Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Don Lloyd passed away peacefully on August 12, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in South Jordan, Utah on November 16, 1936 to Henry Farrell and Mary Farmer Jensen Lloyd. He married Carol Ann Harper, later divorced.
He was a faithful and devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities including scouting, ward clerk, and service missionary. Don served in the National Guard from 1958‚1964. He worked for Kennecott Copper for 29 years as a land surveyor and truck foreman. He also worked at Barrick Mercur Mine for 14 years before he retired.
Don was a dedicated, wonderful father and raised five children. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a great appreciation for the outdoors and taking care of his yard.
Don is survived by his 5 children; Donnette (Randy) Mitchell, Denice (Daryl) Beazer, Leslie (Glen) Knight, Doug (Cynthia) Lloyd, and Steve (Jamie) Lloyd, sisters, Elaine Holt and Betty Lee, brother Rodney Lloyd, 29 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandson Kayden, and brothers-in-law Jay and Max.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Crescent 8th Ward, 2080 East 11530 South, Sandy. Friends may call on Friday, August 14, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) and from 9:30-10:30 at the ward prior to the service.
