BJ Boyd Honored with Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award

Boyd's family was recognized during the annual award banquet of the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Downers Grove business community paid tribute to one of its most beloved members Wednesday afternoon. Betty Jane "B.J." Boyd, the late owner of the downtown gift shop Consider It Done, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual Chamber Choice luncheon. Boyd, 60, died in September after an eight-month battle with cancer. She was an active member of the Downers Grove business community for nearly 20 years. "(BJ) always new how to put a smile on your face, and whenever you needed it she'd lend you some cheer and a bit of her sparkling energy," said Laura Crawford, president and CEO of the Downers Grove Chamber. "Less than a year ago, she entered into eternal life, …

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Downers Grove Mourns Loss of Longtime Business Owner BJ Boyd

Boyd, 60, owned and operated Consider It Done in downtown Downers Grove for nearly 12 years. She died Sunday after a battle with cancer.

Downers Grove Council Pays Tribute to BJ Boyd, Owner of Consider It Done

Boyd, who owned and operated Consider It Done in downtown Downers Grove for nearly 12 years, died Sunday after a battle with cancer.

The Downers Grove village council paid tribute Monday night to one of the town's most beloved business owners, Betty Jane "B.J." Boyd, who died Sunday after a seven-month battle with cancer.  Boyd, 60, owned and operated the whimsical downtown Downers Grove gift shop Consider It Done, 5133 Main St., for nearly 12 years. Prior to opening her store, she spent seven years making custom gift baskets out of the basement of Dream Interiors. For the past 12 years, Boyd has been an active member of both the Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation and the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2009, she was honored with a Chamber Choice Award for overall business excellence. READ: Downers Grove Mourns Loss of Longtime …

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Patch Readers Share Memories of Downers Grove Business Owner BJ Boyd

Boyd, who owned and operated Consider It Done in downtown Downers Grove for nearly 12 years, died Sunday after a battle with cancer.

Betty Jane "B.J." Boyd, owner of the downtown Downers Grove gift shop Consider It Done, died Sunday morning in her home after a seven-month battle with cancer. She was 60. READ: Downers Grove Mourns Loss of Longtime Business Owner BJ Boyd Boyd opened Consider It Done, 5133 Main St., in October 2000 using the slogan, "Come with Laughs, Leave with Treasures." Prior to opening her store, she made custom gift baskets for seven years out of the basement of Dream Interiors. As word of Boyd's death spread throughout the Downers Grove community Monday, friends, family and customers took to Patch and Facebook to share their memories. Consider It Done Facebook page: It is with deep sorrow and regret that we inform you that BJ Boyd, found and owner …

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Downers Grove Mourns Loss of Longtime Business Owner BJ Boyd

Boyd, 60, owned and operated Consider It Done in downtown Downers Grove for nearly 12 years. She died Sunday after a battle with cancer.

The Downers Grove business community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved members. Betty Jane "B.J." Boyd, owner of the gift shop Consider It Done, died Sunday morning in her home after a seven-month battle with cancer. She was 60. Boyd opened Consider It Done, 5133 Main St., in October 2000 using the slogan, "Come with Laughs, Leave with Treasures." The store carries gift baskets, whimsical clocks, humorous and inspirational wooden signs, picture frames, outdoor decor, baby gifts and more. Prior to opening her store, Boyd made custom gift baskets for seven years out of the basement of Dream Interiors. On Monday, a simple sign informed customers of Boyd's passing: "With sadness and regret, we announce that our dear friend, B.J. …

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