I knew Lloyd for over thirty years.  He was my father-in-law, and I'm going to miss him.  During the time I was around Lloyd, I never heard him complain about anything, he didn't boast, he didn't say anything bad about anyone, he didn't yell or curse.  Lloyd just didn't believe in doing any of those things.  Lloyd was a quiet man, but as I got to know him, he had a lot to say about any subject.  We would sit around the table, drink coffee, and he would tell stories about how he grew up, serving in the army, the Depression, how he came to be in Quincy.  Lots of good stories.  Lloyd also had a good sense of humor, too, he enjoyed cracking a joke now and then, and laughing at a good joke, too.

Lloyd enjoyed working and keeping busy.  He was always busy doing something, and he was also willing to help friends and family without hesitation.  I was a receipient of Lloyd's helping hand on many occasions, especially when it came to fixing things around our family home.  I think after a while, Lloyd just knew to bring his tools when he came to visit my family, because there was always something I hadn't gotten to, or more like, I hadn't figured out what to do.  I think Lloyd enjoyed showing the old son-in-law a thing, or two, and I didn't mind because my house was in better shape after he left.

What Lloyd really enjoyed, though, was being around family whether at his home, or traveling to family gatherings in Lynden, or South Dakota.  He was a great co-pilot when we traveled, except he could drink coffee all day without stopping.  While not a problem for him, the drivers had to stop, probably more than he wanted.  Lloyd had a soft heart for his grandkids.  He loved his grandkids, and would entertain them by playing games with them, letting them play with tools, or giving the grandkids shovels to dig in the sandbox, or giving them a hose to make mud and get dirty.

I think Lloyd's greatest accomplishment, though, was being an example about what man should be - a loving husband, father and grandfather, a Christian man, someone to be counted on, no matter the circumstances. Even during these past few years when things were difficult for him, Lloyd didn't complain. Lloyd would still say the blessing at meals, he would smile with his family, and hug family as they said their goodbyes.  You will be missed, Lloyd, may you rest in peace.

                                                                        Ben