Lloyd William Neal

1925 ~ 2022

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Jan. 31, 2022
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1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah 84092
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    Jan. 31, 2022
    11:00 AM
    1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah 84092
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    Lloyd William Neal, 96, Passed away peacefully, January 17, 2022, at the Legacy House in South Jordan, Utah after a long and wonderful time he had on this earth and he is now rejoicing being reunited with his Love & Eternal Companion, Donna Janzen Neal

    Lloyd’s earthly adventure began June 25, 1925, in Wheeler Arkansas. He was born to Toy Christopher Neal and Bertha Alba Luper. His adventures of childhood with his big brother James Delbert. would rival those adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. He wrote in his life story about his childhood antics saying, “When it came to mischief, I suppose we would rank near the top of the heap”! He loved fishing, swimming, hunting and competing with his brother.

    As the world changed in late 1930’s & 40’s, the Neal family sought jobs to support their family and in 1941 they moved to Bremerton Washington. It was there in high school chorus class where Lloyd met the love of his life, Donna Janzen. As World War two broke out, Lloyd eventually joined the Navy and during a leave before being shipped overseas, he and Donna were married in the Salt Lake Temple

    Lloyd had a supernal musical talent, a voice of the angels and such love for music, He lived his life to the fullest being kind and helpful to others and especially his family. He shared the love of the Savior through his talents and was such a wonderful example of how to live gospel principles for all his friends, neighbors and family. He served in many church callings which included Music Chorister, Ward/Stake Choir Director, Sunday School and Primary Teacher, Priesthood Instructor and Pianist, Temple Ordinance Worker, Tabernacle Choir member and his favorite, a Temple Sealer. He and his wife Donna received and served their Mission Call to the Manila Temple in the Philippines Everyone he met commented that he had such a wonderful calming peaceful spirit. He was so multitalented in many things. He loved sports, especially playing tennis, a fabulous ping pong player, and a multi hole in one golfer.

    His love of Music began early in his life because of his mother Bertha Alba Neal encouragement and quote,” She insured my love for music”. He attended the University of Utah and earned his Master’s Degree in Music. Many who heard Lloyd Sing said that he sounded and looked like Bing Crosby however, his voice was much more refined. He turned his love of music to service by singing praises to the Lord in Singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for 32 years and was an assistant conductor under Jerry Ottley. He and his loving wife Donna traveled the world with the choir taking the message of the gospel to many Lands. He sang for presidents, kings, and in many foreign countries.

    Lloyd’s vocation was that of a music teacher. Teaching voice, band, orchestra, drama, speech and math. Worked and lived in Nephi for a while, then moved back to the Salt Lake valley to teach in the Granite School district. He was a tough teacher, because he had such love for excellence. He also served as the Deseret Male Chorus as Director and played in a dance band to help meet the needs of his family of six children and his spouse. He played a mean base fiddle.

    Lloyd is survived by four children: Kathy (Don) Cole, Dr. Steven (Susan) Neal, Diane (Matthew) Timothy, Barbara Homewood. Nineteen grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren, five great- great- grandchildren.

    Preceded in death by His loving wife Donna Janzen Neal, His Father and Mother, Toy and Bertha Neal, His Father & Mother-in-law, Frederick & Nellie Janzen, His Brother James Delbert Neal, His Son Richard Neal, and Son David Neal

    The Family would like to thank Hospice, The Assisted Living at Legacy, Dr. Tiffany Volden of the Veterans Administration and the many medical professionals for their care and love for Lloyd.

    A Celebration of Lloyds life will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy Utah 84092 In the Chapel at 11:00 am January 31, 2022. A viewing will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30 AM. Graveside services will be right after the Celebration.

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    I was fortunate to be in Mr. Neal’s choir classes all three years at Valley Junior High. He was kind and enthusiastic as he taught us to sing, and I still remember many of the songs he taught us, and the programs we performed for the school and our parents. It is wonderful to learn how accomplished he was and what an excellent person he was in every aspect of his life.


    - Laurel Labrum Gaskill

    Mr. Neal taught Girl's glee and Mixed Chorus at Valley Jr. High School. I was in his class. That was a long time ago. I am 78, but still remember him!!! He was always smiling and good natured. Sandie Spencer and I were always talking and giggling, and he would have to get after us, in a good natured way.
    He was well qualified, reading his OB. He was a very talented man.

    Luana (Symes) Thorup
    3049 Thorup Circle
    West Valley City, Ut. 84119


    - Luana thorup

    Neal family,

    Just a quick note hoping you are all well after the passing of your father, grandfather, great grandfather, etc. He was a great man and I came to know him when he was a sealer in the Jordan River Temple. What a tremendous talent he had in the pronunciation of names. I always hoped he would be the sealer in the sessions I attended. He was acquainted with my father, Stanley Steadman who was also a member of the Tabernacle choir. We know his gifts are still being used as he works with those who have passed on. Best to all. I hope sweet memories will help you get through his passing.


    - Kerry D. Steadman