville, IL. Visitation will be on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church of DuPage or The EAA Young Eagles Association would be appreciated. Info: 630-922-9630 or www.beidelmankunschfh.com