GEORGE C. LLOYD, 95, passed away August 27, 2019 of natural causes after battling with dementia. He was born April 30, 1924, in Helena, MT, the son of George C. Lloyd and Myrtle Mae (Hails) Lloyd. George attended schools in Havre & Helena, MT. He joined the National Guard in 1940 and was inducted into Federal Service with the 163rd Infantry, stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA. In 1942 he transferred to the 10th Mountain Division 87th Regiment. George trained at Mount Rainier, WA and Camp Hale, CO, serving in Alaska and Italy. He was discharged in 1945.
George married Margie Hatcher in 1945, they later divorced. Together they started Mayflower/Lloyds Moving and Storage in 1954. George married Jackie (Moran) Lloyd in 1972. After retiring from the moving business in 1980, George enjoyed gardening (he had the best roses on the block), snowmobiling, traveling, camping, fishing, and good ‘ole cigar & pipe. George volunteered many hours with the Helena Snowdrifters marking trails for snowmobilers and the Governor’s Cup Dog Sled race. He was named snowmobiler of the year in 1990. He and Jackie enjoyed traveling the country and camping with the Good Sam & FMCA. Together, George and Jackie were snow birds and wintered in Yuma, AZ for 24 years.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by both brothers, Johnny and Walter. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Jackie, are his daughter, Tracy Lloyd-Witter and her husband, Randy, of Helena; sons, Neal Lloyd and his wife, Deb, of Helena; James Nichwander and his wife, Corine, of Washington; Richard Nichwander and his wife, Karla, of Missoula; and Randy Nichwander and his wife, Dorothy, of Texas. Four grandchildren, Rick Nichwander, Katy Nichwander, Mikayla Witter, and Andrew Witter; one sister, Thelma Rodreick, of Elliston; many nieces and nephews.
A service celebrating George’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, Sept 9, 2019 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave, Helena. A light lunch will follow the service in the social hall. Burial will follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. Intermountain Children’s Home SBS 500 S. Lamborn St. Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 9, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of His Life
Monday September 9, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Motnana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
Following the Reception
Monday September 9, 2019
Montana State Veterans Cemtery
Fort Harrsion, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 9, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of His Life
Monday September 9, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Motnana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
Following the Reception
Monday September 9, 2019
Montana State Veterans Cemtery
Fort Harrsion, Montana 59636
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Jean adair says
Please accept our condolences in Georges passing. Although it is a blessing that he slipped away peacefully, he will certainly be missed for the gentle man he used to be. With all our love: Jean and Allen
Kim Star says
Jackie this is such a huge loss for you. I’m so sorry but so glad he left peacefully. I enjoyed his company the times I did make it to your place.
I’ll be thinking of you this winter and I know you’ll have a lot of friends with you in Yuma. Sending hugs and lots of them.
Debbie Saunders says
I’m so sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was such a nice man and the world lost a great jewel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
George Rodreick says
Till another time Big George
Shirley Serdar says
Jackie, I am so very sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Merry Casteel says
Jackie, Tracy and family. Sorry to hear of your loss, such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Casteel Family
Clarks says
Jackie, Neal, Tracy and families – We were so sorry to hear of George’s passing. We have such great memories of him from snowmobiling and the snowmobile club. He always worked so hard on the trail system! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Mike and Penney Clark
Marti Bara says
Jackie, that picture is the George I knew! My thoughts and love to you and your family. I have known you and George for over 30 years. Blessings to you all. Marti & Brian
Audrey Bennett says
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Pat & Larry Kelley says
You and George were two of the first people we met when moving to Montana in 1985. Thank you for your friendship over the years. I will always remember George as the big burly, but gentle, sweet man who rode hard to clear the snowmobile trails and enjoyed coffee with his buds at the Red Roof Cafe (I think that was the name). His abilities shown through his service in the 10th Mountain Division. Great guy. We are glad he is now at peace.
Kelly Schroeder Rhimer says
Jackie, Traci and Neal,
So sorry for your lost. Thoughts and prayers.
Hoffmans says
Dear Jackie, Neal, Traci and families. You have been a special family to us for over.40 years. The picture of George is how I remember him. He loved his family and was such a kind and gentle person. George loved life through his good years. He was surely a loyal man. He will be missed from the earlier and good years. He is at peace now. God bless him and all of you. We will be gone but will miss his service and wish we could see you all. You are in our thoughts. Our love, Larry and Chris and girls.
Jim Wilcox says
Jackie and family
So sorry for your loss. George was a great man and a good friend. Our prayers are with all, now and the days ahead.
God Bess you all
Jim Wilcox
Peggy Oslin says
Jackie and family,
Thinking of you all. Although I never got to know George before the dementia set in, I do know I got to know the really wonderful man he was. Even with dementia, he was thoughtful, kind, and had the best sense of humor. He was always welcoming, even though he couldn’t remember my name, he knew I was OK to come in. I enjoyed visiting with him about his military service and the olden days. God bless
Peggy